A decorative interlude

As some readers may know, I have a few collections up on the commercial embroidery site “Secrets of Embroidery”. They have some very interesting designs for sale, and I thought that my style would suit them, and so it has turned out. I’ve done several collections for them, and they’re a lot of fun to do, because the decorative style I use for them is very different from the more “arty” and formal style I use for exhibitions. So when I get tired of art, I can just turn to decoration and produce something for Secrets.

 

Recently I posted a collection in my Secrets of Embroidery store of 10 “Fantasy Horses”, which consists of horses with wildly un-realistic colouring and completely un-natural decorations. They were a lot of fun to do and were an excellent exercise of the creative imagination. Here are three of them:

 

First Horse in gold

 

Second Horse in silver

 

Third Horse in green

To be honest I’m not quite sure where these horses could be used. On bags or jackets, perhaps, as gifts for someone with horsy interests? On towels or cushions? Oh well, I’m sure they’ll find good homes somewhere. And now I have to return to the world of Art, and start worrying again about things for upcoming exhibitions

Comments

[Linda Vaias]

The first one is a wild running horse and could be used on a shirt for jogging or running. “Run with the wind” or some such fanciful written phrase. The second looks like a zebra which are popular and would look good on a pillow or even used in different colors to be color matched with the decor. The green one looks like a forest spirit. A spirit horse to help save nature. Nature rides a green spirit horse, join the ride. These horses are barely visible in Nature, they blend in with the forest, not everyone can see them.

There are other thoughts that could be connected to these horses. Your spirit horse is waiting, give it a name.

[Gail Beam]

Hi Mia, Love the horses, especially the gold horse. They are not only beautiful, but have a touch of fun too. Have a great week!!