tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80804702461457707392024-03-18T20:30:18.372-07:00Wandering Fig StudioAnimal and nature inspired art, sculpture and handmade creations.Carolyn McIntoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06307293036231428879noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080470246145770739.post-78911917416364764002017-09-20T23:24:00.001-07:002017-11-25T01:22:41.132-08:00New workI have been a bit behind in posting on my blog, here are a number of needle felted works created in 2016 and 2017. The past month or two I have been creating smaller needle felted work for my upcoming market stall at Etsy Made Local Perth Hills on 25 November. See my Shop/Events tab for more information.<br />
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I have been working on a new series (as I can't always be the crazy bird lady!!) of scented succulents. These are made with dried lavender encased within the wool base, they smell so lovely! I am trying make this range zero waste so you can either compost the entire piece when you tire of it or compost or recycle components (the smaller cactus in the shot glasses for example can be reused or recycled and the cactus form can be composted).<br />
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This pincushion is a great zero waste gift for a crafter/sewer as the entire pincushion is made from pure wool.</div>
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Exhibited at St Mark's Art Show 2016</div>
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<br />Carolyn McIntoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06307293036231428879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080470246145770739.post-30325551341423937872017-09-17T05:15:00.001-07:002017-11-25T01:36:18.033-08:00Hay Bale Challenge, York Festival 2017<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I entered and won the York Festival's Hay Bale Challenge this year. I thought it would be fun to do and push me creatively. I am thrilled and surprised to win, I have never won anything before and feeling very lucky to have been selected by the judges amongst all the amazing entries this year. </div>
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In July I attended a York Festival workshop hosted by Natalie Tonkin at her farm studio in Moora to learn more about sculpting and stitching with hay. I had a fabulous day there, Natalie was so warm, welcoming and generous with her sharing of ideas and knowledge about working with hay. Natalie had machine stitched hay which amazed me! Her studio and home was filled with her creations. Natalie's passion for recycling, her craftmanship in everything that she does was incredible. She is my new artist's crush! The other participants were lovely to work alongside and it was great to learn more about their farm and country lives. My husband drove up with me and explored the town of Moora for the morning and Natalie insisted that he return for lunch. I am glad that he shared in this day too. Natalie's home made soup and apple pie served on her handmade ceramic plates were to die for! It was a special day, a soulful day. I was invigorated and inspired and keen to get home and work more on my ideas and sculpture. </div>
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I must admit to procrastinating quite a bit and thought about not entering at all and was struggling with the fear of failure and trying to find time to work on it. I new I wanted to create an avian inspired piece and thought a nest of baby birds would be a great option to mark the start of spring. I managed to get my entry in with a work in progress shot and slowly Spring Nest took form and shape. The nest has a chicken wire armature, the birds are a wire armature then damp hay was placed over the wire and built up by hand stitching with thread over and over to form the shapes. As I was working on this it brought wonderful memories of all the birds that I cared for over four years volunteering at Native Animal Rescue. I cared for literally hundreds of orphan and kidnapped baby birds (well meaning people think many babies on the ground have been abandoned but they are not, many native birds are out of the nest on the ground with their parents watching over them). The crows and magpie babies were the messiest and had the most character. It was a wonderful sight when you opened a warming box and the babies would wake up and squawk with their mouths wide open begging for food. Baby birds needed hand fed every hour, their parents have a lot of work to do
in spring to find food for themselves and also for their babies. It doesn't make it any easier for them as we are plowing down more and more bushland, altering
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I miss volunteering and working with wildlife but had to take a break since mid last year to support my wonderful teenage daughter who has chronic fatigue, anxiety and depression. I have also just been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my feet and my lower
back so it looks like long standing shifts volunteering are not feasible
to return to. I hope that I can return and help in some capacity in the
future. It has been a difficult year and working on the hay bale challenge sculpture, stitching over and over into hay was active meditation for me, which really helped with the worry and stress of being a carer.</div>
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I am so glad that I completed it and entered! I wouldn't have guessed that I would be the winner of this sculpture challenge, it is awesome news and has lifted my spirits! Here are a couple of work in progress shots (apologies one with not the best lighting).</div>
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<br />Carolyn McIntoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06307293036231428879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080470246145770739.post-71865317202005888802016-07-31T09:57:00.001-07:002017-11-25T01:22:41.109-08:00Needle felted recent workHere's a few of my recent needle felted creations. Wool for my work is sourced from sheep that are not mulesed and are well cared for.<br />
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Mister Owl was exhibited and sold at Churchlands SHS Art Show over the weekend. He is completely hand stitched and needle felted. The body is made with Kunin felt and repurposed fill with needle felted wool roving over a wire armature. Kunin felt is made from 100% recycled post consumer plastic bottles.</div>
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Carolyn McIntosh, 2015<br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have been selected for the City of Bayswater’s annual outdoor exhibition “Artists on The Walkpath” 2015. At this outdoor event, running from Saturday 28 to Sunday 28 March, contemporary artists create temporary sculptural or art installations out of recycled material that responds to the local environment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Contemporary artists create temporary sculptural or installation artworks along the path at the foreshore, Bayswater Riverside Gardens, Milne Street, Bayswater, Western Australia.</span><br />
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Carolyn McIntoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06307293036231428879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080470246145770739.post-34133100665998513572014-09-17T20:32:00.001-07:002017-11-25T01:22:41.046-08:00Experimenting with needle felting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have been admiring needle felted sculpted birds of several artists for many years and thought I'd give it a go, this bird is my first one. The nest is woven from cuttings of wandering fig vine that is growing on my front wall, nicely insulating my garage studio. I really enjoyed needle felting and I might make a few more. I am keen to source wool roving from farms that don't mulese their sheep and treat them humanely so I am currently researching this. I have a labradoodle dog who needs a haircut so I will keep the hair cuttings, wash them and see if I can needle felt it! Although my dog Sally doesn't think her haircuts are humane, she hates having her haircut!!</div>
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Carolyn McIntoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06307293036231428879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080470246145770739.post-891591821638898152014-05-25T08:06:00.000-07:002017-11-25T01:22:41.138-08:00Community Art Exhibition at Churchlands Senior High School<div style="text-align: center;">
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Carolyn McIntosh 2014</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I will have two of my soft sculpture birds on display and available for purchase at Churchlands SHS Community Art Exhibition.</span></div>
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The 2014 exhibition will be opened by guest speaker, Geoff Lummis, a former student and now Lecturer in Education at Edith Cowan University.</div>
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Entertainment will be provided by students from the schools’ renowned Music program and drinks and finger food will be available.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I would like to say a huge <span style="font-size: x-large;">thank you</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span>to all the people that came along to Open on Sunday. There were so many warm and engaging people on the day who visited my stall and were delighted with my feather and bird artworks. I was very pleased that several of my paintings, drawings and cards found new homes. My little birds made many people smile too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Also, on behalf of Native Animal Rescue (NAR) I would like to thank all of the people who contributed to NAR's donation tin at my stall and purchased an item. I have donated ten percent of my profits from my sales on the day to NAR. </span><br />
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The Town of Bassendean arts, culture and events staff have put so much of their time and energy into planning Open. It was a great opportunity for me to meet new people, network with other creatives and sell some of my work (with the added bonus of raising money for NAR). I am very grateful, and I do hope that they put on this event again next year. </span><br />
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I will be updating my etsy store in the coming week with listings of my paintings, drawings and birds.</span>Carolyn McIntoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06307293036231428879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080470246145770739.post-43431345108341740882014-04-23T20:20:00.003-07:002017-11-25T01:22:41.062-08:00Open Sunday 4th May<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Please come along to my art and craft stall at the Pop Up Design Market on the lawn in front of the council offices (adjacent to the library) 48 Perth Road Bassendean, on Sunday 4th May from 10am -3pm. If its raining on the day the stalls will be relocated to the library basement carpark.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am pleased to announce that I have been selected for the City of Bayswater’s annual outdoor exhibition “Artists on The Walkpath” 2014. At this outdoor event contemporary artists create temporary sculptural or art installations out of recycled material that responds to the local environment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Artworks will be installed along the west side path adjacent to the Eric Singleton </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bird Sanctuary, Slade Street, Bayswater, Western Australia on the weekend of 5 and 6 April 2014.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Over the last few weeks I have been making bird sculptures using foraged material from the pathway, parklands and adjacent foreshore. The bird sculptures will be perched on the branches of the trees. Its my first outdoor sculpture installation and will be displayed the entire weekend. I hope that I manage to secure them well. The trees of course will be unharmed during this event.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Artists on the Walkpath is sponsored by the City of Bayswater, and coincides with their Autumn River Festival held at Riverside Gardens in Bayswater.</span></div>
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Carolyn McIntoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06307293036231428879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080470246145770739.post-18676943954733300642013-12-01T18:52:00.002-08:002017-11-25T01:22:41.019-08:00Art event and an exhibition - this will be a busy month!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Opening tomorrow night at Zig Zag Gallery in Kalamunda,<b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b>50 Railway Road, Kalamunda</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">exhibition runs 4th December through to 13th December.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2013 marks the inaugural exhibition for Connecting Communities Kalamunda. The exhibition celebrates International Day of People with a Disability and Disability Awareness Week.<br /> <br />Artists with disabilities were invited to submit a two dimensional piece of art work which was then given to a community artist to execute an artwork in any format they desire in response to the inspired 2D work. Both pieces of art will be exhibited together. All works are for sale.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I will be having an outdoor art stall at the<span style="font-size: large;"> affordable art afFAIR</span> on 14th December at Sarah House, 278-292 Barker Road Subiaco from 10am-5pm. All art will be priced from $50-$500 so come along and grab yourself a wonderful original artwork at an affordable price! Part proceeds to Down Syndrome Association of WA.</span></div>
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<br />Carolyn McIntoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06307293036231428879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080470246145770739.post-72544755251925164072013-11-01T06:08:00.002-07:002017-11-25T01:22:41.114-08:00St Brigid's College Art Show 9th-10th November 2013<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Invitation:</span><br />
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I will be exhibiting two paintings and a soft sculpture in St Brigid's Biennial Art Exhibition & Sale in Lesmurdie. </span><br />
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Please come along - its a great excuse for a leisurely day in the hills, viewing some wonderful artworks made by WA artists!</span><br />
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<br />Carolyn McIntoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06307293036231428879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080470246145770739.post-27717684695079539262013-09-28T08:55:00.001-07:002017-11-25T01:22:41.029-08:00Recent work August/September 2013<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Handsewn using cotton thread and <br />
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Mixed Media on Paper<br />
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Mixed Media on Canvas<br />
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<br />Carolyn McIntoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06307293036231428879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080470246145770739.post-798626011747292232013-08-29T04:57:00.001-07:002017-11-25T01:22:41.135-08:00My latest little bird<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Handstitched, made from found fibre and fabric, wire</td></tr>
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<br />Carolyn McIntoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06307293036231428879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080470246145770739.post-89555582215334737952013-05-20T09:24:00.001-07:002017-11-25T01:22:41.141-08:00Ellenbrook Community Tea Party<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I have been very happily busy for several months assisting Nalda Searles and Judy Mary Seward with Fingers and Petals The Handmade Flower Show. Over 150 flowers have now been installed at two galleries: The Gallery, Ellenbrook and Freight, Fremantle. It's been a wonderful opportunity to spend time with two wonderful, warm and talented artists. It is a significant highlight of my life and artistic career and I am very honoured to be a part of this event.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 16px; text-align: center;">100 + artists from all over WA and into the Western Desert brought together by Nalda Searles and Judy Mary Seward are showcasing a unique collection of finely sculpted handmade flowers.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 16px; text-align: center;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">4th-19th May, 10am-4pm daily</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">FREE FLOWER MAKING EVENT: Sat 18 May 12.30-4.30pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Flower Making Event bookings, please contact fingersandpetals@gmail.com</span><wbr style="font-family: inherit;"></wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">34 Main St, Ellenbrook</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">6th-19th May, 10am-4pm weekdays, 1-5pm weekends</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">FREE FLOWER MAKING EVENT: Sun 19 May 12.30-4.30pm </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">at Grapevine Community Art Space, 1 Arrowsmith Ave, Ellenbrook</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Everyone welcome, no skills required</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Remember, it is Mothers Day on 12 May too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Flower Making Event bookings, please contact fingersandpetals@gmail.com</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block; font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Visit: </span><a href="http://petalsandfingers140.blogspot.com.au/" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block;"></span>petalsandfingers140.blogspo<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block;"></span>t.com.au/</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> for more info. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Fingers and Petals Project is proudly supported by major sponsors: </span></div>
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from myself and Ian Howard and his young grandaughter Ruby.</td></tr>
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Top "I do!" bottom "Little Pod"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: xx-small; line-height: 18px; text-align: start;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />I planted a gum tree in my backyard in Bassendean about four years ago and its growth was stunted for awhile. I worried that it wasn't going to survive. It has since flourished and I am very proud to say that Nalda Searles has made a featur</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline; font-size: xx-small; line-height: 18px; text-align: start;">e from its branches in The Gallery, Ellenbrook. The branches are underneath a selection of beautiful handmade flowers by artist's from The Western Desert.<br /><br />There are over 160 flowers on display at both galleries I recommend that you don't miss this wonderful exhibition!</span></td></tr>
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I am waiting with fellow artist Michelle Reynolds, along with her son and my husband.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Also thank you to all who came along to the opening to support me, or sent their well wishes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been procrastinating over my art projects for a couple of weeks. I thought that I should at least get some exercise and so I wiped the cobwebs and dust away from my sit on canoe and headed out for a ride along the river.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I made it from Success Hill to Sandy Beach Reserve before it pelted down. I was a bit scared when I started to see the lightning strikes and wondered if I would get struck by lightning paddling on my canoe and then my body devoured by a bull shark lurking under the water! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Then everything was ok when I saw Santa fishing from his private jetty hehe! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Merry Christmas to you all!</span></div>
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