Wow, that's beautiful! I speaks so loudly. It always amazed me how the whiteman thought the "originals" were savage, when in fact, they were extremely religious.cloudy said:
cloudy said:I don't know if you live near any reservation or not, but most elders are glad to pass on what they know if they are asked respectfully, and brought some tobacco.
I was lucky. For some reason Lorraine just took to me. She told my SO (in Ojibway, before I knew any of it), that I had the right spirit, so she decided to teach me. They're so beautiful, and so time-consuming, but a small one, maybe just three inches oval, will sell for close to $60 at the powwows because so few people know how to make them anymore, and porcupines are getting harder and harder to find.
eta: here's a pic of one. It's not one I made, but I make them very similar to this. They're made from quills and birch bark:
http://www.tribalexpressions.com/weaving/images/sjqblrg.jpg
Thank you Kcar, it always makes an artist feel good to know their work is appreciated.Kcar said:
Unless some has worked with porcupine quills, they have no idea as to the work that's involved. It's quite tedious work, and takes patience and talent. Very much like gossip. hahaha.cloudy said:thank you.
They're very time-consuming to make, but I love the handing down of traditions and the handwork (plus, I get to sit around and gossip with other women while we work).
Yeah, I realize that my art is not for everyone, but that's life. I'm glad you dug it none the less.RudeNastyAssBitch said:About Time You Showed Us Your Work!
S'not Usually My Thing, But It's Your Stuff, So I'm Digging It
I Love The Buffalo!
I'm So Happy This Thread Has Taught Me That Those Dotty Drawings Are Called Pointilsm
You Draw Thumbs Like Penises, I Think I Really Love That
Have to say that your wit and intellect have already impresed me, but I now see that your artist side is equally so. Really enjoyed the pointilism, is one of my fave styles. I once had to do a hook rug in an art class and chose pointilism and did a replica of the Gorges Seurat painting called "Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte," which is a fave of mine.
My fave thing I ever did is a window in the HS art room that is leaded stained glass and the subject is a tree branch with peaches in a close up. Of course now they would not be allowed to work with the lead in class, but 19 years ago... lol could get away with it.
Thank you for sharing this with us and also including the link in your sig.
Your work is absolutely beautiful. While I loved all of the media you worked with, I have to say one my my favorites is the limestone. You truly bring your artistic eye to your landscape work.
Sure I am... just like usual, and I thought as much...
No, I don't have a pic, and actually it has disappeared with the recent remodel of the school. I haven't done anything for so long. Mostly just a quick sketch on the board for students or a sketch doodling on the phone while on hold. Drew some mini carnations on college ruled paper yesterday. lol not really post worthy.
Nicely done! You've got some talent there!
