This is a little swap that I participated in with the Switchin' Stitches group on Flickr. This round I was paired up with Lolablueocean. Knowing my love of gorgeous gals, she took inspiration from her grandfather- renowned pin-up artist, Ted Withers. How cool is that?!
She stitched up this lovely for me.
One thing that I really love about his work is the layering of sketches and alternate poses.
Looking through her favorites, I was inspired by her love of Blythe Dolls. So I stitched one up based on a photo I found online. I just changed the colors to include the ones that appeared in her favorites the most.
Here she is!
Originally I just stitched it, but I thought it needed a little bit more, so I tinted it.
We both had agreed to surprise each other, so I think it's funny that we both stitched up girlie girls.
See you soon! I'll be back to share more exciting things that have been happening around here.
6 comments:
Such pretty work Jacquie!
Thanks so much! I had fun with this one. Only bit I don't care for was the brown pencil I used around the legs, Dillon said it needed a little something. But I really should have waited on deciding that color. Oh well, I'll chalk it up to drinking and coloring- sometimes not the best combo, lolz.
That is awesome! I just had my friend pick me up some embroidery hoops from a local rummage sale so I can practice more, I probably won't reach your expertise though!
Love the pinup and I think your tinting looks great!
Jocelyn- Sure, you will hon! Practice makes perfect. I only started stitching about 5 years ago and I taught myself, so you can do it too :)
Bex- Thanks, I love tinting stuff. It's so addicting.
wow, your blythe doll looks AMAZING !!! You are one talented artist !
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