NEWS FLASH! Birds of Beebe Woods will be part of the Fantastic Fibers exhibit, April 6 – May 4, 2013, at the Yeiser Art Center, Paducah, Kentucky.
18″ x 24″ posters (shown above) are available at my Etsy shop.
When planning the piece, I started with a simple sketch and then got to work on the woodsy border, with its felt-covered wire filigree stage curtains. The crow came next and then the other birds common to our area of New England, making a dozen total. Listed clock-wise, they are female cardinal, nuthatch, black-throated green warbler, male cardinal, wren, downy woodpecker, bluejay, robin, goldfinch, cedar waxwing, American crow and chickadee.
Since many people have asked if the original is for sale, I must say, not now. I will be holding onto it for a few years, so that it can be displayed in public and entered in juried exhibitions.
Archives: To see all of the posts about the making of the piece, go to the archives here.
Detail images from Birds of Beebe Woods are printed as note cards, too. They’re available in my Etsy shop.
Before I sewed everything onto the background, my husband, Rob took a photo of the felt covered wire border suspended in front of the woods around our house. Then my sister, Anne used her graphic design skills to disappear the fishing line and make an announcement for the Intimate Woods exhibit in Falmouth.
Wow. Gorgeous. I’m so impressed. I love how you made the poster for your art show with the help of your husband and sister.
Congratulations!!!!! So beautiful this work……The birds are wonderfull…….SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO………
Congratulations! This is really incredible. I never saw something like this before and I love these birds.
Congratulations. This is amazing and great. Fascinated me. Thank you, with my love, nia
Breathtakingly Beautiful! I Love Love Love your work!
I just adore your work. It is truly inspirational!
You are so talented! I can’t wait to check out some of your work at a show one day. Absolutely beautiful.
Your birds are simply wonderful–each one is a treasure! Can’t wait to save up for a poster. Ten years ago I bought a blossom fairy kit from you (such fun to make) and recently purchased some of your little board books–and then Pocket Full of Posies. I was at recess today showing it to our Kindergarten teacher and a little girl became silently captivated by each page we looked at. It was great fun! You delight and preserve the child in each of us.
Where will your piece be shown in the future? It is so amazing, I’d love to see it in person.
Thanks, I will announce any showings on this blog and facebook.
Would love to have cards printed with a photo of this.
Have you seen the Birds of Beebe Woods cards in my Etsy Shop? https://www.etsy.com/listing/113978241/birds-of-beebe-woods-set-of-8-note-cards
Parabéns pelo trabalho maravilhoso, sou sua fã do Brasil.
Parabéns ,seu trabalho e perfeito ,fico encantada , bjus. Brasil.
I found a pin of one or your birds on Pinterest and discovered you site. All I can say is oh my goodness, I am in awe! You have a new instant fan!
The poster is gorgeous!! I love the White-breasted nuthatch – we have those little beauties where I live in the mountains – beautiful!!
I think this is one of the most gorgeous pieces of needleart I’ve ever seen! What a masterpiece!! The design, layout, colors, and craftsmanship is superb. All the birds are beautifully done, but if I had to pick a favorite I think it would be the little wren. I especially love how the wren stands out in relief from the crow and is lovely even when compared to the more brilliant plummage of some of the other birds!! <3
This was my favorite piece of art at the Yeiser Art Center and I had to look you up. Your work is just breathtaking and I’m so glad I got to experience the ‘Birds”