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Friday, June 27, 2008

Kokeshi

Bethany at Red Yarn encouraged creating the small art form of kokeshi...so I tried my hand at it!


Instead of the tradition wooden forms, I used old wood finials and tiny brushes with acrylic paint...this was my first attempt, and I am not used to such tiny brush strokes- I would love to give another round...hop over to her site to see many beautiful and creative examples...even the children were involved!

23 comments:

  1. I love them! The detail on those little guys is just gorgeous. I think you've found a new medium! Have a wonderful weekend....
    Cheers,
    Krissy

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  2. I love the old wood pieces you used for your two kokeshis and the result is wonderful ! Lovely couple, I love them very much !
    Have a lovely weekend :)))

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  3. I think you did an outstanding job! They look great. You should make an entire family. I have seen the one's Betheny made, you're right they are beautiful. Perhaps my girls would like to try to make some...Thanks for sharing!

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  4. Gosh what cute little dolls. What a delightful art form! Would love to see you do more :)

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  5. oh my goodness they are wonderful!!!! more more more!!!

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  6. I've never seen anything like those before. Very interesting. I like the colours you've chosen.

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  7. Hi Kijsa, I love these, beautiful job on them. I love painting small, it can be a nice change of pace and a lot of fun.

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  8. lol, they are so cute and they look sort of European, like something I would find in Portgual

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  9. These are really cool, cna't believe it is your first time!

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  10. Hi, and thank you for visiting my blog and leaving a me your comment:) Wow, your paintings and art work are wonderful. Maybe down the road I could dabble in painting. I have so many projects that need to be finished before I start anything new. Happy 4th, Warmly,
    Deb

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  11. Beautiful stuff,& love the painted Bird so much (:) glad you came by big hugs to you talented sisters(:) Patty

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  12. Love the dolls, girls!

    Hope you are enjoying the weekend!

    Kate

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  13. These are really lovely! What a clever way to use finials. You must have a very steady hand!

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  14. Very pretty! You did an excellent job!

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  15. Those are fantastic!!! Love the colors, wow!

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  16. You have been nominated for an award :) see my blog :)

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  17. Quite lovely ... then you have a talen that suprasses others..

    HUGS

    JO

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  18. First attempt! You wouldn't know it, they are so pro and pretty and perfect.

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  19. Your art work is always so very original and so lovely. I adore your blog header, the colours and the contrasts are so very stunning, you are a real inspiration.
    Hugs Lynn x

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  20. you are so talented! I am more of the clumsy type :)!

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  21. What a fun way to use wood finials. Your talent shows big on such a small medium. LOVELY!!

    Kris

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Thank you so much for you comments...It was kind of you to stop by and visit the studio today!