This little dog was a BIG challenge!
I was given a picture of this cute and loved dog, "Molly" and asked to have the dog commissioned (re-created) in "Needle Felt." It was going to be a surprise for her parents on Christmas.
I looked at the photographed and thought..."Oh good an easy one'" :)....well you know the saying; "Nothing is as easy as it looks!"..........
I began by making the wire form and all seemed great. Adding the wool wrap and laying out details on the needle felt process.... all was going well and good.... and then......IT HApPenED!
Stressed-out!...it wasn't looking right:(
I had to walk away a day and return with a new insight. I still don't really know why but, for the longest time; the white Lab was looking like a Schnauzer!
Here, I begin sculpting in with the needle: the jaw shape, head and just kept at it until it started to look anatomically correct. There was moments I was so frustrated and wanted to give up....but, an Artist loves a challenge...It's that moment when all is wrong! ...You make one change and Ta-dah!
The client sent these photographs of her parents opening the gift. "Molly dog in felt." By the looks....I think they loved her and my heart is filled with joy that I was able to create something that someone else will enjoy for years to come!
I was given a picture of this cute and loved dog, "Molly" and asked to have the dog commissioned (re-created) in "Needle Felt." It was going to be a surprise for her parents on Christmas.
I looked at the photographed and thought..."Oh good an easy one'" :)....well you know the saying; "Nothing is as easy as it looks!"..........
I began by making the wire form and all seemed great. Adding the wool wrap and laying out details on the needle felt process.... all was going well and good.... and then......IT HApPenED!
Stressed-out!...it wasn't looking right:(
I had to walk away a day and return with a new insight. I still don't really know why but, for the longest time; the white Lab was looking like a Schnauzer!
Here, I begin sculpting in with the needle: the jaw shape, head and just kept at it until it started to look anatomically correct. There was moments I was so frustrated and wanted to give up....but, an Artist loves a challenge...It's that moment when all is wrong! ...You make one change and Ta-dah!
Here I started to add in the color details of the fur. I started shaping the nose and added details to the eyes and so on.......My favorite part was; when I added Molly's red ribbon and name tag!~ I knew my job was complete and done to my best ability.....pure satisfaction!
The client sent these photographs of her parents opening the gift. "Molly dog in felt." By the looks....I think they loved her and my heart is filled with joy that I was able to create something that someone else will enjoy for years to come! 
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