Gunnel Svensson is a mixed media artist from Sweden. Her body of work is diverse and beautiful. Her work brings together fabrics, papers and stitching to create amazing pieces of art. The attention to detail and craftsmanship in some of these works is incredible. Throughout her work I feel a…
The Cutting (& Stitching) Edge – Bascom Hogue
Bascom Hogue is a Mennonite Brethren from Kansas. His hand stitched redwork pieces are terrific, and have a real charm about them. They are reminiscent of 1950’s illustrations. The subject matters are quite unusual, but there is an honest charm to them. It seems that Bascom is stitching these for…
The Cutting (& Stitching) Edge – Emily Eibel
Emily Eibel is a mixed media artist based in Brooklyn, New York. She uses applique to great effect, creating vignettes and pictures that are both charming and slightly macabre. I love “beneath” which reveals the surprise truth about asparagus! Emily has done with for companies and magazines and, quite frankly, her…