Woodland escape

I don’t know about you, but I wouldn’t turn down a 5-minute virtual woodland escape right now, especially when it involves gorgeous embroidered sculptures. The Guardian published a pictorial article called Embroidered sculptures of woodland treasures – in pictures a few weeks ago, showcasing the beautiful work of Amanda Cobbett.

Photograph: © Amanda Cobbett, from The Guardian, February 26, 2022

Isn’t this exquisite? Both the attention to detail and the execution are superb.

Photograph: © Amanda Cobbett, from The Guardian, February 26, 2022

The article quotes the artist:

“When you’re out in the forest, it’s the tiny detail that makes me want to be there as much as the bigger picture,” she says. “It’s really important to take note of these things, because if at some point they disappear, and we don’t know that they exist, how will we know when they’ve gone?”

This statement really resonates for me right now!

Below is another piece, and you can see more in the article linked above. And if this captures your fancy, then you must check out Amanda Cobbett’s webpage, here, which is gobsmacking (although be forewarned that this will expand your 5-minute virtual woodland escape into a veritable holiday of crafty goodness.)

Photograph: © Amanda Cobbett, from The Guardian, February 26, 2022

I hope that you enjoyed a short break and took the time to take a deep breath and to appreciate both nature and craftsmanship.

The Earth in embroidery

I hadn’t planned on posting today, but I wanted to do a very quick post to show you these lovely embroideries by 21-year old artist Victoria Rose Richards.  These are taken from a pictorial article in the Guardian from a few days ago, which you can find here.  Aren’t they beautiful?

google earth embroidery 1

Photograph: Image copyright of Victoria Rose Richards

If you click on the link, you will find more examples, as well as a link to Ms. Richards’ Instagram account.  Do check them out; they will make you happy.

google earth embroidery 2

Photograph: Image copyright of Victoria Rose Richards

I find her work stunning.  I also think, in this time of physical distancing and upheaval, it is soul-soothing to be reminded how beautfiul our earth is.