I only have time for a short visit as I am wildly busy getting ready for the NETA Spa, but I wanted to stop in and say hello, if even for a minute. I apologize for not being able to respond to comments last week, but as always, I LOVE hearing from you :-).
Last fall when I was working at Fryeburg Fair, I made a few beautiful purchases. Every year we have a "special" fiber artist whose work is on display for the entire week. This past year, the fiber artist was kept quiet until we all arrived to set up our spaces.
We were all quite surprised to see our very own Gale Belleu’s work featured. Gale is the woman who works tirelessly for the fair, year after year, putting our schedules together and seeing that everything runs as smooth as possible for the week….and she does it well.
Gale found a new and different way to work with fiber. She calls it Hairlock Painting.
As soon as I walked in and saw that beautiful woolen rabbit, I knew that this woolen rabbit needed to have it…..but at the time, it had been promised to another…..Gale’s mom.
At the end of the week, Gale came up to me and told me that she felt that the rabbit should go home with me…..and I agreed!
If you look at these pictures, the paintings are done on felted wool backgrounds. The painting itself is done, lock by lock with Llama hair. They are truly amazing.
As much as I love the rabbit, this little guy is my favorite. How could you not love him with his sad little inscription .
Haven’t we all felt like this now and then? He is just so precious!
I hope that you enjoy my new little friends as much as I do!
Hopefully next week I will be back at full steam again….until then….enjoy your days!
The Woolen Rabbit 
Thanks for sharing the fiber art. She’s very talented. Have fun at the spa!
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I’m so glad you posted the picture of your rabbit from the Fryeburg Fair. I remember when you told me about it and now that I’ve seen it it’s really terrific for you.
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How perfect!
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have a great time at the spa.
love that woolen rabbit – they are amazing works of art.
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How very special, have a wonderful time at Spa.
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awww….love them….The chickadee is my favorite!
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They pictures are lovely and you SO needed the rabbit. You must be up to your elbows in fiber and dye. Wish I could be at SPA to see all your gorgeousness.
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So interesting and beautiful!
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Wow – those are really amazing pieces! And how perfect is that rabbit for you?
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Those are beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Have a great time this weekend!
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I like the rabbit. I’ve been looking at rabbits alot lately. If I get one, my husband will probably move out.
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Wow ~ I am simply amazed at the creativity of others (you included!). Thank you for sharing them. Beautiful.
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Oh my gosh!
As a budding artist every once in a while I do a google search of hairlockpainting(TM) to see if anything turns up! What a surprise to find your blog had featured my work Kim! I’m honored. It’s also great to see the comments posted. I so appreciate the kind feedback!
Though I will not be the “guest” artist at Fryeburg this year, I will have some of my work on display during fair week. Please let me know if you come through the Fiber Center and saw my work on Kim’s blog!I would love to meet you….
Gale Bellew
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Very sweet! Have a great weekend!
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Those are incredible. Another inspiring example of the ingenuity of fibre artists.
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this is so very interesting, there is not end to the things that can be done with natural fibers. I love it.
I am a rug hooker from Missouri
katit
primitivewoolen.typepad.com
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well, i am blown away, this being my first introduction to fibre art. your work is really interesting, and you’re so creative. who would’ve thought to create beauty from hair. looking forward to seeing more of your worx of art 🙂 you must be an amazing person!
soon as i can, i will embark on a personal blog (maybe) so that i can share what i do with you.
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