Apologies to Blood Sweat and Tears, but I just couldn’t resist. I am continuing with my exploration of animal print patterns with a Paisley Pony. I don’t often create horse sculptures, though I have created several zebras. This equine ommission is on purpose, and for the same reason I don’t create many dog figures. You see, people don’t generally own zebras, so no one is going to inquire if I will do a portrait of theirs.

After sketching this piece in my notebook, however, I just knew I had to bring her to fruition. As with the other sculptures in this series, I have taken the animal’s distinctive coat pattern, and have added an unexpected twist. I started with an appaloosa pattern known as halo, or peacock spots, and transformed it into a swirling paisley.

She is needle felted wool, over a wire and quilt batting armature. Her iridescent glass bead eyes are sewn in place. I created her flowing mane by anchoring long strands of wool on to a felted strand of wool. The mane was then felted at its base into a chanel I created up the back of the neck. Her long tail was made by overlaying long locks up a strand of white yarn.

Wait for Paisley Pony.

You will have to wait until my featured show this July to catch this pony in the gallery. The show goes up on July 23rd, and the opening reception is Friday July 26th from 6-9 pm.

More Minis

I also created a couple of new mini sculptures since my last post too. They are intended for the Mother’s Day Pop-Up on May 11th. Meet Daisy Head, and Mush #2. Mark your calendars, there will be lots of interesting work available!