Embroidery and Textile Art
The 'British Birds' Project
'Britain's Favourite Bird'...
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The top 10 favourite birds were:
1) Robin
2) Barn Owl
3) Blackbird
4) Wren
5) Red Kite
6) Kingfisher
7) Mute Swan
8) Blue Tit
9) Hen Harrier
10) Puffin
This is a series of artworks inspired by a recent poll to choose 'Britain's National Bird'. (http://www.votenationalbird.com)
The pieces combine painting, patchwork and embroidery.
None of the embroidery has been produced on a machine, it is all done freestyle by hand. Whilst much more labour intensive, I find this far more effective when it comes to capturing the details of texture and the nuances in colour.
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Some of the original artworks can be purchased from my Etsy shop - have a peek and see what's available! www.etsy.com/uk/shop/OfCatsandWren
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'Robin in the Snow' - Original embroidered artwork by Jennifer Livingston

Close up image of 'Robin in the Snow' embroidered artwork by Jennifer Livingston

Limited edition print of my original 'Robin in the Snow' embroidery.

Card of my original 'Robin in the Snow' embroidery.
Robin

'Barn Owl' original textile artwork by Jennifer Livingston

'Barn Owl' original textile artwork by Jennifer Livingston Close up

Close up of 'Barn Owl' original textile artwork by Jennifer Livingston

'Barn Owl' original textile artwork by Jennifer Livingston
Barn Owl

'Blackbird' textile art by Jennifer Livingston

'Blackbird' textile art by Jennifer Livingston Close up detail of head

'Blackbird' textile art by Jennifer Livingston Close up detail of tail and feet

'Blackbird' original textile art by Jennifer Livingston
Blackbird

'Wren' by Jennifer Livingston Embroidery in hoop

'Wren' by Jennifer Livingston Textile art - Embroidery in hoop