Thursday, July 9, 2009

One Boy's Forest

For the last several days, I have been at work on this bit of woodsy heaven for a special little guy.
Mostly I just get to make felty dogs and kitties, which I love to do, but Meg has given me the chance to make some other critters, and I had great fun making those curly little ferns, too.
Doesn't Finn look peaceful with his pal?

(Now I'm on to a very patient friend's portrait. She hasn't kvetched a bit after having won the prize weeks and weeks ago!)

16 comments:

Grace said...

Love the little fox. This is magical.

Brittany said...
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Brittany said...

There is so much feeling and life in each of your pieces. I adore them. Have you considered illustrating children's books?

Bird_flew said...

!!! this is so great!!!
I wish i was a woodland creature

Artfulife said...

I just adore your beautiful art. The fox is super cute.

Elissa said...

well you know how i feel about your birch trees, but i DO so love the feel of this piece. sort of mary blair or something.... or disney snow whiteish.... all the little woodland animals gathering.. just sweet. i agree with brittany! these would make FABULOUS companions to a children's story or fairy-tale.... what about even for the shop... your take on some classic fairy tales? (i love putting you to work, m!)

Meg McElwee said...

eeeeeeee!!! that just about sums it up!

mushroommeadows said...

Adorable piece!

Whosies said...

oooooo. i am sooo excited. my turn!! i do love the animals though.

Melissa Crowe said...

Yes, ma'am. So far you have a faceless felt husband, one faceless felt daughter, and one faceless felt son. ;-)

goldendovedesign said...

I'm very excited I found your blog this morning. I'm loving your felt creations.

Melissa Crowe said...

Thanks, Kim--I had a look at your blog, too, and I love the strawberries!

Rebecca said...

wow, i just stumbled upon your blog, and i must say that i adore this felty-forrest-wonderland you're making. it's beautiful!

sammi said...

LOVE the fox!!!

Fine Little Day said...

Such nice work!

Lara said...

Melissa,

I haven't dropped by your blog in a while. Your felt creations have developed into their own world and style. This one is a particular favorite of mine. The overall composition, color and line all work together to create a magical scene rich with feeling. Wonderful!

Lara