Friday, February 6, 2009

Il Nido, The Nest


A study in blue and green: Il Nido, Italian for The Nest. This is my latest creation using sari silk threads, bird feathers, and a metal cross. This is the time for nest building, a sign of the spring to come. (available on Etsy).

4 comments:

Shannon & Elizabeth said...

I am in LOVE with this one! It is vibrant and alive and exciting!

Minx's Den said...

Hey Shirl!

I can't tell, but did you hand apint that bird in the picture??? it looks hand painted to me!

Lauren

Minx's Den said...

paint, not apint...i sure can't type today hehehehe!

kansasrose said...

Beautiful piece. Your use of color is glorious.