Yes, I was in the UK the first half of August and this is now the end of November, but I really want to introduce you to Lizzie Farey of Kirkcudbright, Scotland, who was our first and my favorite artist studio visit. Back in the early 80’s I made several baskets and enjoyed the process, but I didn’t continue. One has to narrow the art focus down! While I made baskets that held things, such as egg baskets, Lizzie creates art. She works intuitively, building her work as it comes to her. The complete antithesis of the way I work. I’m a little jealous.
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Lizzie Farey, Basketry Artist
I love the piece she is standing in front of. But then there weren’t any pieces I didn’t think were wonderful. Notice all of the materials on the floor. She gathers them herself in the nearby environs.
She demonstrated to us how she begins a piece.
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Lizzie beginning a basket
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Building a base
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Giving it shape
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Clipping ends
Her wonderful work.
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Lizzie Farey, Artist
Notice the small bumps. These are the ties Lizzie uses to secure the branches within the design.
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Detail Image
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Lizzie Farey, Artist
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Lizzie Farey, Artist
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Lizzie Farey, Artist
Lizzie told us she wasn’t completely satisfied with this piece. It’s one of the simpler we saw.
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Lizzie Farey, Artist
My personal favorite of all the artwork in the studio. This elegant piece feels ethereal, as if you can feel the wind blowing.
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Lizzie Farey, Artist
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Detail Image
Here’s a write-up if you’re interested in learning more.
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