Custom Long Hair Black Bear
Work in Progress
I am so excited about this current bear I am (very slowly) working on for one of the most wonderful bear collectors I have ever met. I am so honored to be creating another bear for this sweet lady ;)
This bear must be quite a special creation, because without fail, every time I have sat down to begin work on this bear, a big interruption has tore me away from him and his progress. It certainly doesn't help that summer has (finally) seemed to arrived!
So far, I have managed to get him re-sized, cut, sewn and now am beginning to stuff (which has only taken a measly 3 weeks!). Things are now starting to settle down a bit and I am anxious to really get into his character aspects.
This long hair black bear is going to be a very large bear. He will be the largest I have ever created with tan brown needle felted details.
A rainbow of pins holding together one very large bear arm!
Oh, how I love my sewing machine! It is two years old and I have never had a single problem with this wondrous box! Thank you honey!!
This dark bear will be contrasted with very light blue eyes. To lighten then even more, I hand painted them to lift the lighter tones and enhance the depth of colors.
Today I will be working on his head and muzzle. I always look forward to this part of creation. It always seems that each bear evokes their very own bearsonality. My job is to bring it out. I could never envision fully the face and force it's appearance, rather each bear emerges it's own subtleties that catch my eye and bring forth inspiration and character that is completely individual.
So, I am very excited to meet this next bear and who he may be!
Work in Progress
I am so excited about this current bear I am (very slowly) working on for one of the most wonderful bear collectors I have ever met. I am so honored to be creating another bear for this sweet lady ;)
This bear must be quite a special creation, because without fail, every time I have sat down to begin work on this bear, a big interruption has tore me away from him and his progress. It certainly doesn't help that summer has (finally) seemed to arrived!
So far, I have managed to get him re-sized, cut, sewn and now am beginning to stuff (which has only taken a measly 3 weeks!). Things are now starting to settle down a bit and I am anxious to really get into his character aspects.
This long hair black bear is going to be a very large bear. He will be the largest I have ever created with tan brown needle felted details.
A rainbow of pins holding together one very large bear arm!
Oh, how I love my sewing machine! It is two years old and I have never had a single problem with this wondrous box! Thank you honey!!
This dark bear will be contrasted with very light blue eyes. To lighten then even more, I hand painted them to lift the lighter tones and enhance the depth of colors.Today I will be working on his head and muzzle. I always look forward to this part of creation. It always seems that each bear evokes their very own bearsonality. My job is to bring it out. I could never envision fully the face and force it's appearance, rather each bear emerges it's own subtleties that catch my eye and bring forth inspiration and character that is completely individual.
So, I am very excited to meet this next bear and who he may be!
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8 comments:
Oh I love watching your bears be created!! And congrats on the contest!!!
I can't wait to see your bear! I never know who I will end up with when I make a bear...it's such fun. Thank you for sharing your process with us.
Hi Tomi! Hope you're enjoying our rather cool summer.
And looking forward to seeing your new creation come to life!
Hugs,
Laura ♥
Dear Tomi
I have to say that you always amaze me! He is going to be a big beautiful bear indeed, from what I can see.. I cannot wait to see the end result..
Thank you so much for sharing your WIP photos.. I so enjoy watching your bears come to life..
Blessings,
Penny
Hi Tomi, your explanation made me curious. I can't wait to see what he will look like. I know your new buyer will be thrilled.Hugs & smiles,
So excited to see him appearing x
I think you made a great choice with the eye color!
Your bears do add sparkle to my day! I have a question -- when you plan to needle felt part of the bear face, do you change your pattern first, or felt over the face where you want? I stuff with wool, and felt over and through, but I've only done noses and around the eyes, so far.
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