Selena Evans

Just because I love this image... #composition #lightandshadow #photography #drapedfabric #animalart #pinned #wipartwork #detail https://www.instagram.com/p/CpAtIReoLGO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Eureka! For a long time I have been trying to solve the problem of how to blend colours and create graduation from one coloured fabric to the next. I have tried various products... pastels, acrylic paints and inks, and different application processes too, like mixing wool fibres into paint. None ticked every box. I need strength of colour, quick and easy application, and most importantly, a completely matt finish. Well this is it, as soon as paint touched fabric I just new ❤️ Thanks @cassart1984 for stocking this hard to find gem of a product, I will certainly be back for more! My mind is now whizzing with new possibilities. Think of all the beautiful, multicoloured, striped and spotty dogs I can now add to my to-do list. And the fine detail I can add with precision and ease. Next, I need to do some sampling to see how best to combine this finish with hand-stitched embroidery on top. #colourconundrum #trialanderror #gotthereintheend #result #mattfinish #colourblending #graduatingcolour #acrylicpaint #soflatgolden #sampling #testing #artprocess #textilesamples #goldenpaints #creativeprocess #problemsolving #eureka #artexperiments #learning #developing #painting #mixedmedia #textileart #myartisticjourney #dogart #dogartist #sculptureartist #fiberartist #fibreartist #softsculptureartist https://www.instagram.com/p/CnHJ8fzonXE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The picture says it all really. New year, new start, let's get going :) For anyone interested in joining the course I am building, you can find the link for Patreon in my bio. I am going to be teaching slow stitch textile sculpture, so you can expect a gentle pace, minimal equipment, and nothing too complicated. Patience, and a love for process art, are essential requirements ❤️ Xx #slowstich #artcourse #sewingcourse #animalart #slowstitching #mindfulstitching #craftcourse #learntosew #learnonline #trysomethingnew #learntogrow #artonpatreon #artfeedsthesoul #visualarts #britishart #wiltshireart #learntosculpt #textileart #fiberart #fibreart #visualarts #salisburyartscene #britishatist #doglover #animalartist #sculptureartist #dogart #animalart #artoninstagram #craftersofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm4LV3woYhv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Can't quite believe it's nearly Christmas. December has flown by in a blur of constant Winter bugs unfortunately. Can't remember the last time I felt 100%. Looking forward to a good rest and some much needed family time. January will, I am certain, bring renewed energies. I hope all your wishes come true too. Have a lovely break everyone Xx #downtime #holidays #muchneeded #timeout #frenchbulldog #sculpture #textiles #fibreart #softsculpure #bullybreed #textileart #dogloversofinstagram #handmade #dogart https://www.instagram.com/p/CmUdzF8o0-c/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

My Patreon Membership is ready! For those interested, prepare to learn all about me, my work, and my artistic process. From January 2023 I will be posting videos every month, all in aid of building a textile sculpture course. Get involved from the start, I will answer any questions you might have. We will journey together 😊 To find out more visit my Patreon page. Link in bio Xx #getinvolved #workingtogether #supportartists #sculpture #art #dogart #animalart #craftcourse #craftcourses #onlinecourses #artcourse #sewingtutorial #onlinetutorial #learn #howto #fibreart #fiberart #patreon #artonpatreon #artoninstagram #slowstitch #mindfulstitching #handstitched #softsculpure #handmade #learnacraft #doglover #animallover #stitchlover #salisburyartscene https://www.instagram.com/p/CluHeYiojlT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Just love hearing peoples reactions to my work. So used to it just being me and them, in my own little world. When they fly the nest, albeit just for a little while, I feel like a proud mumma ❤️ Thank you @vintage_shuffle Xx #artshow #exhibition #artinperson #textilearts #acloserview #dogart #dogsculpture #upcloseandpersonal #salisburyartscene #salisburyart #salisburylibrary #gallery #plainartssalisbury #winterexhibition #fibrearts https://www.instagram.com/p/Clog6oyo4af/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Handed in three pieces to Salisbury Library this afternoon, for the Plain Arts Winter Exhibition. Thanks to @plainartssalisbury for the invite. I am very excited to be taking part, and will be dropping by to admire all the other beautiful works you have lined up. #visualarts #exhibition #getcloser #closeup #localartist #localart #dogsculpture #dogart #getacloserlook #fibreart #fibreartist #fiberartist #textileart #salisburyartscene #salisburyart #salisburyartist #wiltshireart #wiltshireartist #handstiched #sculpture #stitchedsculpture #lovedogs #stitchlover #newartist #britishmaker #britishartist https://www.instagram.com/p/ClW0vtQoE2s/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Sorry for being a little quiet recently. I have been busy working away at planning my sculpture course which will be available on Patreon. In preparation, I upgraded my old galaxy s6, and am now the proud owner of a phone with all the mod-cons! Here's one of my new shots, of the old greyhound. I may have to name this one patience when I finally finish him! #greyhoundsofinstagram #patience #slowstitching #artinprogress #olddog #artistoninstagram #textileart #textiledesign #fiberart #fibreart #sculpture #dogsofinstagram #dogart #dogphotography #houndsofinstagram #softsculpture #textilesculpture #handsewn #labouroflove #craftcourse #sewingcourse #sculpturecourse #artistsonpatreon #doglover #hound #slowstitch #embroidery #handstiched #nopatterns https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckn6SI7ICQQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

For those of you who haven't heard my news, I am developing some online tutorials. Once complete, they will be available initially through the website Patreon. I will cover all of the tools and techniques I use, as well as subjects like research and planning. I would love your input. Is there anything else about me, or my work, that you would like to know? #craftcourse #questions #learning #curiosity #learnwithme #creativeminds #takeacourse #artistsstudio #creativespace #patreoncreator #dog #canine #sculpture #art #dogart #visualart #textiles #textileart #fibreart #softsculpture #fiberart #slowstitch #handstitched #contemporarytextiles #instaart #artistsoninstagram #creativeexpression #animalart #doglover #dogsculpture https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj0OZBbIMbG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Here is a wip photo that was hiding in my phone, to accompany an exciting announcement. I have joined the website Patreon, you will find the link in my bio. I decided to make the leap, following quite a few tutorial requests. I am still exploring the possibility of creating a book with printed instruction, but in the meantime, Patreon will offer an online alternative. For now, I would ask anyone who might be interested in learning my techniques, to follow me on Patreon (free of charge). I need to polish up my video skills, and plan some learner projects, which may take a while. Once ready, I will send a shout out to all Patreon followers first, at which point you will have the opportunity to sign up if you wish - think of it like taking a course, but it's in bitesize chunks, from the comfort of your own home. That's my plan anyhow. Take a look and see what you think 😉

Here is a still shot of the drawing from my recent reel. A photocopy of a replica drawing I created at 14 years, of an image I loved. This has been stored safely away by my Mum for 26 years! Who is the original artist!? I would love to know #badger #drawing #penandpaper #hiddentreasure #penandink #blackandwhite #childhood #artwork #inspiration #artistunknown #illustration #moonlight #darknessfalls #britishwildlife #wildlifeillustration #creaturesoftheforest #badgers https://www.instagram.com/p/CjTkYcnIibG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Happy International Black Dog Day! Here is a little throwback to my greyhound, who is patiently awaiting completion. #dogoftheday #dogart #dogsculpture #greyhoundsofinstagram #houndsofinstagram #workinprogress #internationalblackdogday #textileart #fiberart #fibreart #slowstitched https://www.instagram.com/p/CjLoGPZjlVK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

It's Sunday night, and I am feeling a little rubbish with a cold. So I decided to do a little doodle. I used to draw when I was young, a lot, that was my thing. But I always felt a bit of a fraud, as I could only copy. I've never been able to draw from imagination or memory. I don't know why really, but I stopped drawing a long time ago. So tonight was a surprise, and it was nice, like old times. This may be the first dog I have drawn in 25 years or more, feels like a moment! #ink #drawing #illustration #doodle #dogdoodle #dogillustration #sketch #onmylap #sketchbook #longtimenosee #returntooldhabits #maketimeforart #penandpaper #giveitago https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci8atEbDdZU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Well what a fun (and messy) day! A birthday treat for me - a sculpture workshop messumscreative with Charlotte Moreton. The brief - to make a wire armature from given measurements, pose and cover with plaster and scrim. Wow this was a challenge, I like to take my time, consider all possibilities... in this medium? Not a chance! * You have to work super fast, building the shape up in layers as the plaster dries very quickly. * You need to adapt to the variations in the plaster mix. All mixed by eye, the consistency alters the finish. * Be prepared for your scrim to stick to itself like cling film. * Oh, and did I mention the mess! The rewards - working in this medium is surprising. You relinquish control, but find freedom for it. It feels experimental, and refreshing. The whole group were amazed by how our sculptures transformed. And a lovely bonus that our work was dry by the end of the workshop, so we could take it straight home. If I were to do this again I would definitely cut my scrim in advance, and arrange in piles of short, medium and long. And bring a contrasting backdrop board so I could clearly view the outline shape whilst I was sculpting. A spinning stand would also be handy, as if you touch the sculpture to turn it, you can accidentally alter the form. The whole experience was a great lesson in how to cut to the chase, find the essence of your subject, and communicate canine energy in the simplest of forms. Though this may not be the medium for me, I thoroughly enjoyed learning all about it. #messumscreative #workshop #sculptingworkshop #birthdaytreat #trysomethingnew #takeacourse #dogsculpture #sculpture #fastwork #workinprogress #onmytable #studioshot #behindthescenes #dogart #canineart #armature #houndsofinstagram #artistsofinstagram #saddog #hounddog #frailty #wiltshireart #salisburyartist #wiltshireartist #doglover #sculptureartist https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch-bGahL01T/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Happy International Dog Day! This year, instead of sharing my work, I felt it more appropriate to share my two beloved, and very much missed girls. The sadness I still feel over their passing is, I believe, emotional fuel to my art. My heart, my best friends, and my inspiration. Sleep well dear little ones 💔 Xx #internationaldogday #petloss #remembering #beloved #pets #bestfriends #furbabies #dogs #ridgeback #stweiler #myheart #grief #myinspiration #olddogsarethebest #olddogs #doglover #dogartist #artistinspiration #artinspirations #whatinspiresme #remember #dearones #closetomyheart #tillwemeetagain #salisburyartist #wiltshireartist https://www.instagram.com/p/ChuXxy1IHbv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Apologies, but my posts are going to look a bit samey, whilst I perfect what is my largest body area to date. For this reason I'll be posting less often, until I get back to a stage that evolves a bit quicker. A trained eye will notice the subtle differences in each stage, things are tightening up now, and the placement of each ripple is carefully considered before tacking into place. Once these pins are removed, more take their place, in another phase of fine tuning. I like to document it all, as sometimes these sculptures seem so time consuming and overwhelming. But when you see it broken down into bits and pieces, suddenly it is not so daunting. #slowprogressisstillprogress #slow #itsnotallexciting #patiencerequired #slowstitched #slowstitch #mindfulstitching #slowcraft #slowcrafting #sculpture #softsculpture #dogsculpture #dogart #fiberartcommunity #fiberart #fibreart #textileart #pinned #stitched #wipart #workinprogress #onmytabletoday #studioscenes #salisburyartscene #artistsprocess #wiltshireartist #salisburyartist #textilearts #textilesculpture #keepgoing https://www.instagram.com/p/Chr0JnVIerT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

It might not look like much progress, but after a lot of fine adjustments I am really starting to see the shapes appear. I love the fluidity of this pose. I am also starting to see that shadows really enhance this piece, so I think I need to do some experimental photography when he is finally finished. #fluid #fabric #fluidity #draping #fluidart #fabricart #finetuning #fineadjustment #artistsprocess #workinprogress #slowprogress #slowstitching #mindfulstitching #mindfulart #shadows #waves #ripples #texture #surfacetexture #textiles #sculpture #fibre #fibreart #fiberart #onmytabletoday https://www.instagram.com/p/Chch_JWI1r-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=