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Thursday, March 13, 2014

bear-making and sketching


When our first grandchild turned 7, I made her a hand-made teddy bear with antique shoe-button eyes and real mohair fur. I used to make these to sell in the 1980s/1990s. So I made it a tradition by doing the same for each grandchild on their 7th birthday.

This year, it's Quen's turn. Because he loves wearing button-down shirts with real ties, and loves to sketch and paint, the style was obvious --- a wee artist bear. I only need to sew the ears on and he will be finished. And then sew a tiny sketchbook bound in leather for the bear (or Quen) to fill up with drawings. I used leftover bits of paper from binding regular sketchbooks for the pages, which will measure just under 2" when done.

I'm in more of a mood to sketch, so I took time to do so instead of finishing the bear yesterday. Sketching also helps me decide on facial expression and outfit.

7 comments:

  1. Well if you've ever come across my own art blog in the past, it will be no surprise that I LOVE your bears! Anything to do with bears gets my attention, lol! I LOVE your journal pages :0)

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  2. Quen is going to be a very lucky young man! I LOVE the artist-journal bear, he's perfect.

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  3. Sandra, I have browsed through your blog before and your bears are FABULOUS! But then, so is all your art. Thanks!

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  4. Kate, Quen is quite a funny character himself . . . I hope the bear captures some of that. He and his parents will be camping here at the Lake tomorrow for his birthday.

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  5. This is a great spread! I love the wee little journal you'll make! I wish you were my grandma! ♥

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  6. What a great tradition! Looks like a wonderful bear, too. You always make the best sketches. :)

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