Julie arkell

Julie Arkell

Not so very long ago, when I came across this picture on Pinterest, I just knew that I had found someone delightful. After a little rese...

I discovered Julie Arkell whilst looking at the Ruthin Craft Centre website. I immediately noticed the link to my own work and have since ordered the publication of her work from the Centre. I really like the textures she has created and how you can see the newspaper print on the figures. I prefer her 3D work to her 2D pieces as I think the characters themselves are a a lot more effective and interesting to look at.

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Daisy Moon : Julie Arkell - A very lovely day

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I Have just been lucky enough to spend the evening with a dear Friend of mine and a fellow maker Julie Arkell at the opening of her current show at the Blue coat display center in the heart of Liverpool Saturday 10th March - Saturday 5th May http://www.bluecoatdisplaycentre.com/exhibitions&post=432 A rare solo exhibition by the UK's best recognised contemporary folk artists working in papier mache and mixed media. She combines stitch, knit, ephemera, vintage fabric and papier mache in her…

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The magical Julie Arkell is my bridge between knitting and embroidery (next area of interest). I recently had the privilege of attending one of her workshops at Loop in Islington. I had an absolute ball. Arriving at Loop I had a quick chat with lovely Susan and a couple of the beautiful girls that work there. It's a trinket box of treasures... walking in the colour of the yarns, products and aroma from the scented candles immediately put you in a spell and make you want to stay. Everyone…

Curated Living | A fair few of my @thescatteredchairs collection of papier mache creatures all in one place. I have been collecting #juliearkell creatures... | Instagram

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The Constant Gatherer: Julie Arkell