Sunday Evening Art Gallery — Heather Rio

Heather Rios is an artist who uses thread, paint, and clay to make desserts that look so real, they might make you do a double take.Ríos masterfully blurs the line between art and culinary craftsmanship with her hyper-realistic cake sculptures made from polymer clay, embroidery, and paint.Ríos employs a range of techniques, including punch needle embroidery and hand-painting, to enhance the illusion of realism.Each piece is carefully designed to resemble classic confections, from simple cupcakes to elaborate multi-tiered cakes adorned with intricate details.By combining different materials and textures, she creates lifelike desserts that capture the indulgent charm of real baked goods.Her attention to detail results in whimsical yet strikingly convincing pieces that celebrate both textile artistry and sculptural finesse.By transforming everyday desserts into intricate, handcrafted illusions, Ríos continues to redefine the intersection of craft, sculpture, and hyperrealism.More of Heather Rio’s fabulous “cakes” can be found at https://www.demilked.com/beautiful-embroidered-cakes-heather-rios/ and  https://www.instagram.com/heather_rios_arte/.

 

 

 

Looking Back — Needlepoint and Friends Part Two

Just about the last nice day in October where the sun is bright, air is warm, and breeze doesn’t knock you over with its enthusiasm.

I love the precision of needlework and the intricacy of fiberwork. The ability to concentrate on minute details is something I find amazing. The skill, the patience, all makes for amazing work. Let’s visit a few more talented artists….

 

Masayo Fukuda

 

Kazuhito Takadoi

 

Sally England

 

Debbie Smyth

 

Aline Campbell

 

Paulina Bartnik

 

 

The Unicorn Tapestries

 

 

Larsa Bernhardt

 

Kimika Hara

 

Tali Weinberg

Looking Back — Needlepoint and Friends Part One

A lovely day for just about anything you’d like to go, any place you’d like to wander! 

How about we take a wander back through some of my Needlepoint and Friends Galleries? I mean — a stitch in time makes nine — whatever that means — a stitch back in time makes for eleven great Galleries!!

 

Marina Printseva

 

 

Richard Preston

 

Ana Teresa Barboza

 

 

Vera Shimunia

 

Susanna Bauer

 

 

Michelle Kingdom

 

 

Yarn Bombing

 

 

Aiko Tezuka

 

Natalie Ciccoricco

 

Meredith Woolnough

 

Justyna Wołodkiewicz