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The creative adult is the inner child that survived." - Ursula K. Le Guin.

Toronto Daredevil raccoon:

Marie Bergstedt-  current work in Fantastic Fibers 2013, an amazing self portrait currently at the Yeiser .   From her statement:

'Growing up as a foster child, I obsessively observed other people's lives, looking everywhere for individuals and families in harmony. Early in life, I also learned that knitting, crocheting, and sewing provided a framework for my daydreams, and gave a sense of order to my life.

Those early patterns imprint my artwork. In 2006 I began interweaving the healing rhythm of fiber techniques with my life-long study of people to create a new voice through fiber. 

My first body of fiber work was centered on health issues, both my own and those of friends and relatives. This study led me on to the broader realm of mental health. 

My current mixed media sculpture is focused on reconstructed memories from my childhood, especially those related to the unique routes people have followed to overcome difficult circumstances.'

Could you imagine more different subject matter?  All of these are graphite drawings by Heidi Hogden.  Her current body of work consists of a series of graphite drawings on paper that investigate the area around her home in the township of Franklin, Wisconsin. Hogden's work has been exhibited at Alpha Gallery in Boston, the Beland Gallery in Lawrence, GASP Gallery in Brookline, Studio Kemal in Minneapolis and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, among others. She recently received the President's Award in the Painting Area Show at the Museum School, studied abroad in Italy with a Montague International Travel Grant and was featured in the Boston Globe's "6 Art School Grads to Watch" article.

A small token from a reader, a friend who remains unmet:  (THANKS!)  Yup, I take jewelry from strangers, especially squirrel related brooches!

And, more squirrels---

and Bunnies---

and Ravens.  Oh My!

I couldnt resist this series with my three favorite animals, though in truth I like them alive better.

Rowan Corkill's Portrait of a Species throws us for a loop because we can’t seem to tell whether these are portraits of a human subject or portraits of the dead animals being being held by the human subject’s mouth. Or better yet, is this Corkill confronting man about its carnivorous tendencies and lack of respect for other species?

One last Creepy Corkill (same guy as above):

I think I love this guy.