I have Hope That Peace will fly pencil sketch, artist Christy Strickler

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The Stitched Faces

This series is a series that blends embroidery, paint and emotion with connection and the need to create. See more from this series here.

 

Most Recent Work

Worried

Worried

Materials: Watercolor, ink, fabric, cotton embroidery floss. 28cm x 36 cm canvas. Created in 2023.

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Together

Together

Materials: Watercolor,ink,fabric, cotton embroidery floss. 30×40 cm canvas. Year Created: 2022.

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Don’t Stop Looking

Don’t Stop Looking

Materials: Watercolor, ink, fabric, cotton embroidery floss.  30 x 40 cm canvas. Created in 2020.Though it may be difficult, you must not stop looking. You must choose to see. Only then can you begin to make a change.

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The Weird Voices Series

The Weird Voices Series explores mental illness and human thought through a childlike creative process. See more from this series here.

Most Recent Work

Elephant Crash

Elephant Crash

Materials: Watercolor, Pen, Acrylic paint on paper size: 11.7 in x 8.3 in/ 297 mm x 210 mmAvailable for PurchaseAn elephant crashes through a family, knocking them into disarray. The process behind this painting helps me to reflect on current events and other thoughts...

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On the Nose

On the Nose

Materials: Brown Baking Paper, Acrylic Paint, Resin Size: 8×12 inches, 20×30 cmOriginal Available but it is in damaged condition and sold as is.Process This is the second face that I have seen hidden in the leftover paint on my palette paper. Sadly, there were some...

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Growth Mindset

Growth Mindset

Materials: Brown Baking Paper, Acrylic Paint, Resin Size: 8x12 inches, 20x30 cm The more you learn, the more your mind grows and expands., which is exactly what is happening to this person. Their mind is growing and they are evolving into a new person. Process I first...

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The Weird People Series

This series features weird portraits and figure drawings.The images created for this series will be used in the creation of larger artworks. The images are designed to be used in collage( both of fabric and paper) or as the beginning inspiration for art dolls.​ See more from this series here.

Most Recent Work

Standing in the Wind

Standing in the Wind

Materials: Oil Pastel on paper. Size: 8.9 x 8.3 In/ 225 x 210mmAvailable for PurchaseThe Process See the creation of this piece in this video:

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A Serious Zombie Girl

A Serious Zombie Girl

Materials: Oil Pastel on paper. Size: 8.9 x 8.3 In/ 225 x 210mmAvailable for PurchaseThe Process You can see the making of this piece in this video.

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Headaches

Headaches

Materials: Oil Pastel on paper. Size: 8.9 x 8.3 In/ 225 x 210mmAvailable for PurchaseI made this on a day when I had a headache. You can see the exhaustion in the character's face and her frustration with the pain.You can watch the creation of this piece in this video...

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Transformation

This series focuses on growth and change from the perspective of a middle-aged woman. See more from this series here.

Contemplating Transformation

Contemplating Transformation

Materials: Fabric, acrylic paint, watercolor paint, thread, glass beads Size: 60x70 cmAvailable for PurchaseThis piece depicts a woman contemplating the stages of her life as she undergoes the changes of middle age. The figure is stitched using freehand embroidery on...

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Transformation In Silence

Transformation In Silence

Materials: Acrylic paint on canvas Size: 6 in x 9 inAvailable for PurchaseWe all experience periods of change throughout our lives. Often  in the case of a shift in mentality or thought process ( especially in the case on mental illness), those changes happen in...

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