Soul Advisor
Soul Advisor
Soul Advisor- Colcha embroidered heart
La Churrita©, 2021 Santa Fe, NM - GOLD MEDAL WINNER
La Churrita© 2021, Back, Santa Fe, NM
La Churrita© 2021- 3/4 View
Sheep Shearer© 2021, Santa Fe, NM
Sheep Shearer© Back 2021, Santa Fe, NM
Sheep Shearer© Back
Sheep Shearer©
Sheep Shearer© and La Churrita© 2021, Santa Fe, NM
Soul Advisor Triptych
Conxita©
Conxita© up close
Conxita© Back View
Conxita© and Maker
The Archbishop
The Archbishop
The Archbishop Back View with Colcha Embroidered Church
The Archbishop's Vestment Back View with Embroidered Church
At the Hacienda Martinez, Taos July 2023
The making of Sheep Shearer©
Embroidered bodice (atop the image imprinted on textile) with Colcha and chain stitches
Hemline with raw Churro sheep's wool
Head of La Churrita©
La Churrita© papier mache base for head
La Churrita©- adding the horns
La Churrita- Horns attached
The making of La Churrita
Soul AdvisorSide-Back
Soul AdvisorFull Front
Soul Advisor- Colcha embroidered heart
La Churrita©, 2021 Santa Fe, NM - GOLD MEDAL WINNERDimensions: 5’6” x 25” x 20”The head of La Churrita is of papier mache and covered with raw churro sheep’s wool and faux furs. Horns- Papier mache and wire.Other materials: Textiles, raw churro sheep’s wool, horse rein, embroidery thread (back view) costume jewelry. Photo Credit: http://www.tashaostrander.net
La Churrita© 2021, Back, Santa Fe, NMDimensions: 5’6” x 25” x 20”The head of La Churrita is of papier mache and covered with raw churro sheep’s wool and faux furs. Horns- Papier mache and wire.Other materials: Textiles, raw churro sheep’s wool, horse rein, costume jewelry. Photo Credit: http://www.tashaostrander.net
La Churrita© 2021- 3/4 ViewDimensions: 5’6” x 25” x 20”The head of La Churrita is of papier mache and covered with raw churro sheep’s wool and faux furs. Horns- Papier mache and wire.Other materials: Textiles, raw churro sheep’s wool, horse rein, costume jewelry. Photo Credit: http://www.tashaostrander.net
Sheep Shearer© 2021, Santa Fe, NM DressScape made from all repurposed materials:Churro Sheep wool, textiles, Colcha and chain stitch embroidery, burlap, rosary Photo Credit: http://www.tashaostrander.net
Sheep Shearer© Back 2021, Santa Fe, NMDressScape made from all repurposed materials:Churro Sheep wool, textiles, Colcha and chain stitch embroidery, burlap, rosary beads. Photo Credit: http://www.tashaostrander.net
Sheep Shearer© BackHand embroidered button holes
Sheep Shearer©Sheep Shearer is inspired by what I see around the Santa Fe environs. I wanted to incorporate raw sheeps wool and colcha embroidery, both integral to Santa Fe’s history, into this piece. Repurposed materials:Raw Churro sheep’s wool- Espanola, NMTextiles- New Mexico Fiber Arts Center, Espanola, NMEmbroidery thread- MomRosary- Reunity Resources, Santa Fe, NMBurlap- Monterey Yoga Shala, Monterey, CA
Sheep Shearer© and La Churrita© 2021, Santa Fe, NM
Soul Advisor TriptychFront, side and back angles, composed of churro sheep’s wool, metal mesh, colcha embroidered heart, paper cups cut into feathers and painted w acrylic. Stand was purchased at a neighborhood yard sale.Photo Credit: http://www.tashaostrander.net
Conxita©Conxita is the fourth member of “the herd”, complimenting La Churrita, Sheep Shearer, and Native Spirit. At 72” in height, Conxita has a magnificent presence. Composed of papier mache (head), colcha embroidered breasplate, raw churro and Finnsheep wools, burlap, and repurposed laces and linens.
Conxita© up closeConxita is the fourth member of “the herd”, complimenting La Churrita, Sheep Shearer, and Native Spirit. At 72” in height, Conxita has a magnificent presence. Composed of papier mache (head), colcha embroidered breasplate, raw churro and Finnsheep wools, burlap, and repurposed laces and linens.
Conxita© Back ViewConxita is the fourth member of “the herd”, complimenting La Churrita, Sheep Shearer, and Native Spirit. At 72” in height, Conxita has a magnificent presence. Composed of papier mache (head), colcha embroidered breasplate, raw churro and Finnsheep wools, burlap, and repurposed laces and linens.
Conxita© and MakerConxita is the fourth member of “the herd”, complimenting La Churrita, Sheep Shearer, and Native Spirit. At 72” in height, Conxita has a magnificent presence. Composed of papier mache (head), colcha embroidered breasplate, raw churro and Finnsheep wools, burlap, and repurposed laces and linens.
The Archbishop
The Archbishop72” x 45” x 36” Starting with head- papier mache base and horns, faux fur on head and ears
The Archbishop Back View with Colcha Embroidered Church
The Archbishop's Vestment Back View with Embroidered ChurchThe back of this vestment is fully embroidered in colcha of a church in Cerrillos outside of Santa Fe. Shown in a Taos museum, 2023
At the Hacienda Martinez, Taos July 2023Conxita (far left), Nidra Guide (Center), La Churrita (right)Featured in a show with other Southwest colcha artists
The making of Sheep Shearer©
Embroidered bodice (atop the image imprinted on textile) with Colcha and chain stitches
Hemline with raw Churro sheep's wool
Head of La Churrita©
La Churrita© papier mache base for headPapier Mache head
La Churrita©- adding the horns
La Churrita- Horns attached
The making of La ChurritaThe hem
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