Woahhhh.. was it good for you too?
I found this little gem of unbridled color enthusiasm via Wandering Stars, a creative blog I happily discovered over the weekend when she left a comment on Hidden In France. (I love it when visitors take the time to say hi. Don't be shy!)
Wandering Stars had just purchased vibrantly colored fabric from London-based and California born artist Kaffe Fassett.
He was unknown to me, though apparently quite famous in the needlepoint in-crowd. I had to check him out immediately. I had to see what a man who creates needlepoint patterns AND holds a record for double consonant in his name looks like.
I clicked and clicked and came to this incredible bonanza of shapes, colors and textures. This artist in so versatile and fearless, he clearly deserves every one of his double consonants.
It's Sunday night and I'm too lazy fatigued to put the legends where they belong, so fill in the blanks by checking Kaffe Fassett’s website. Happy Sunday!
Ohmygod.. Isn't this amazing?!!!!
Brilliant work by the stylist. The roulotte, the quilt and a couple of purring cats and I'd be set for life.
Unbelievable.
I love that weaved thingy in the center. Is it tapestry or quilting? Not able to tell after a couple of glasses of Merlot.
Oh I'm so glad you discovered Kaffe - isn't he totally amazing? Yes, he is :)
Posted by: Sue McG | September 30, 2007 at 11:23 PM
je connaissais ses tissus en vente chez PurlSoho ou Reprodepot, et j'adore !
merci de m'avoir fait decouvrir le reste de son talent.
Posted by: TheYoupiTouch | September 30, 2007 at 11:50 PM
Ces peintures sont vraiment belles, je les ai toutes regardees, j'en veux au moins 5.
Posted by: Isabelle | October 01, 2007 at 09:09 AM
Wow, yes, that was truly beautiful.
Posted by: Felicia | October 01, 2007 at 04:41 PM
Thanks for the olive update...it seems I'm doomed to olive mummy necklaces! Kaffe (pronounced Kayfe) Fassett is one of my all-time favorites! His book, "Glorious Inspirations" is my own inspiration. He was raised near Big Sur - his family owns the beautiful Nepenthe. The gift shop at Nepenthe features his books and some of his handmade wonders.
Posted by: Dorian | October 01, 2007 at 11:03 PM
Oh Corine:
I have used his designs so many times over the years when I was doing needle point. His colors are other-worldly. Fantastic.
I am glad you found him : )
carole
Posted by: carole | October 02, 2007 at 08:36 PM
Kaffe is one amazing artist and designer. Being a huge fan of bold color myself, his work is very inspiring to me.
Posted by: Annechovie | October 03, 2007 at 08:30 AM
The "weaved thingy" in the middle of the pic is actually a hooked rug....and must've taken hours to complete. Gorgeous!
Posted by: Amber | October 15, 2007 at 04:45 PM