In Yemen, Jews and Muslims used to inscribe protective incantations on parchment or paper to guard against mystical powers and ward off bad spirits, enclosing them in cylindrical silver amulet cases crafted by local silversmiths to isolate them from the impurity of the body and the environment. These cylindrical amulet cases, known as 'cherz' by Yemenite Jews, stand out as some of the most wide-spread and iconic examples of Yemenite jewellery. Worn by children and women and even suspended from the belts of men, they carry a mystical power even when empty.


<div class="md"><p>In Yemen, Jews and Muslims used to inscribe protective incantations on parchment or paper to guard against mystical powers and ward off bad spirits, enclosing them in cylindrical silver amulet cases crafted by local silversmiths to isolate them from the impurity of the body and the environment. These cylindrical amulet cases, known as &#39;cherz&#39; by Yemenite Jews, stand out as some of the most wide-spread and iconic examples of Yemenite jewellery. Worn by children and women and even suspended from the belts of men, they carry a mystical power even when empty.</p>
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Traditional yemeni amulet, made by me

Big oil pastel drawing on ply board, around 36 x24 inches. It was made on the occasion of Diwali. Here the mother goddess has been represented as a cop, depicting the protective nature of a mother or women in general. Please share your valuable opinion on this piece. More coming soon in this series 

Painting a H*T MAN with Sennelier watercolor 😋💋

Painting a MAN with Sennelier watercolor 😋💋

I think these are expressions of my two favorite emotions. “Contented delight” and “let’s go fork someone’s yard.”

<div class="md"><p>I think these are expressions of my two favorite emotions. “Contented delight” and “let’s go fork someone’s yard.”</p>
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Some little happy tree dudes I drew

Your roots are the ingredients that make you who you are that no one sees.  Your branches are the outward gestures that everyone sees.  

My roots include my Grandmothers paint strokes that got me into art and my Grandfathers stories told with his banjo accompaniment… and many other ancestors that shaped me.  Hopefully my branches are making them proud.

<div class="md"><p>Your roots are the ingredients that make you who you are that no one sees.  Your branches are the outward gestures that everyone sees.  </p>

<p>My roots include my Grandmothers paint strokes that got me into art and my Grandfathers stories told with his banjo accompaniment… and many other ancestors that shaped me.  Hopefully my branches are making them proud.</p>
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An Homage to my grandparents that raised me.  Wood burned birch with acrylic and ink. More info below 

Delete if this isn’t allowed!! 

BUT technically this is something I made sooo 😆 

**my logo banner will be pinned on the day of**

<div class="md"><p>Delete if this isn’t allowed!! </p>

<p>BUT technically this is something I made sooo 😆 </p>

<p><strong>my logo banner will be pinned on the day of</strong></p>
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Critique my setup please (:

Trying to learn graphic design and made this poster for my artwork. What do you think?

Memorial drawing I made of my LARP character (Rex), who died the day before.

A set of handmade pottery trays that I made with a fun glaze combo!

<div class="md"><p>A set of handmade pottery trays that I made with a fun glaze combo!</p>
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Handmade pottery trays

<div class="md"><p>A nontraditional take on watercolor!</p>
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"Nebula IV," 8x10, watercolor ink on canvas, 2024, me

Kirby sweatshirt for Halloween

tapestry crochet and embroidered flower outlines with french knots and a twisted crochet border 

<div class="md"><p>tapestry crochet and embroidered flower outlines with french knots and a twisted crochet border </p>
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crochet and embroidery wall rug 

Some bracelets I recently made.

Triceratops- ink and acrylic painting 

Coconut oil, sunflower oil, beeswax, + essential oil. 

<div class="md"><p>Coconut oil, sunflower oil, beeswax, + essential oil. </p>
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Moisturizing balm

Original design, made with wool yarn, with micro loop + cut pile machines. Really enjoying this exploration of pattern and technique. You can find more of my work on instagram @floor.fetish 

<div class="md"><p>Original design, made with wool yarn, with micro loop + cut pile machines. Really enjoying this exploration of pattern and technique. You can find more of my work on instagram @floor.fetish </p>
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Hand tufted rug, by me. 

Getting back into crafting

<div class="md"><p>I hope you guys like them!</p>
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A couple weeks ago I posted about some custom dog earrings I made for a customer and you guys loved them. A few reached out and now I did a cat for someone as well! 

My knitted fennec fox. Looks a little sad

Comfort Zone Toronto

“Lover” acrylic painting I made 

My €10 IKEA rug is now a magic carpet. Acrylic on rug, 3'11"x5'11", me, 2024. Trip, anyone?

My latest drawing 🐸

[https://youtu.be/Af86LCLvFHU?si=4b1mrsqN3OCJuAu0](https://youtu.be/Af86LCLvFHU?si=4b1mrsqN3OCJuAu0)

<div class="md"><p><a href="https://youtu.be/Af86LCLvFHU?si=4b1mrsqN3OCJuAu0">https://youtu.be/Af86LCLvFHU?si=4b1mrsqN3OCJuAu0</a></p>
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free scrap metal and pallets project.

This is the second macrame planted I made, which is for my friend for her birthday!

<div class="md"><p>This is the second macrame planted I made, which is for my friend for her birthday!</p>
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Macrame Planter

Made Ron Weasley's home (The Burrow) from Harry Potter universe 

A choker handmade by me. The main stone is labradorite, hanging from the bottom are grey moonstone in tear drop shape and colorful tourmaline beads.🌟

I did a drawing of a grizzly bear.

Pretty happy with how this baby turned out. Love it? Hate it? I realize it may disturb some folks and it’s not my intention, but I know I don’t control someone else’s feelings or reactions. 

<div class="md"><p>Pretty happy with how this baby turned out. Love it? Hate it? I realize it may disturb some folks and it’s not my intention, but I know I don’t control someone else’s feelings or reactions. </p>
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Ceramic antlered baby with gold leaf

This is how we complete a product from the initial sketch.

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