I want to try and showcase some of the diverse and amazing works of art available all over the world and so I am going to be starting a daily special feature highlighting the works and talents of artists or types of art from all over. Look for these everyday in addition to posts about my own works!

Today’s feature is artist extraordinaire, Richard Carpenter, from Idaho. His work is absolutely breathtaking and, as he says on his website, ” My bears are made from Pine Needles – gathered from the ground, sorted, washed, trimmed and hand woven. It takes a couple hundred thousand pine needles and over 8 months to make a life-sized bear.” Incredible. Check it out at this link.

What I wouldn’t give for that kind of patience!

Peace, Jill