Magnus and Gordon Gallery
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Raccoon and Koi
This video shows a raccoon holding a koi fish. Details like the whiskers, eyes and hands.
People ask me all the time if I do commissions, YES I do. Dogs, cats, horses, birds etc...
If you want your pet needled felted send me a message.
The foundation of your sculpture is most important, if that is not convincing, well then.....
When beginning a piece, I use the Plain 38 triangle needle - general sculpting.
.......the Purple 40 spiral - rapid, fine, for finishing.
.......and my favorite is the Yellow 42 triangle - finishing the surface and fine detail.
The main focus are proportion and symmetry.
The key is to know what to edit and what to keep. Also how to lay the colors evenly and when to apply heavy texture to create the look you want. Think about the personality of the animal you want to portray.
Practically anything can be needle felted. Give it a try.
Sometimes you need more than one reference when working on your creatures.
Having a good reference is paramount.
After a while many characteristics become committed to memory.
Make sure you have the foundation the way you want it before applying the color and details.
If you can draw you can sculpt.
Work all sides simultaneously.
Take your time executing the details, too much detail can become too busy.
Try not to enclose a shape, it becomes a distraction.
Felt from natural fibers like wool is considered to be the oldest known textile.
Using barbed needles the end product is produced by matting, condensing and pressing fibers together.
Why anyone came up with bird brain, I am not sure, birds are smart.
I love to needle felt birds, there are so many different species, and they are very colorful.
Brenda Gordon was born in Washington DC.
She studied oil painting and drawing with Robert Liberaci and Dani Dawson in Alexandria, Virginia from 2005-2009.
Brenda has lived in Connecticut, Washington DC. Northern Virginia and Florida.
For the past eleven years she has lived in Delray Beach.
She founded the Magnus and Gordon Gallery in 2013 and exhibits her work all over the country. Gordon’s work is represented in hundreds of private, and several corporate collections throughout the United States and Canada.
She is a member of Plein Air Palm Beach.
"I love plein air painting in Palm Beach County, or anywhere for that matter".
Gordon paints today's landscapes that contribute to tomorrow's history.
I consider myself a plein air impressionist.
I love to capture the light of the scene, to capture the mood, so one can feel the air in the imagery.
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MATERIALS NEEDED:
To make your realistic birds see links below;
Wool
feltingsupplies.livingfelt.com/Felting-Wool-Fiber_c_1.html
Glass eyes
www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZ2CI5G/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_glc_i_HSgbGbMJ98QYQ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&pldnSite=1
Bird feet
www.woodcarverssupply.com/BIRD-FEET-Pewter/products/80/
Beak
www.sculpey.com/products/original-sculpey
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Lucky the Dog.... King Charles Spaniel
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This video shows a dog portrait in needle felt of a King Charles Spaniel. People ask me all the time if I do commissions, YES I do. Dogs, cats, horses, birds etc... If you want your pet needled felted send me a message. The foundation of your sculpture is most important, if that is not convincing, well then..... When beginning a piece, I use the Plain 38 triangle needle - general sculpting. ......
Feathers Pt.5 | final presentation | Spot Breasted Oriole
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This video is about Feathers final presentation This video shows the final presentation of the Spot Breasted Oriole. Talk about attaching the legs and adding details to the wing. The foundation of your sculpture is most important, if that is not convincing, well then..... When beginning a piece, I use the Plain 38 triangle needle - general sculpting. .......the Purple 40 spiral - rapid, fine, f...
Feathers Pt.4 | Spot Breasted Oriole | Wing
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This video is about Wing Feathers Pt.4 This video shows attaching the wing and adding detail to the wing. The bird is a Spot Breasted Oriole, The foundation of your sculpture is most important, if that is not convincing, well then..... When beginning a piece, I use the Plain 38 triangle needle - general sculpting. .......the Purple 40 spiral - rapid, fine, for finishing. .......and my favorite ...
Feathers Pt.3 | Spot Breasted Oriole
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This video is about Tail Feathers Pt.3 This video continues to show how to make feathers. The bird is a Spot Breasted Oriole, Mod Podge, Matte and water, mix to make like the thickness of milk. Trim the wool feathers to the desired size and apply the tail with core wool. Once the tail is attached to the bird then use the appropriate colors to finish the bird off. The foundation of your sculptur...
Feathers Pt.2
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This video shows how to make Feathers Pt.2 This video continues to show how to make feathers. The bird is a Spot Breasted Oriole, Mod Podge, Matte and water, mix to make like the thickness of milk. The foundation of your sculpture is most important, if that is not convincing, well then..... When beginning a piece, I use the Plain 38 triangle needle - general sculpting. .......the Purple 40 spir...
Feathers Pt.1
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This video is about Feathers Pt.1 In this video I show how to make feathers. I found a new way and I think it's pretty good. Mod Podge, Matte and water make like the thickness of milk. The foundation of your sculpture is most important, if that is not convincing, well then..... When beginning a piece, I use the Plain 38 triangle needle - general sculpting. .......the Purple 40 spiral - rapid, f...
Giraffe | Pt 8 | Finished
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Giraffe Pt 8 the finished needle felt sculpture In this video the final giraffe is shown including the eyelashes. Also I discuss some edits that were made because it didn't look right. Mainly, the lips, the wrinkles started to look like teeth, so I softened the harsh lines. The foundation of your sculpture is most important, if that is not convincing, well then..... When beginning a piece, I us...
Giraffe | Houston we have a Problem | Pt 7
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Giraffe (Houston we have a problem) Pt 7 In this video I had a problem with the wobbly head of the giraffe once mounted on the plaque. I had to reinforce with 16 gauge wire. I shoved wire down the mouth and then used another piece up the back of the neck, then twisted the two together. That seemed to fix the problem. Now I have to clean up the needle felting, all that shoving messed up the work...
Giraffe | Adding Color | Pt-6
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Giraffe adding the colors Pt-6 In this video I mix the colors by hand, it's much better to have various shades of color rather than a solid flat color, your piece will look more realistic. The foundation of your sculpture is most important, if that is not convincing, well then..... Tongue or no tongue that is the question? When beginning a piece, I use the Plain 38 triangle needle - general scu...
Giraffe Contours Pt-5
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Giraffe Contours Pt-5 In this video I am closing in on adding all the colors. Contour shading with two greys is the under color for wrinkles and recesses. Preparing the features for color, if the shape is not correct, adding color on top wont change the fact. The foundation of your sculpture is most important, if that is not convincing, well then..... Tongue or no tongue that is the question? W...
Giraffe Eyes, Ears and Face Pt-4
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Giraffe Eyes, Ears and Face Part-4 In this video I show you tips on creating the facial features of a Giraffe. Using soft felt to make ears and adding core wool to shape the ears and make them stand up. During the video I sped up the film, don't worry i didn't say anything worth hearing. In the background is a movie, sorry, I think I heard a few bad words, my apologies. I use the Plain 38 trian...
Giraffe's mane | real time | part-3
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Starting a Giraffe Mane part-3 In this video I show you how to create a Giraffe mane down the neck. The idea is to get the wool to stand up, using the longer fiber wool is the best way to do it. I mixed a brown and orange to blend colors, then poked the wool down the center and sides to make the wool stand up. I use the Plain 38 triangle needle - general sculpting. .......the Purple 40 spiral -...
Giraffe | Head and Neck | Part-2
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Starting a Giraffe head and neck Part-2 In this video I don't do much talking, number one it's raining and number two, I am trying to create bulk. The only wool I am using so far is the core wool for sculpting. I use the Plain 38 triangle needle - general sculpting. .......the Purple 40 spiral - rapid, fine, for finishing. .......and my favorite is the Yellow 42 triangle - finishing the surface...
Giraffe | real time | Part 1
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Starting a Giraffe Part 1 In this video I show you How to begin a Giraffe, head and neck, I use the Plain 38 triangle needle - general sculpting. .......the Purple 40 spiral - rapid, fine, for finishing. .......and my favorite is the Yellow 42 triangle - finishing the surface and fine detail. The core wool is the only wool I will use to sculpt the entire Giraffe head and neck, color comes later...
Green Heron | Needle Felt | Details
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Green Heron | Needle Felt | Details
Farm Animal Stack | Pt 6 | Final Presentation |
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Farm Animal Stack | Pt 6 | Final Presentation |
Farm Animal Stack | Pt.5 | Rooster
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Farm Animal Stack | Pt.5 | Rooster
Farm Animal Stack | Pt 4 | Rooster |
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Farm Animal Stack | Pt 4 | Rooster |
Farm Animal Stack | Pt 3 | lamb
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Farm Animal Stack | Pt 3 | lamb
Farm Animal Stack | Pt. 2 | Pig |
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Farm Animal Stack | Pt. 2 | Pig |
Farm Animal Stack | Pt.1 | Dairy cow | Pig | Lamb | Rooster|
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Farm Animal Stack | Pt.1 | Dairy cow | Pig | Lamb | Rooster|
Mockingbird | Forming the Bird Pt 2
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Mockingbird | Forming the Bird Pt 2
Mockingbird forming the bird | Real Time mostly
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Mockingbird forming the bird | Real Time mostly
Lady Bugs | Flower | Tips
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Lady Bugs | Flower | Tips
Bee and Flower | Tips
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Bee and Flower | Tips
Dog Portrait | Penny | Final Touches
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Dog Portrait | Penny | Final Touches
Dog Portrait | Needle Felting | Penny Pt.2
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Dog Portrait | Needle Felting | Penny Pt.2
Dog Portrait | Needle Felting | Penny Pt.1
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Dog Portrait | Needle Felting | Penny Pt.1
Golden Retriever Pt.4 | Final Presentation | Real Time
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Golden Retriever Pt.4 | Final Presentation | Real Time

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @bookedcreativeactorsacadem3213
    @bookedcreativeactorsacadem3213 2 місяці тому

    Looks very cute! 😊 Well. Done!!!

  • @bookedcreativeactorsacadem3213
    @bookedcreativeactorsacadem3213 2 місяці тому

    Fantastic!!! Love ❤️ Lucky

  • @karenhudgin8631
    @karenhudgin8631 2 місяці тому

    Beautiful!

  • @jenniferrogers7303
    @jenniferrogers7303 4 місяці тому

    Cardnail 😊

  • @crystalheart9
    @crystalheart9 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful, well done.👏👏👏

  • @crystalheart9
    @crystalheart9 5 місяців тому

    Very adorable and well done!

  • @patriciaanndemello4652
    @patriciaanndemello4652 6 місяців тому

    Wow! Just incredible

  • @RenoLaringo
    @RenoLaringo 7 місяців тому

    You did an excellent job mate!

  • @yassyme5877
    @yassyme5877 9 місяців тому

    Thank you so much

  • @kayconstable3716
    @kayconstable3716 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for generously showing your techniques!

  • @happycamper5529
    @happycamper5529 10 місяців тому

    Love your birds❣️ 👏

  • @gloriaya57
    @gloriaya57 10 місяців тому

    Hermoso....!!!!!

  • @gloriaya57
    @gloriaya57 10 місяців тому

    Hermoso......!!!!!!

  • @SuperVirginiaRose
    @SuperVirginiaRose 10 місяців тому

    I love this, we lived in Macon Ga before returning to Uk, and I was so excited to see my first hummingbird I remember ringing my husband at the office to tell him! This is beautiful thank you SO much. VR.

  • @SuperVirginiaRose
    @SuperVirginiaRose 10 місяців тому

    I really love this tutorial, thank you so much from Cornwall UK. VR

  • @aatcfan25
    @aatcfan25 11 місяців тому

    That is so cute 😍

  • @patriciasmith7074
    @patriciasmith7074 Рік тому

    I prefer to hear you talk and tell us what you are doing . Too many people make videos with loud music and it drowns out what they are saying. This is an instructional video.

  • @jacquelinesomerville3155
    @jacquelinesomerville3155 Рік тому

    Watched a couple of your videos, you are so talented.

  • @patriciasmith7074
    @patriciasmith7074 Рік тому

    I really prefer the whole animals like in this instead of just heads. The connotation of a beheaded animal is creepy. I will never make just a head that appears cut off. Your art is fabulous I want to try it but I’m afraid mine will be bad. I can’t even draw an animal so why would I think I could make a 3 dimensional image of an animal. You are extremely talented!

    • @magnusandgordongallery730
      @magnusandgordongallery730 Рік тому

      Thank you, many people love the animal heads after all it’s just wool. Doing the entire body is a lot more work than just the head.

  • @MariaJoseNunezHernadez-gv8or

    Maravilloso gracias España 😊😊❤

  • @maynelson7439
    @maynelson7439 Рік тому

    His features look amazing!

  • @thefightingfelter6456
    @thefightingfelter6456 Рік тому

    Brilliant 🤩

  • @gaiaspirit5313
    @gaiaspirit5313 Рік тому

    Could I have a list of the color of wool and what kinds of wool you used, pretty please :)

    • @brendagordon1348
      @brendagordon1348 Рік тому

      I couldn’t tell you exactly what I used. See the link for Living Felt in the description. It has all the colors. I can tell you to use the short fiber wool MC-1 or merino top and not the long silky wool.

    • @gaiaspirit5313
      @gaiaspirit5313 Рік тому

      Thank you Brenda :) @@brendagordon1348

  • @gaiaspirit5313
    @gaiaspirit5313 Рік тому

    Great job/tutorial.....What needle did you use ?

  • @karynnatale9851
    @karynnatale9851 Рік тому

    I just finished watching this series and your work is amazing and you make it look effortless. I also love your presentation of this what a beautiful idea!

  • @karenvaage1228
    @karenvaage1228 Рік тому

    I prefer you talking and arguing with your video guy I assume is your partner rather than music. Lol

  • @karenvaage1228
    @karenvaage1228 Рік тому

    Oh you two are hilarious sounds like myself and my husband 😊

  • @karenvaage1228
    @karenvaage1228 Рік тому

    Where did you get the eye feathers

  • @kclynn6354
    @kclynn6354 Рік тому

    I could not see the full method of the tail. How it was attached and created. Is that part of the video shown somewhere else?

  • @rosemarybaty4472
    @rosemarybaty4472 Рік тому

    Is there a part 6 to see finished bird?

    • @brendagordon1348
      @brendagordon1348 Рік тому

      ua-cam.com/video/9Tm7uSvlPHw/v-deo.html see part 6 for the chickadee

    • @brendagordon1348
      @brendagordon1348 Рік тому

      ua-cam.com/video/zWL0plgxo9o/v-deo.html part 8 chickadee

    • @brendagordon1348
      @brendagordon1348 Рік тому

      ua-cam.com/video/MISr4Whlhk8/v-deo.html last Part for chickadee

  • @simo4305
    @simo4305 2 роки тому

    Ugh..video is too fast to learn how to create bird.

  • @skyehaynes2441
    @skyehaynes2441 2 роки тому

    That's beautiful 😍

  • @freddieunvarsky5304
    @freddieunvarsky5304 2 роки тому

    😒 ρɾσɱσʂɱ

  • @bookedcreativeactorsacadem3213
    @bookedcreativeactorsacadem3213 2 роки тому

    Pretty! I like the one claw coming off the frame.

  • @chocmintz
    @chocmintz 2 роки тому

    Fabulous 😊

  • @Mahtab-y4j
    @Mahtab-y4j 2 роки тому

    😍👌

  • @transitvandoors
    @transitvandoors 2 роки тому

    Absolutely amazing. Thank you for sharing your talent .

  • @transitvandoors
    @transitvandoors 2 роки тому

    Thank you for the time and effort you put in to your videos. It's a great help to new felters like myself

  • @irenemartinez4128
    @irenemartinez4128 2 роки тому

    Beautiful! So happy I found you on UA-cam.

  • @andreabruce6405
    @andreabruce6405 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for sharing your work. So inspiring

  • @transitvandoors
    @transitvandoors 2 роки тому

    Another fantastic work of art.

  • @transitvandoors
    @transitvandoors 2 роки тому

    Hi, this is amazing. Do you have a video series on how to make this bird ?

  • @transitvandoors
    @transitvandoors 2 роки тому

    Fantastic felting, I am really enjoying this series about the squirrel.

  • @lisap9437
    @lisap9437 2 роки тому

    I'm in awe of your talent. I'm new to felting and am still doing more cartoon type stuff but hope to achieve more realistic pieces in the future

  • @lisap9437
    @lisap9437 2 роки тому

    Stunning

  • @mariajacquelinebeltranperi6911
    @mariajacquelinebeltranperi6911 2 роки тому

    Que ternura 😍😍😍😍🤣😍👍🏼👌🏼 que belleza lo que hace 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🤩🤩🤩

  • @mariajacquelinebeltranperi6911
    @mariajacquelinebeltranperi6911 2 роки тому

    😍😍😍😍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 que hermosura… muero de amor; felicidades que trabajos tan hermosos impecables prolijos fabulosos maravillosos me ha encantado su canal!

  • @Miauwies
    @Miauwies 2 роки тому

    ua-cam.com/video/JRaQittDDWI/v-deo.html I found this video explaining wool. Now I know why it's so hard, I have 'top' wool and for the spider and filling its better to have carded wool! And I bought stuffing/fill wool that is top wool and not carded, that is way harder to use in my opinion.

  • @Miauwies
    @Miauwies 2 роки тому

    Awsome idea to frame it like that! ❤️ To bed we can't send pictures on youtube, so I could show my progress and when it's done. Do you have facebook?

  • @Miauwies
    @Miauwies 2 роки тому

    I started my spider, it's hard to do and creepy haha. I looked up a photo from the underneath of a tarantula, that helpt me to place the legs. And then I saw they have multiple 'cushions' at the paws, so cute! 😛 I have two kind of wools, the one is like more longer and hairy and the other.. lol, I don't know how to describe it, it's different.. 😛😛 It depends what you want to make, I wanted to use the one that is less hairy, but didn't have black. The hairy one is nice to use for longer hair like cat's. My learning point is that I use to much wool and make it to dense and thick. So my spider now has a big booty. 😂