Beloved...Blessed are you among women. The essence of this inspirational and unique handmade gift for her is so moving! This unique textile and embellishment collage surrounds an archived image of a Saint.

The quote on the collage reads,

"Beloved. Blessed are you among women."   

As resourceful as the women she depicts, Colorado Artist KC Willis celebrates her "flowers of the prairie" through a fascinationg art form she calls "fiber fiction". Backed by her special "aged" canvas, the focal point of each work consists of photo transfers of Women of the West along with the quotes that tell their unique stories; quotes written by the artist herself.

Willis enhances the layered and textured fabrics by adding touches old and new, such as bits of collage scraps, pillow ticking, old hat flowers, rhinestone buttons, and even old shoe buckles and rusty nails.

Each "new" piece carries an image and a quote that may be repeated, but the fabrics and embellishments are always different.

No two pieces are exactly alike!

In Willis' eyes, all of her women are heroes. Some are famous historical personages like Annie Oakley and Calamity Jane, but many are unknown women she has selected from her collection of old-time photos and postcards. She personalizes each piece by adding words appropriate to the character.

"When I'm in my studio, surrounded by these incredible women, I don't have to put much effort into their quotes. If I simply listen, they will whisper in my ear. Calamity Jane catches me so off guard that I laugh out loud at some of the things she 'says'. My dogs look at me like I am crazy."

Indeed she is...about what she does.

Collage measures: 11"w x 17"l

Product tags: unique handmade gifts, inspirational and meaningful gifts for her