My Sweet Prairie Studio / Art by Monika Kinner-Whalen

Almost half way done.. The foreground is the most tedious work. There are flowered, weeds, furrows, fence posts, and the tree. #commissionedart I do adore how orange blends into green though. It is pretty cool (somewhere between golden to olive is the key). There's some deep, dark shade in the foreground. Black/green. That will pick up the treeline colours and tie it all in. Pretty! . #threadembroidery #embroiderart #freemachinestitching #freemotionstitching #freemachineembroidery #textileart #landscapepainter #sewing #textiledesign #finecraft #citizenofcraft #canadiancraft #mysweetprairie #landscapeart

Moving ahead with this commission. I work from the horizon down to the foreground. Now, I'm about to blend in the greens. I'll add the water and the tree last probably. :) It was -51C in Saskatoon with the wind chill. The sunshine is pouring in my studio, and it's a good day to work in here. :) I'm nice and warm. #commissionedart #threadpainting #freemachinestitching #freemotionstitching #threadart #embroiderart #embroidery #monikakinner #saskcraft #yxeart #yxeartist #saskatchewan #landscape #threadwork #sewing

Working on my latest commission! I procrastinate so long before starting these. Now that I'm deep into it, I feel it's turning out SO great. The client supplied the photo (up behind there) and I'm free machine stitching on hand dyed and batik fabics (down in front). . #familyheirloom #familyfarm #saskart #freemotionstitching #freemachinestitching #textileart #threadpainting #commissionedart #monikakinner #canadianart #landscapeart #monikakinner #mysweetprairiestudio #harvest #embroiderydesign #embroiderersofinstagram #stitchersofinstagram

Framing art for you. www.MySweetPrairie.ca Thank you for supporting my art life. It's been 12 years. Being a full-time artist includes everything from finding inspiration to creating art to marketing, advertising, photography and often framing and shipping as well. We apply for grants, we hang our own shows, we teach, public speak, write articles and books, sometimes provide classes and workshops. We tour, we do markets. There's a lot of skills involved from sun up to sun down and all year round. And I wouldn't change it for anything! :) It's the same with being a musician. It's a lifestyle and a business all-in-one. You are a creative and a manager all at the same time. ;). Enjoy! Share if you like . Reels are fun.

Isn't it though!? Soothes the soul. Such pretty colour combo!!! Yarns from Margot Lindsay, here beside me on my weaving bench. #colourtherapy #paulbradleyswoodshop #mysweetprairiestudio #Saoriweaving #saoriloom #handdyedyarn #handdyedsilk #embroiderysilk #margolindsay #weaving #textileart

My wishlist. Will barter for print material (art cards, calendars, perhaps gift certificates). See comment section for updates.My wishlist. Will barter for print material (art cards, calendars, perhaps gift certificates). See comment section for updates.

Finished a 3rd embroidery for a commissioned set . Today will be a finishing, mouting & framing day.

I've been wearing crappy masks everywhere since day one. When I saw these gorgeous Embroideries by Jenny King, well... had to have one. Pretty, hey??

https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/MonikaKinner This is it! I'm putting the orders on Friday. :) THANK YOU!

Oh, look! If you want to purchase my work online, the Saskatchewan Craft Council has an online shop now. THANK YOU SCC ! :) https://saskcraftcouncil.store/collections/fibre

Leisha had some good questions. She stumped me on one! ;)