"Indian Chief "

14" x 16" "From a painting by my friend, Calgary artist
Paul Van Ginkel Judy Strite - Last July "Indian Chief" took a couple of ribbons at the Western Showcase (Calgary Stampede).
See the registration forms for 2007

Judy writes:

"In my designs, I try and use very few colors. Like black and white photos, this shifts the focus towards the more textural aspects of the piece, which is a key element in these faces. My first attempt at an Indian face was "Walking Buffalo", below. I spent more time changing colors and rethreading needles than I did stitching!"

"Walking Buffalo"

12" x 15"

"When I began needlepoint it was quickly obvious that there weren't many projects available in my area that I wanted to spend the time on, so I started buying books and designing my own. I've long been involved with computers, albeit in a business environment, so it was natural that I start using computers in my designing".

"Sorrow"

14" x 15"

This haunting portrait was inspired by a Sunday newspaper article that Judy read on her way home from overseas.

"Greek"

14" x 15"

"This is the Westmacott Athlete from a photo I took in the British Museum in London. It was the one of my first faces and is my son's favorite. I love the texture of his marble curls."