"Tinker Bell" by Karmen Brister won Third Place - Animal Kingdom at Houston 2025.
Artist Statement: "I took a picture of my son's bulldog, Tinker Bell, snoozing. I knew I had to paint this picture and bring it to life. As ink flowed, painting her sleepy folds was irresistible; then, threadpainting detailed each crease meticulously, mimicking her skin's texture. Stitches brought out depth, capturing her relaxed form while tracing the contours of her skin and every slumbering wrinkle."
Techniques: Hand Painting; Machine Quilting and Thread Painting
Design: Original Design
Maker: Karmen Brister
Quilter: Karmen Brister
Year Made: NA
Owned By: NA
Size: NA
Shows & Museums: Houston International Quilt Festival 2025
Awards: Third Place - Animal Kingdom (Sponsored by French European Dress Forms) at Houston International Quilt Festival 2025
