Views of the Neighborhood – Carol Williard van Ginkel – Needle Painting

~ John W. Howell

Today, we are visiting an exhibition of Needle paintings by Lakeway artist Carol Williard van Ginkel. Needle painting is a process using needles, thread, and multicolored string to produce a work of art.

Carol learned to embroider from her grandmother, who taught her to cross-stitch. She became interested in Needle painting and fell in love with it. The exhibit shows her progress over the last seven years.

 

 

 

 

 

We are catered by Bouldin Creek Cafe in Austin. Our entertainment is Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, and Dolly Parton

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89 thoughts on “Views of the Neighborhood – Carol Williard van Ginkel – Needle Painting”

  5. Carol really is quite talented. The needle work is quite exquisite. And you did a terrific job in photographing them, John. No need to apologize!

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  9. Oh WOW!!! and I mean WOW…. These are exquisite embroidery works of art.. I know from doing a little embroidery years ago on a table cloth I made just how long and intricate these can take..
    I adored All of them. But the Birds and the flowers stood out for me… Just beautiful John…

    Thank you for sharing your visit and day out xx ❤

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  10. As someone who did various kinds of embroidery and needlework for many years, I really appreciated seeing these works of art. Beautiful! Thanks for sharing, John, and have a wonderful Sunday! 😀 ❤

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  15. I’m not a fan of needlepoint but always appreciate what goes into them. These however are unusual and truly works of art I could see haning on my wall, John! Thanks for sharing and have a great day💕

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  16. She is an exceptional artist with her needle. I do embroidery but this takes the craft to a whole new level. And just beautiful.

    I think I’ll indulge in a scramwich – Have a great Sunday!

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  20. Wow! Thanks for showing this needle art, John!

    I love it. Carol Williard van Ginkel is very talented. She should be very proud of herself. It takes a lot of zen patience to make those paintings.

    Yes, I do have some faves…. Fat Bird, the Painted Ponies and the flowers.

    Beautiful, John, thank you for this!

    Oh…lots of vegan today. I’ll try the ove cake w/tofu.

    All in all a wonderful menu, John!

    🐂 🐂 🐂 🐂

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  21. Her artwork is stunning, John. Thanks for bringing us along with you.

    I’ll go with the Predictable Breakfast. I’d hate to have them run out of tofu, so I’ll stick with eggs.

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  23. I’m not feeling too hungry today, so just a cuppa coffee for me, please. Oh my … those are so beautiful, John! I especially loved the ones of animals … birds, alligator, unicorns … stunning! I bet that takes a lot of time, patience, and a steadier hand than I have! Thanks for this fun trip!

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  27. I’m not sure this art form would be something I’d enjoy doing, but it looks as if she has a nice flair for it. I’m especially enamored of the two fish and the ponies. Hope your Sunday was restful!

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