Wednesday, April 6, 2011

A Rug Design


This is a photo of a rug based on the design I created for the end sheets for my book Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? (written by my friend, Bill Martin Jr). It is in my home and I enjoy its colorful design on a daily basis. I am very pleased with how this small image was blown up to a large scale faithfully. The rug is a wool and silk hand-hooked rug and was made by Tibetan artisans. Perhaps one day I will become a rug designer!
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27 comments:

  1. ChantalApril 6, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    beautiful!

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  2. UnknownApril 6, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    wow, wonderful!

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  3. Cheryl CochranApril 6, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Wow, this is fantastic! I'd love to have one of your designs on a rug. It would add so much character to a room.

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  4. calibosmomApril 6, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Why wait? Design away!!!

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  5. PaigeApril 6, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    So beautiful!! Please do design rugs or have your already finished end paper designs made into rugs. I would surely love and enjoy one in my house. So much color, texture and movement!!! How exciting - new adventures!

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  6. JoyApril 6, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous!

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  7. PaintedpaperApril 6, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Lovely! My students and I have been so inspired by you and have been painting paper for years but we have just started felting with various wools. The texture of the fibers is great and I can see how designing rugs would be a exciting new material. Please keep on designing I would love to see more beautiful rugs! :)

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  8. MiniApril 7, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    wow

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  9. UnknownApril 9, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    create a line of rugs! They would be a hit!

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  10. AnonymousApril 13, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Ahh. It seems you already have become a rug designer...and this was your first one. Our 3 little ones have always enjoyed your "What Do You See" books...well, all your books! Glad I found your blog.

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  11. JennApril 13, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Sir,
    I think you have become THE rug designer.
    You work inspires SO many in SO many different ways.
    Thank you for inspiring me & my children.

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  12. Cindy PaulApril 13, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Really quite exciting. The colors are indeed vibrant and cheerful. I like this concept.

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  13. Heather - Dollarstorecrafts.comApril 17, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    I would love to see rugs of your design! :) Very beautiful!

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  14. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Beautiful!

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  15. GayeApril 25, 2011 at 1:38 AM

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  16. GayeApril 25, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    So inspiring. I never tire of your beautiful artwork, and my Primary School art students don't either!

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  17. Jo EmpsonApril 25, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Just came across your wonderful blog which unfortunately has become yet another distraction and excuse for me not to put pen to paper whilst supposedly writing my dissertation on ‘Colour and Texture’. Needless to say your work is a huge influence and thank you for all these years of
    illustrative inspiration! Once a designer...always a designer!

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  18. a new me in 2008April 26, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    love it!:-)

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  19. Butterfly KissesMay 3, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    It looks truly inspiring and artistic! Thanks for sharing!--dianne

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  20. Wendys HatMay 12, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Looks like you already are a rug designer Mr. Carle! It's beautiful!

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  21. Foyer Home MAINESeptember 24, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    What a wonderful play of chaos and harmony!!! Very lyrical.

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  22. malarDecember 22, 2011 at 1:45 AM

    Wonderful blog & good post.Its really helpful for me, awaiting for more new post. Keep Blogging!


    Designer Rugs

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  23. JohnDecember 24, 2011 at 3:20 AM

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  24. JohnJanuary 27, 2012 at 2:40 AM

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  25. UnknownJanuary 28, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    Great thoughts you got there, believe I may possibly try just some of it throughout my daily life.

    Designer Rugs

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  26. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2012 at 4:34 AM

    That looks attractive and simple.

    Create an Online Shop

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  27. iconrugsFebruary 8, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    I'm changing the old rugs. So I'm looking new attractive wool rugs. I think it could be perfect for my home.

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