I am a Canadian artist in Calgary, Alberta, working primarily with textiles. I'm curious, eccentric and just a little opinionated. Surrealist in thought, Fauvist at heart, this is my almost daily art journal, eccentric and eclectic, explorative and absurd.


Do not add me as a contact if i can't see any photos from you. Please do not "friend" me on Facebook, or ask me to join your Fanpage----if i like you i will, otherwise i will ignore you. Life is too short to keep up with the Jonesing.

My shop FyberSpace is now open for business, specializing in naturally dyed and eco printed silks and cottons

My blog albedo .

Photos of arlee (1)

  • headshot1b by arlee
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arlee's favorite photos from other Flickr members (6,196)

  • Crinkle, center section -- P1350435.JPG by Half Mom-Squared
  • A glimpse detail by gerfotos
  • Week 4-Cretin Stitch Explorations by Cheryl Razmus
  • Back of kimono top by Living&Dyeing
  • 2010-10-11 by sandfisher
  • embroidery eye by wholelottalisa
  • Verticals by CoresFortes
  • Verticals by CoresFortes
  • Soft Life group show 2008 by Danny W. Mansmith
  • iridiumA by Betty Busby
  • One of my newest mixed media fiber art pieces at Vogue Knitting Live: Dear and Departed. by goshdarnknit
  • Week 2 buttonhole stitch by Hopscotch-corner
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Testimonials (5)

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    dogdaisy92 says:

    "Arlee you amaze me with the sheer volume and intensity of your work.
    Every time I try to catch up with your blog there are loads of new posts each with amazing experiments and adventures in stitch.
    You are a great asset to the textile community . You encouraged me to blog and supported me when I first arrived here. Thanks for being a great friend. (And thank you for all the advice.)"

    16th December, 2009

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    serenamorganpotter says:

    "arlee is an absolute gem.

    it's rather rare to find someone who is unabashedly honest about their creative life and yet in equal measure talented, yet she is both.

    her natural dyed fabrics are positively delicious and if you're considering buying some.....DO!
    an absolute dynamo! there's no stopping this woman!"

    31st January, 2011

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    Claudia Crane says:

    "Arlee, I know I've been a bad blog pal, and I've missed a lot of what you've been up to, but you have been an inspiration for me for a couple of years now. I am always excited to see what you've been trying on and what technique you've been test driving. Your work is thrilling!"

    30th July, 2008

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    cramzy says:

    "arlee I just want to say that your work is so wonderful and always so ful of new ideas I admirer you and I hope to se much more of you work
    thanks warm regards Emmy"

    1st February, 2006

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    Nicky Perryman says:

    "Arlee is great! I really admire her style, her tremendous spirit and creativity as well as her wicked humour. Her work is gorgeous, using beading, free motion embroidery and applique in rich textures and colours. This is one textile artist that inspires, encourages and keeps me constantly entertained. Please visit her blog at arleebarr.squares...."

    11th May, 2005

Name:
arlee barr
Joined:
December 2004
Currently:
Calgary Alberta, Canada
I am:
Female and Taken
Occupation:
textile artist/ floral designer
Website:
Albedo Design-- Chronicles of Concupiscientia Oculorum