Collaged scraps from 3 different screen prints, quilted and stitched onto a postcard backing. |
Friday, January 13, 2017
A little postcard ...
It seems I only get into my studio very rarely these days, and when I do it is a joyful occasion. Today I had two whole hours to myself and wanted to make a little fiber-art postcard for an old friend who I haven't seen in several years. He always remembers me on birthdays and holidays, and I'm not always so good. So this year he gets a special remembrance.
Thursday, December 22, 2016
A new art doll
I was inspired to make a Studio Doll for a sweet friend who always reaches out to others, and who shares her talents and kind advice so generously. Merry Christmas, Leslie!
Stuffed doll-body, acrylic paints, torn cotton and silk fabrics, photograph, metal bird, champagne mesulet (metal cap). |
Detail |
Detail of back w/ signature |
Sunday, October 23, 2016
What a lovely thank-you.
After purchasing Janett Rice's "Papa Quail" art quilt during the annual SAQA benefit auction, I received this little surprise in the mail. What a beautiful little thank-you note in the form of a fiber-art postcard.
Oh, no, Janett, thank YOU!
Oh, no, Janett, thank YOU!
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Wednesday, October 05, 2016
New SAQA Acquisition
Every year I watch the SAQA on-line auction with deep admiration for these little (12" x 12") works of art, and wish that I could have many of them for my very own. This year I won Janett Rice's "Papa Quail", which she created with rust-dyed fabric, then hand embroidered and quilted using hand-dyed embroidery thread.
I received it in today's mail, and it is even more striking in person. The hand embroidery and quilting add a rustic touch that perfectly enhance the rusted fabric. Thank you, Janett, for your beautiful work and for supporting SAQA with your art donation.
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
The Journey - Dinner at Eight, 2016
The Journey, 40" x 40" created for the 2016 Dinner at Eight "Patterns" exhibit. Shadows stretch out from beneath our feet, up toward something greater. The Journey must start somewhere. |
From their annual interview of the artists, I've pulled a couple of my own answers to include here.
Although I'm a visual artist, I get most of my inspiration from literary sources ... songs, stories, and quotations. One of my favorite resources is my 93-year-old mother, who still sings songs from her long-ago childhood ... oftentimes, these songs or verbal snippets find their way into my artwork.
I think of myself as a whimsical artist because I love humor in all its forms, but I also love bold and mysterious abstracts. My style has developed so gradually and has morphed in so many subtle directions that it's hard to pinpoint when I "found" it ... in fact, I'm pretty sure I'm still searching for it.
"The Journey" began as several digitally manipulated photographs, printed on cotton sateen by a printing service, which I then painted, inked, thread-sketched, and machine quilted. I have been using a "faced" method of finishing my art quilts, rather than a traditional binding. Below is a detail shot of the quilt.
The Journey - detail |
Saturday, June 04, 2016
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Creating business cards
A friend had admired my business cards and wanted me to make something similar for her. Since my cards are reproductions of my thread-painted art quilts, I offered to simply create something for her in Photoshop. She likes land turtles, but wanted something whimsical.
Here's what I came up with, to give her a choice.
Here's what I came up with, to give her a choice.
I called this one "Mother & Son" |
but this is the one my friend chose ... I think because of the "tortoise shell" glasses! |
Wednesday, April 06, 2016
Shoes, Shoes, Shoes
Just found a stash of pictures of some of the painted shoes I've done, and had forgotten about half of them!
These first two pair are art shoes, made for exhibit only.
Below is "City of Illusion," loosely based on lyrics of the song "City of Delusion" by Muse.
Here is "Treasure Hunt," festooned with jungly creepy-crawlies and a few off-road vehicles for searching out that treasure.
These next shoes I either painted for myself to wear, or are commissioned shoes for customers. They never fail to get double-takes and compliments.
And last but not least (because I can't remember if I posted pictures of it before), here is my favorite little purse I painted, starting with a plain canvas messenger bag.
I know there are some more painted shoes and bags lurking around here, I just haven't unearthed them yet!
These first two pair are art shoes, made for exhibit only.
Below is "City of Illusion," loosely based on lyrics of the song "City of Delusion" by Muse.
Here is "Treasure Hunt," festooned with jungly creepy-crawlies and a few off-road vehicles for searching out that treasure.
These next shoes I either painted for myself to wear, or are commissioned shoes for customers. They never fail to get double-takes and compliments.
First step - base coat |
Finished shoes. |
"Tragically Cool and Incredibly Hip" (and Awaiting Additional Inspiration) |
This was my very first pair of painted shoes, but I still wear them sometimes. |
Not much room for paint, but very fresh-looking. |
Gold & copper painted Merrells, with faux script. |
Remembering Oscar Silva |
White Merrell slides, simply tangled. |
And last but not least (because I can't remember if I posted pictures of it before), here is my favorite little purse I painted, starting with a plain canvas messenger bag.
I know there are some more painted shoes and bags lurking around here, I just haven't unearthed them yet!
Tuesday, March 08, 2016
Pajama Quilters
Jody, Betty, Sharon, & Barb |
Betty's star quilt |
Jody & Sharon, "oldest" friends. |
Jody's great Singer machine. |
Barb's Illusion quilt layout |
Betty's Bow-Tie layout |
Betty's Double Irish Chain |
Sharon's Stack 'n Whack |
Sharon - Overachiever |
Sharon's Blue Star Quilt |
Linda's Giraffe preliminary layout |
Linda's Giraffe final layout |
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