Where Did This Come From?

This new painting has roots in other designs I used in my quiltwork. For many years I did quilted and … More

Visitors in the Studio

I enjoy having visitors in my studio. I feel it is a great opportunity to explain and actually demonstrate how I create my … More

Sometimes a few spoken words can be a gift that is more special than anything tangible could ever be. A … More

NIGHT TRAFFIC, another construction quilt mounted on stretcher bars. I dyed much of this fabric in dark, rich colors so I could … More

Another painting on canvas. I don’t often use solid layering, but on this piece, I wanted to scrape into the paint … More

Painting on paper…so different than painting on canvas. When I’ve been working on my quilts and turn back to painting, … More

Yesterday was rather overcast, so this painting brightened up the day at the gallery walk and found a new home. … More

Welcome to my studio blog…studio 18 art. I’m just getting started on this, so stay tuned! I worked on … More