Posts Tagged: quilt art
VIRGA near PLACITAS
I think this painting reflects what I have been seeing around Santa Fe for an entire month. The rain threatens…lots of noise and wind, but not a drop reaches the ground. VIRGA, rain that evaporates before reaching the ground, is
VIRGA near PLACITAS
I think this painting reflects what I have been seeing around Santa Fe for an entire month. The rain threatens…lots of noise and wind, but not a drop reaches the ground. VIRGA, rain that evaporates before reaching the ground, is
Carrying On III
This piece is the third in my Carrying On series. I wanted to do something with more color and a bit of fun. This piece is still based on a parfleche form, saddlebags. I painted the fabric with circles and
Carrying On III
This piece is the third in my Carrying On series. I wanted to do something with more color and a bit of fun. This piece is still based on a parfleche form, saddlebags. I painted the fabric with circles and
Hanging Basket no. 4
I spent the past week finalizing the designs for a few of my mixed media textile pieces. I put together certain elements and am working toward the completion of at least two pieces. Above is a detail view of the
Hanging Basket no. 4
I spent the past week finalizing the designs for a few of my mixed media textile pieces. I put together certain elements and am working toward the completion of at least two pieces. Above is a detail view of the
WHITE LIGHT Hanging Basket
WHITE LIGHT Hanging Basket This is my third hanging basket, White Light, in the Strings Attached series. It is different from the others, both in shape and materials. The armature that supports it is also different in that it has
WHITE LIGHT Hanging Basket
WHITE LIGHT Hanging Basket This is my third hanging basket, White Light, in the Strings Attached series. It is different from the others, both in shape and materials. The armature that supports it is also different in that it has
Sometimes I Go To Pieces
Sometimes I Go To Pieces is a textile construction that started as an experiment but developed into a completed piece. It is on display at the Rotunda Gallery. I was playing with painting or dying canvas, working both wet and
Sometimes I Go To Pieces
Sometimes I Go To Pieces is a textile construction that started as an experiment but developed into a completed piece. It is on display at the Rotunda Gallery. I was playing with painting or dying canvas, working both wet and
A NEW QUILT
I made this quilt, T.A.L.E….There’s Always Loose Ends, to accompany my paintings in the LIMITED VOCABULARY series. The background is painted and quilted cotton. The banners hanging along the front of the quilt are constructed of my own hand
A NEW QUILT
I made this quilt, T.A.L.E….There’s Always Loose Ends, to accompany my paintings in the LIMITED VOCABULARY series. The background is painted and quilted cotton. The banners hanging along the front of the quilt are constructed of my own hand
Quilt Hanging System
I installed a new system to display my quilts in the studio. This rack was originally used to organize architectural plans, but serves my purpose beautifully. I still have some quilts hung separately on the walls, but this “rack” allows
Quilt Hanging System
I installed a new system to display my quilts in the studio. This rack was originally used to organize architectural plans, but serves my purpose beautifully. I still have some quilts hung separately on the walls, but this “rack” allows
Woven felt
I am continuing to use felt in different iterations. This time, quilted, layered, stitched and woven, mounted on a gallery canvas. The weaving is so inticing…let’s go larger! Happy Holidays…from the studio
Woven felt
I am continuing to use felt in different iterations. This time, quilted, layered, stitched and woven, mounted on a gallery canvas. The weaving is so inticing…let’s go larger! Happy Holidays…from the studio
Circle of Growth
I completed this piece today, CIRCLE OF GROWTH. It is done using the same method as the previous pieces, but this piece is 20×20 inches square. It is cut, painted and quilted felt. Not seen in this photo, it is
Circle of Growth
I completed this piece today, CIRCLE OF GROWTH. It is done using the same method as the previous pieces, but this piece is 20×20 inches square. It is cut, painted and quilted felt. Not seen in this photo, it is
Finished
I have finished my fused quilt! I am pleased with how easily it quilted and how flat it finished. The pieces do not look separate and layered…much to my surprise. When I finished the quilting, I thought it
Finished
I have finished my fused quilt! I am pleased with how easily it quilted and how flat it finished. The pieces do not look separate and layered…much to my surprise. When I finished the quilting, I thought it
Trial and Error
How time flies! A few weeks ago, I started on a new quilt. I am using a technique that I haven’t used before, but that many people have used for years…FUSING. I had a design in my head and I
Trial and Error
How time flies! A few weeks ago, I started on a new quilt. I am using a technique that I haven’t used before, but that many people have used for years…FUSING. I had a design in my head and I
Good News
My quilt, Everyman’s Red Carpet, has been accepted into the Cultural Red exhibit at the Capitol Rotunda in Santa Fe, NM. The gallery space in the state Capitol building is lovely and the show is always hung beautifully. I am
Good News
My quilt, Everyman’s Red Carpet, has been accepted into the Cultural Red exhibit at the Capitol Rotunda in Santa Fe, NM. The gallery space in the state Capitol building is lovely and the show is always hung beautifully. I am
Red Carpet Detail
This is a detail image of a quilt I completed a few weeks ago. I have submitted it to a jury, so I do not want to show the entire piece until I know its fate…EITHER accepted or rejected.
Red Carpet Detail
This is a detail image of a quilt I completed a few weeks ago. I have submitted it to a jury, so I do not want to show the entire piece until I know its fate…EITHER accepted or rejected.
It’s a New Year
It’s a new year and time to get back to the studio. Those of you who know me realize that I have been suffering with arthritis for years. This fall, I had bilateral hip replacement, so I can now move
It’s a New Year
It’s a new year and time to get back to the studio. Those of you who know me realize that I have been suffering with arthritis for years. This fall, I had bilateral hip replacement, so I can now move
Casual 3D…untitled
This piece is very informal as compared to the piece, ICARA, in my last post. Having experimented with both extremes, I feel I want to find a happy medium. I am pleased with this piece because I love the way
Casual 3D…untitled
This piece is very informal as compared to the piece, ICARA, in my last post. Having experimented with both extremes, I feel I want to find a happy medium. I am pleased with this piece because I love the way
