A stitch here and a plop of paint there and with lots of sheer impulse an art piece is born. After realizing I have a done all I can do damage or wonderment, I ask myself what now? What is the impact of this small creation? To me the process is all important and the end result is up to someone else's interpretation.
I have been working on 16 small portraits to support the theme of our upcoming show. Although I have been sewing and using fabric since I was a small child, I am new to the world of Fiber Art.
The small portraits came out of my photographs of people who have come into my lives or those who show up here in the studio to work or chill, since working in fiber. I have even included my dog Maggie who is always attendant to whomever is visiting. She knows who will give here treats and those who know she is the sweetest watchdog ever. Beagles don't carry much of a treat unless you don't want loving. Three others are my grandchildren, who enjoy the constant supply of art supplies and adventurous play they can do here. the remaining portraits are of the women who have become important to me in individual ways. Each little quilt is simple and colorful. As individuals they hardly carry the strength that is seen when all placed together. As an artist, I am more of an artist and a person because of friends and family. I draw from their strength and the love. As with the small portraits, we shouldn't stand alone.
I have been working on 16 small portraits to support the theme of our upcoming show. Although I have been sewing and using fabric since I was a small child, I am new to the world of Fiber Art.
The small portraits came out of my photographs of people who have come into my lives or those who show up here in the studio to work or chill, since working in fiber. I have even included my dog Maggie who is always attendant to whomever is visiting. She knows who will give here treats and those who know she is the sweetest watchdog ever. Beagles don't carry much of a treat unless you don't want loving. Three others are my grandchildren, who enjoy the constant supply of art supplies and adventurous play they can do here. the remaining portraits are of the women who have become important to me in individual ways. Each little quilt is simple and colorful. As individuals they hardly carry the strength that is seen when all placed together. As an artist, I am more of an artist and a person because of friends and family. I draw from their strength and the love. As with the small portraits, we shouldn't stand alone.
