Isolation is feeling more isolated. Even though many restrictions have been lifted and social distancing redefined, I long for more of the day to day human contact, the sharing of ideas, insights and perspectives.
Art still feeds my soul. And connecting with family, friends and other makers on-line or by phones calls and text, is the saving grace. I still love the garden and being out doors as the weather in our very hot desert allows. The evenings as the sun sets feels the most peaceful.
I want to share a progression on the weave inspired quilt that includes a new designed quilt and playing with ways to quilt the current wave quilt.
Examples of blocks quilted by machine. Simple but effective.
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| Design 1 |
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| Design 2 |
The good news in the pandemic is more and more art makers are offering courses on-line. This is a great opportunity to enjoy an instructor who may be out reach otherwise (consideration given to travel and class costs).
Fiona Duthie is an instructor whose work inspires. I am taking her on-line Ink on Cloth workshop. We are in our last week. I have inspired and love the mark making aspects of the instruction.
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| Black Sumi Ink on Cotton |
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| Black Sumi ink on Silk |
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| Left: Sumi Ink on Silk/Felted, Right: Setasilk color added |
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| Felted silk, sumi ink and setasilk color |
Lastly, the SAQA journal, 2020 - Vol 30 #2, for this time in the pandemic is available on-line. I have a piece on page eight.
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| SAQA Journal 2020 - Vol 30 #2 |
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| Coastal Kelp - Global Warming Member's Gallery |
Stay healthy, stay safe, stay creative.
