An Award at “Sticks and Stones” Exhibit!
I was thrilled to hear my name called at the opening reception yesterday afternoon for an Honorable Mention award at the Great Falls Studios “A Sea of Sticks and Stones” multimedia art exhibit. Shades of Autumn, at left, is one of three of my wall pieces in the show, which includes painting, photography, ceramics and…
“Sea of Sticks and Stones” Exhibit Up in Reston – Reception Friday
I spent most of the day Tuesday helping to hang a wonderful show at the US Geological Survey building in Reston, VA. Titled “A Sea of Sticks and Stones,” it’s the first ever juried art show by Great Falls Studios outside Great Falls, VA, and I’m happy that three of my quilts were juried in!…
New Book Includes Three of My Quilts!
I’m excited to announce that a newly published book–500 Traditional Quilts–includes three of my quilts. It’s a beautiful book with lots of inspiring images, curated by Karey Patterson Bresenhan. I’m honored to be in such wonderful company. I’ve known about this for a while now and it’s been tough to keep it to myself, but…
“Secret Garden” Goes to a New Home
One of my favorite pieces, “Secret Garden,” went to its new home yesterday at the Art in the High Desert show in Bend, Oregon! When I asked the new owner where it would be hung, he said he hadn’t decided between two possible locations, so it might live in one room for a while and…
Great First Day at Art in the High Desert!
It was a great first day yesterday at the Art in the High Desert show in Bend, Oregon! The weather was glorious, the visitors were friendly and interesting to talk to, and two of my pieces found new homes. I’m in a corner booth–number 83 just as you cross the bridge from the Old Mill…
Alaska, and “Cairns” Ready at Art in the High Desert Show
Wow–it’s been a whirlwind couple of weeks! After I shipped my work and my display setup out to Oregon last week (which always takes longer and involves more hair pulling than I anticipate), our boys met us in Alaska for a long awaited family vacation in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. It’s a wilderness park that…
What I’m Working On
Pillows! At right are five of the twenty pillow tops I’m working on this week. They’ll be shipped to the Craftsbury Outdoor Center next week to add a touch of color to the rooms in the lodge there. I’ve made pillows for them before, so with this shipment, hopefully there will be Cindy Grisdela pillows…
Back from a Great Week in Ann Arbor
What a great week at the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair! The weather was beautiful, I met a lot of interesting people, and eight of my wall quilts went to new homes, including Fantasy Garden at left. The new tent worked out just fine–it was easy to set up and take down, and it added…
Ann Arbor Art Fair Coming Up Next Week!
The Ann Arbor Art Fair is almost here! Next week the streets of town will be filled to brim with art, artists and art lovers. The show runs from Wednesday, July 16 through Saturday, July 19. Hours are 10 AM – 9 PM Wednesday-Friday and 10 AM – 6 PM Saturday. Although I’ve been in…