Great Falls Studios Show at Life With Cancer Center
I have five pieces at the new Great Falls Studios All Media Exhibit at the Life With Cancer Center in Fairfax, including Fire and Ice, at left. The exhibit showcases 19 Great Falls Studios artists in a variety of media, including paintings, photography, sculpture and fiber. We’re having an opening reception this Wednesday, November 10…
New Inspiration from Travel
I’ve been off the grid, so to speak, this last week traveling in London, so no work got done in the studio. But that doesn’t mean no work was getting done! My mind was busy with new ideas every day. I loved the colors and textures of a new place and took lots of pictures…
“Abstract Stripes” at Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery
There’s a new show up at the Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery and I have three wall pieces there, including Abstract Stripes, the long skinny piece in the middle at left. You can see a closer view of this piece here. (My apologies for the incorrect links previously. I have been off the grid this last…
Studio Tour Was Fantastic!
The Great Falls Studios Studio Tour was fantastic this year! The weather was perfect and lots of people came out to celebrate art and creativity. Thanks to all who visited my studio–I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your kind words and positive support. As much as I love working in my studio and…
Studio Tour This Weekend!
It’s time! The Great Falls Studios 7th Annual Studio Tour is this weekend, Saturday, October 16 and Sunday, October 17 from 10 AM – 5 PM both days. It’s a free driving tour of the back roads of Great Falls to see 48 artists in the studios where they create. For more information and to…
“Red Totem” Unveiled
Red Totem is the second piece that received a “skinny email” from a major national show–see my earlier post for the other piece, Aztec Autumn. Although I’m disappointed that neither of these quilts were accepted, I’m pleased about having them to show at the Great Falls Studios Studio Tour this weekend! I’m very excited about…
“Playing with Crayons II” at Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery
I created a smaller version of my Playing with Crayons quilt for the current show at the Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery at the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria. The show is titled “the Child Within” and it’s going to be up for another week. I don’t usually make different versions of the same piece, but Crayons…
“Aztec Autumn” Revealed
Well, I got a “skinny email” from the major show I entered this piece into–meaning it was not accepted, so now I can unwrap it and show it off! It’s called Aztec Autumn and I’m really happy with the way it turned out. I thought it had a chance of being accepted, but you can…
One Week Until the MPAartfest on Sunday Oct. 3
It’s just one week until the McLean Project for the Arts MPAartfest on Sunday, October 3. I’m busy getting everything sorted, tagged and ready to go! You can get more information and directions at the MPA website here. Notice the new hours this year–10:30 AM – 4:30 PM. At right is a new piece I…