Snow Day!
Our first snow day of the winter today. I grew up in Florida, so I really appreciate the down time that a snow day creates in my routine. It’s different this year, though, because both boys are away at college, so my husband and I had to shovel the long drive by ourselves! We went…
The First Quilt of 2011
This is my first quilt of 2011, created for the Studio Art Quilt Associates 2011-2012 traveling trunk show titled “This Is A Quilt!” These are small pieces–quiltlets really–that will be matted so that only an 8″x8″ opening shows. The trunk show will travel throughout the US over the next two years to showcase the work…
Find My Work At Chasen Galleries!
I’m pleased to announce that my work is now represented by Chasen Galleries in Richmond, VA. Chasen is a beautiful fine art gallery with a wide variety of art, from paintings to sculpture to glass, and now textile art! They have five of my pieces, including one of my favorite new works from 2010, Red…
My Portrait in 100 Faces Project
In the spirit of trying new things in 2011, yesterday I sat for my friend and fellow artist Jill Banks to paint my portrait. Jill is an amazingly talented, award winning painter who began a “100 Faces in 100 Days” project this week. You can read all about it on her blog. It was a…
Word for 2011 – Explore
Last year I picked “Expand” for my word for 2010. It may seem like a silly exercise, but for me it worked. I started on a brand new series of work, like Aztec Autumn at right, that I’m very excited about, I created a presence on Facebook, I got into several well-regarded national shows and…
Thanks and Happy New Year!
As we wind down 2010 today, I’d like to say “Thank You.” Thank you to all who read my blog, make insightful comments, and encourage me along my journey as an artist. I wasn’t sure when I started this blog at the end of 2008 whether I would have enough to say, or whether anyone…
“Color Explorations” Solo Show at Maison du Vin
I put up my new solo show at Maison du Vin in Great Falls last week, called “Color Explorations.” It features 11 of my art quilts–doesn’t “Mirage” look great against the dark olive wall at left? I’m excited about this show because it gives viewers the opportunity to see my work in an environment more…
Great Weekend At Great Falls Studios Holiday Show
It was a great weekend at the Great Falls Studios Holiday Show! We all had fun seeing old friends and meeting new ones. I think it’s so much more fun shopping for gifts from talented local artists than going to the mall! I did some of my Christmas shopping with fellow artist Barbara Gatterdam, seated…
“Mirage” in Process, Upcoming Events
I’ve been working on the quilting on “Mirage” in odd bits of time over the Thanksgiving weekend so I can have it ready for my next show this weekend, December 3-5. It’s just about finished, as you can see if you right click on the image. Check back to the previous post to see an…