More Journal Covers in Process – and a Start on a New Piece
I’m still working away at the journal cover tops–I’m up to 14 now! I can see possibly I need some more in the autumn color range. It’s a little like eating potato chips, you can’t stop with just one–I still have quite a few ideas for new covers. Which is a good thing! While I…
Color Inspiration from Santa Fe
I’m just back from an inspiring trip to Santa Fe, NM, where the colors had my head spinning! Wonderful blues and purples contrasting against terracotta walls had me designing new compositions in my head as I walked down the streets. And then there were the flowers! Both of these shots were taken along a street…
A Change of Pace . . .
After I got back from the Ann Arbor show last week, I intended to take a little time off to recharge, but I seem to have just temporarily switched gears. I’ve started two new knitted scarves in the last week–one of which is pictured at left. I just couldn’t resist the colors in this hand-dyed…
“Improvisations in Color” Show at Great Falls Library
I’m pleased to announce my “Improvisations in Color” solo show is up in the main conference room at the Great Falls library. The show runs through June 30, 2012 and includes 25 recent wall hangings. Using improvisational techniques, I created abstract designs for this work using only solid colors–no patterns. The solid colors mean that…
“Lavender Garden” Goes to New Home
Lavender Garden has gone to a new home! It was purchased by a collector of contemporary art who said it reminded her of the lavender fields in Provence. Many of my readers will remember that about 18 months ago I embarked on a new direction with my work–using solid colors rather than patterned fabrics…
Some Days It All Comes Together . . .
I’ve been struggling with a creative block the last week or so. I had pieces I needed to get done for a retail shop that carries my work and a new commission to design, but nothing seemed to be working. The creative spark had gone into hiding–not a good thing! Thankfully, I woke up yesterday…
Word for 2012 – Confidence
It’s taken me a while to come up with my word for 2012, but I’ve decided on Confidence. I’ve got a big new challenge coming up in March–participating in the Craftboston Spring Show in Boston, MA– and I want to go into that confidently. I’ve been spending quite a bit of time so far this…
Great Falls Studios Holiday Show and Sale
The Great Falls Studios Annual Holiday Show and Sale is this weekend–finishing up tomorrow, Sunday December 11 from 10-5. The show takes place at the Village Green Day School in Great Falls. As always, it’s a great show–lots of fun to see old friends and new during the holiday season and wonderful to spend the…