Author: A Heath

A Heath is an experienced librarian, archivist, author, curator and artist. Her work in metadata management, archiving and product management spans over 20+ years across many sectors - corporate, government, publishing, healthcare, education and ecommerce. On a personal note, Angela is a designer, textile artist and painter. She also has been an avid jigsaw puzzle collector for 30+ years.

APRIL 2021 | Newsletter | Coming Out of Hibernation

Angela Heath ART
April 2021 Newsletter

textiles | painting | surface design

What’s happening…Textiles

Meet “Sensoria”…Colors for All the Senses
I’m so excited about finishing Sensoria! This is a fabric mosaic stretched on a 24″ wooden canvas.  I’ve always loved doing quilted mosaics but this one is different in that it does not have stitching.
This piece has a collection of 35 fabrics curated by me that consists of batiks, hand-dyes, hand-painted, screen-printed, solid Kona cottons and digital fabrics made by me. The binding is a rich, deep navy blue mottled hand-dyed.  It brings great depth to the edging on the piece and really creates a floating kaleidoscope of colors.

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Sensoria Quilt

Studio Happenings

Studio Renovations 
I spent the first quarter of 2021 renovating my studio and storage spaces. Up ’til now, my studio has been more of a creative space.  For a long time, I’ve been yearning for a “creative” office feel that would suit my future creative endeavors.

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Check out details for each section on Pinterest –
https://www.pinterest.com/angelaheathart/heath-art-studio/

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Heath Art Image Catalog 
Having an online image catalog has been a long time dream of mine. I’ve been working on archiving all of my art images.  The image catalog will consist of copyrighted images from my paintings, textiles (quilts), surface designs and photography collections.  More to come on this endeavor…

Sharing what I’ve learned…

I’ve been a creative for all of my life.  Sharing my journey allows me to help others and help myself at the same time.  At this time, I want to share the tenets of my studio practice. Most of these tenets are the result of years and years of practice.  Throughout the year, I’ll explain more about these tenets and how they have influenced my work and life.
  • Learn by Doing – Commit to practicing your art
  • Blank Canvas – Starting without knowing  where you are going when you start
  • Patience – Nurture your own ability
  • Wabi Sabi – Embrace the imperfections
  • Experimentation – Just try everything
  • Instinct – Develop a practice of trusting yourself again
  • No Mistakes – Everything is meant to be; no need to apologize for anything

Angela

November 2020_EVENT NEWS | Safe Alliance – Art with Heart – Virtual Art Show | November 27 – December 4

Angela Heath ART NEWSLETTER
November 2020

abstract art | quilting | painting | surface design

Safe Alliance Art with Heart
Virtual Art Show
Nov. 27 – Dec. 4, 2020

This year, Safe Alliance is hosting a virtual art sale online.  I am happy to contribute my abstract acrylic painting, Subway View (20″x 16″) to this event. It is a great cause to help domestic abuse and sexual assault survivors in the Charlotte, NC area.

Visit the event website

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ART FOR SALE:

Subway View – $175
Acrylic Painting on Wood
20″ x 16″ x 1.5″
Click to purchase this piece

October 2020_EVENT NEWS | Las Laguna Gallery Online Show in November

Angela Heath ART NEWSLETTER
October 2020

surface design | quilting | painting | knitting | weaving | abstract art

Las Laguna Gallery
Online Show
November 1-30, 2020

I have 3 pieces for sale in the “A Light in the Darkness” online show running November 1-30, 2020 through Las Laguna Gallery in Laguna Beach, California.   This online show is their first and is centered around uplifting thoughts and positivity during the COVID pandemic.
Click to Purchase from the gallery

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ART FOR SALE:

Into the Light – $200
Digital fabric quilt
18″ x 22″
https://www.laslagunagallery.com/light?pgid=kfvjgmyx-cc4e03e0-6c9f-426d-bf6a-89cc73e8a3cd

Together Through Thick and Thin – $150
Acrylic Painting (unmounted canvas)
20″ x 16″
https://www.laslagunagallery.com/light?pgid=kfvjgmyx-ad85a5e6-2d82-4084-9cc7-621d04244902

Rise Up! – $350
Quilt
41.5″ x 24.5″
https://www.laslagunagallery.com/light?pgid=kfvjgmyx-1a2db18f-1c6f-4b86-bcb2-340840fdf7af

Click to Purchase from the gallery

AUGUST 2020 | Newsletter | Studio Happenings, Space & COVID

Angela Heath ART
August 2020 Newsletter

 surface design | quilting | painting | knitting | weaving | abstract art

What’s happening…Painting Space

Meet “Star Birth…when gases coalesce to give birth to a star”

This painting is acrylic and ink on 20″w by 16″h wood.  The topic gave way to form a new technique in my painting practice. That is, applying the ink first and then the acrylic paint on the wood. The soft gel applied to various areas on the surface of the painting act as a hard varnish.  The painting is absolutely mesmerizing to look at !!!

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Star Birth painting

US in space again !
In May, America returned to space with a manned launch since 2011.  The original date was scheduled at Cape Canaveral, Florida, but was rescheduled due to weather.  The wait was worth it…

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Astronauts launch into space for the first time since 2011

COVID Times

I recently worked on some quilts to express my thoughts and feelings during these times of pandemic and social unrest.  It was cathartic for me to express my feelings about this year so far. The collection is called In the Midst of Chaos.
Top row from left to right of collage:

1. the long road
2. sticking together
3. finding the way
Bottom row from left to right of collage:

4. when paths are clear and unclear
5. Unity in the midst of chaos (wip)
Check out more images below:

Studio Shiftings

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Light My Fire

I am a “seasonal” artist.  What does that mean?  It simply means that my studio work shifts with the seasons.  This “studio schedule” has evolved over the years and so far has worked for me.
In the spring and summer months, I tend to —
  • hand-dye fabrics
  • paint
  • knit scarves
  • weave
When the fall and winter comes around, I get back to —
  • quilt (*although I have been making small pieces this summer!)
  • archive and inventory work

Sharing what I’ve learned…

BENEVOLENCE

Webster’s dictionary defines benevolence as “the quality of being well meaning; kindness.”  Although I welcome commissions and sell art, I aim to create art to help societal causes that promote the well being of mankind.

Angela

QUILTS_0057-2_Midst of Chaos Quilts_2020_Behind the Scenes

Midst of Chaos MNI-QUILT SERIES
COVID
QUILTS, Covid Series, 2020, pieces, wholecloth, blue, white, bleached copper kona cotton
Covid Series
2020

Abstract discharged fabric. Original design representing unity in the foreground with chaotic shapes in the background. Quilted with cotton and metallic threads.

Top Row, from left to right:
1) The Long Road
2) Sticking Together
3) Finding the Way

Bottom Row, from left to right:
4) When Paths are Clear and Unclear
5) Unity in the Midst of Chaos

Midst of Chaos Quilt collage

Midst of Chaos QUILT – Behind the Scenes 2
Midst of Chaos QUILT – Behind the Scenes 3
Midst of Chaos QUILT – Behind the Scenes 1
Midst of Chaos QUILT – Behind the Scenes 4

QUILTS_0057-1_Midst of Chaos Quilt Series_2020

Midst of Chaos MNI-QUILT SERIES
COVID
QUILTS, Covid Series, 2020, pieces, wholecloth, blue, white, bleached copper kona cotton
Covid Series
2020

Abstract discharged fabric. Original design representing unity in the foreground with chaotic shapes in the background. Quilted with cotton and metallic threads.

Top Row, from left to right:
1) The Long Road
2) Sticking Together
3) Finding the Way

Bottom Row, from left to right:
4) When Paths are Clear and Unclear
5) Unity in the Midst of Chaos

Midst of Chaos Quilt collage

Midst of Chaos MINI-QUILT Series

QUILTS_0057e_Midst of Chaos: Unity in the Midst of Chaos_2020

Midst of Chaos MNI-QUILT SERIES
COVID
QUILTS, Covid Series, 2020, pieces, wholecloth, white, black, red, bleached black kona cotton
Covid Series
2020

Abstract discharged fabric. Original design representing unity in the foreground with chaotic shapes in the background. Quilted with cotton and metallic threads.

Top Row, from left to right:
1) The Long Road
2) Sticking Together
3) Finding the Way

Bottom Row, from left to right:
4) When Paths are Clear and Unclear
5) Unity in the Midst of Chaos

Midst of Chaos Quilt collage

Midst of Chaos QUILT – Unity in the Midst of Chaos