Asian Stencils
WHOLE-CLOTH
QUILTS, Fused Series, 2009, whole cloth, red, orange, white
Fused Series
2009
Abstract, hand-painted, stamped muslin with organza and silk.



Asian Stencils (detail view 2)
Asian Stencils
WHOLE-CLOTH
QUILTS, Fused Series, 2009, whole cloth, red, orange, white
Fused Series
2009
Abstract, hand-painted, stamped muslin with organza and silk.



Asian Stencils (detail view 2)
Surfer Down Under
Surface Design Series
12″ square by 7/8″d
Abstract design
2020
PAINTINGS, Surface Design Series, 2020, acrylic & ink on wood, turquoise, green, blue


Red Floral Up Close
Floral Portrait Series
12″ square by 7/8″d
Abstract floral
2020
PAINTINGS, Floral Portrait Series, 2020, acrylic & ink on wood, red, orange
Into the Light
Surface Design Series
22″w by 18″h
Abstract stained glass surface design. Digitally printed heavy cotton twill. Quilted.
2017
QUILTS, Surface Design Series, 2017, digital wholecloth, green, brown, blue, white

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

I started with INSTAGRAM a while ago but am starting a regular practice again. It will be an easy way for me to get work from the studio out. I have been photographing completed quilts and paintings at first light on the weekends.
So, I will be able to just load them to my Instagram account right from my cellphone. Just trying to catch up.

I’ve been busy these past months getting my ducks in a row. Re-organizing my office and studio space; ordering supplies and starting my painting sessions were among the first things to get done.
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I found out that my painting Mountain Blues was sold at Safe Alliance’s Art with Heart auction this year. I love sending my baby out into the world while doing it for a great cause – battered and abused women. Love this event and look forward to next year.

Mountain Blues (2016) India ink, acrylic on wood

Color Study 11 (Heaven)
Color Study Series
14″w by 18″h
Abstract surface design with multi-colors.
2016
PAINTINGS, Color Study Series, 2016, acrylic on wood, yellow, gold, white, blue

DSDLAB Tutorial 1.1 – How to Create Mosaic Textures in Photoshop
Mosaic textures are a great way to add a gridded, 3D effect onto your digital designs. I recently tried this effect on an image of a sunflower that I silk painted and subsequently printed as fabric. I think the effect can add depth and interest to any design.
What you’ll need
Photoshop CS or Elements or any graphics program
Tools used in this tutorial
canvas size
texture filters
mosaic tiles
duplicate layer
URL: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1d_oE1PiIz8J2oVH9y2MYQ6IvOCmNYIWO
DSDLAB Tutorial 1.2 – Creating Cherry Blossoms Gift Wrap Paper
My love of cherry blossoms inspired me to work it into a gift wrap paper! My idea here was that a line drawing of the cherry blossoms would give me an image that was light, airy and very stylish.
What you’ll need
Photoshop CS or Elements or any graphics program
Tools used in this tutorial
Outline filter
Duplicate layer
Transform – horizontal
Hue, Saturation
Offset filter
Wrap Around

URL: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1buV0Pe6SjwkcFEZvYjHj6s6eEXtT6jUp
DSDLAB Tutorial 1.0 – Creating a Simple Artistic Abstract Background with Fonts
Digital surface designers are always looking for ways to create antique looking digital images that can be printed on fabric. Here’s just one of the many ways that you can create an antique image with an old-world feel.
What you’ll need
Photoshop CS or Elements or any graphics program
Tools used in this tutorial
fonts
transform
clouds filter
fiber filter
texturizer
URL: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Efi_wmeQa1ttJrRdWBcUP7iCivQrv1Zz