QUILTS, 2020, fused, whole cloth, red, orange, black, white
Artist Statement:
When you look at a flower head on, the leaves flow out from the center. But if you look the flower from the bottom then the leaves flow out and up from the center. Thus the name Rise Up!. This quilt is hand-painted with Derwent dye blocks and drawn on with fabric-marked Kona cottons. Making this soulful floral quilt was always in the plan. Unlike other quilters, I’ve waited a long time to do florals; always waiting for that unique way of looking at a subject that so many have looked at and covered. Rise Up! is appropriate for these times as we seek new looks, new perspectives to disappointingly familiar scenarios. Constantly creating, praying and rising up to elevate myself and the world around me.
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 !!!
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…
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.
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.
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 2Midst of Chaos QUILT – Behind the Scenes 3Midst of Chaos QUILT – Behind the Scenes 1Midst of Chaos QUILT – Behind the Scenes 4
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 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
Midst of Chaos MNI-QUILT SERIES COVID QUILTS, Covid Series, 2020, pieces, wholecloth, 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 – When Paths are Clear and Unclear
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 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 collageMidst of Chaos QUILT – The Lone Road
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