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 !!!
Star Birth
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

[NEWS] May 2020 – Uploading new work to INSTAGRAM

Angela Heath ART
May 2020 Newsletter

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

What’s happening…

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.


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Getting my ducks in a row…

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.

 

 


Sharing what I’ve learned…

Some people lead, others follow.  Still others march by the beat of their own drum.  When I realized this is me, I felt like I belonged.

 

Angela