At the recent SAQA retreat, you could work on your own projects or take time out for one of the many excellent demos. One of the first I attended was put on by Sally Dutko and Pam Richardson, as they explained their process to us.
Sally’s work was used for most of the in-progress examples. As you can see, she collages paper and fabrics onto a base support.
Then, she stitches a grid and coats everything with a clear medium. (This gives it “tooth” for other media.)
Finally, she adds paint, stitching, more collage…whatever she thinks it needs.
On the one above, she finished the edge with satin stitching, and mounted it on to an artist canvas. An intriguing process, great work, and a professional presentation!
Pam’s work provided most of the completed samples. This small piece was created in the same fashion as Sally’s, but mounted slightly differently. Here, a canvas was wrapped in fabric and the artwork was applied.
I especially loved this beach scene of Pam’s. She used a variety of techniques and media to achieve her desired result.
Can you find the tea bags she used? And look at that reflection. Isn’t it effective?
“Stray” threads and an unexpected bright bit of fabric complete the composition.
What talented women! I got an Adrenalin surge from seeing their work!
Ellen Lindner
