Want to see what I’m working on? It’s inspired by a photo taken at one of my favorite spots: an overlook on the Blue Ridge Drive. But, as you can see, I turned away from the distant view and noticed the one behind me. The setting sun gave the grass a wonderful golden hue! Click any […]
Did you accept my challenge to create artwork inspired by my Savannah photos? If so, how are you coming? Cheryl Gebhart took up the challenge and decided to realistically paint the primary image. She did so in her sketchbook, along with notes about the challenge and the date. Click the image for a larger view. Didn’t she […]
While waiting for a shopping opportunity, I put my mixed media book aside, and started on something VERY different (for me.) My new project is the result of several fairly diverse ideas. It all started with my admiration for a friend’s beautiful hand embroidered piece. Although I loved it, I certainly had NO plans to […]
I own the world’s most beautiful book, and I’m about to show it to you! But first, a little background. I purchased this book in the gift shop of the Cathedral of Ste. Chapelle, in Paris. Ste. Chapelle, is a BEAUTIFUL cathedral, known for its stained glass windows. The cathedral was built by Louis IX in the 13th […]
“Be inspired by your photo, not owned by it.” Sticking to this as our class motto, the ladies in Design Your Own Nature Quilt produced exciting work. This often required working slightly outside their comfort zones, but they were willing to do so, achieving great results. Donna used a photo of two Trillium. She rearranged them within her […]
On my second day in Sarasota, I taught Design Your Own Nature Quilt to a great group of women. This is my favorite class to teach because the students gain a lot of skill and confidence. However, getting there can be slightly intimidating since the students put several new concepts to work. Therefore, the class […]
I’ve always wanted to buy a star fruit, but have resisted due to the price. Recently, however, I was given one (by a gym member who grows them.) I couldn’t wait to slice it open and see the beautiful pattern. And it did not disappoint me! Is that not gorgeous?!? I love it! This one […]
People ask me which of my quilts is my favorite. Gee, that’s a hard question! I’m not sure I have a favorite, but if I do, it changes. Someone once told me that your most recent piece is always your favorite. In my case, there’s a certain amount of truth to that, but not always. […]
Have you been to my website lately? If not, I think you’ll find many things of interest there. One of the most popular pages is a photo essay in which I explain my process. I use this piece, Ti Plants A-Glow-Glow as my example: It started with this photo, and I show my process from […]
I went to my studio with the intention of putting things away. Honest. But, then I noticed the strange collection of things on my table and I just had to do some experimenting. Here’s what I saw: Some little plastic boxes that I’ve been saving because I thought they were cool: Strips of torn fabric […]
