Well, this is a surprise. Who thought I’d ever work with black, grey, and some gold accents? But, that’s exactly what I’ve been doing. It all started when I purchased some commercial fabrics with a hand-dyed look: big black circles and a great grungy grey. I pulled out all the fabrics I thought MIGHT work….
We stumbled upon a really DECADENT and well-stocked chocolate store near our hotel, (but I don’t remember the name.) Oh my, the aroma! Many of the candies were absolutely gorgeous. Just look at the gloss on these caramel orbs, below. And just look at these fruit candies. I’m guessing they weren’t made from chocolate but…
I visited the Paris fabric district about 20 years ago and it was charming. It’s changed a lot now and many of the small fabric stores have been replaced by tacky-tourist shops. The main big store is still there, though, along with a few bargain shops. The large store we visited has a great view…
I’m just back from a fabulous trip to Paris, where our favorite event was taking a cooking class. There were three students in our class and we met in the home of our chef, Catalina. Catalina tried hard to teach us correct cutting techniques. We sorta got it, but then we would forget and revert…
If you’re near Stuart, FL I think you’ll really enjoy the Uncommon Threads exhibit at the Court House Cultural Center. It includes a wide variety of fiber art: wearable, works with fabric, works with paper, and a wide variety of mixed media. This piece, by Meryl Ruth was my favorite. I just love the body language, especially…
Here are a few more photos from my solo exhibit, currently on display in Bedford, VA. They’re at the Bower Center for the Arts, and will be there through September 27th. The pink corner: L-R: Fragrant Canopy, Jubilation, and I’ll Bring the Kiwi I thought they looked quite good together. A few pieces with red…
Kandy G. Lopez is a portrait artist who’s currently working with yarn on gridded canvas. I got to see her work at the Orlando Museum of Art. Check out this large piece! (Maybe 10 feet wide.) Now, get closer. And closer, still. Amazing, right? Her portraits were very engaging. They were very large and in…
When I posted about the house my brother is restoring it was one of my most popular posts ever! So, I thought you’d like an update on this home in rural Virginia. It’s called Mountain Glen, was built around 1860, and is located on a farm my brother bought. Initially he repaired just the basics,…
How exciting to see my name on the wall of a gallery! The opening reception for my exhibit was on Friday, August 22nd. I was really pleased with it. The artwork was beautifully lit and hung and the colors looked very joyful. This was the primary view upon entering, (before others arrived.) I was especially…
I’m very excited to have a solo show coming up soon, in Bedford, VA! It’s been A LOT of work to prep, pack, and ship the 31 pieces that will be on display. And somehow things always take longer than I expect. Still, a GOOD reason to be busy! I’ve recently changed my hanging sleeve…