Did I mention that these cards are addicting? Since I had the appropriate collection of materials out in front of me, I thought I might as well make a few more of these. With this group, I enjoyed adding the complementary color of blue and I tried out some hand stitching. Click any image for […]
Would you like to make your own note cards? They’re fast, easy, and a great way to use little scraps of paper, fabric, and novelty items. Start by painting the paper for the card bodies. Select a fairly heavy paper that can handle getting very wet. Paper intended for Watercolor or Wet Media is a good choice. A size of […]
At the last minute, I’ve agreed to do a demonstration of my “Sticky Fingers” glued collage technique at an upcoming quilt show in Melbourne. I love to do this sort of thing, and hope to see many of you there. Here’s an example of the kind of collage I’ll be showing. Click any image for […]
Whenever I need a fast or portable project, I often turn to making note cards. They’re quick and easy and recipients always love them. Here are some that I made recently. Click any image for a larger view. The one above includes: – Painted background paper, – A small piece of silk, – Lightly painted […]
Continuing with my mixed media collage, I darkened the strip of corrugated paper, added a grosgrain ribbon (which I’d previously painted,) and began to audition the placement of the last few collage items. Click any image for a larger view. Later, I darkened some spots, which I think was very important. I also overpainted the […]
I’m a big believer in the value of artistic experimentation. So, when I recently discovered a great book on mixed media, I decided to give it a try. This is the book, Creative Paint Workshop for Mixed Media Artists, by Ann Baldwin. Ann is primarily an abstract painter. Thus, her mixed media pieces include a […]
I’m part of an upcoming exhibit, which will include a book. How exciting! However, the book calls for a professional head shot of each of the 24 artists. Since many of us didn’t have one, the organizers set up a group photography session. Gee that was fun! Artists were encouraged to bring props appropriate to their […]
What do you do when your current project is just not turning out to your liking? This happened to me recently, but not for the first time. Over the years, I’ve had different approaches to this problem. Usually, I continue with the piece, working to improve it. Sometimes that improvement includes something very radical! At […]
My small art quilt group, Dirty Dozen Fiber Artists, is trying out a new format this year. Each month, we’ll have some sort of theme or assignment. That month’s coordinator will send several emails throughout the month, to get us going. Then, those who desire to do so, can follow the instructions and ideas and […]
Have you seen the new book 500 Art Quilts? It’s really wonderful, filled with many beautiful pieces. I’m delighted to have three of my quilts in it. Reconciliation: (Partial work shown by Marilyn Wall) Ti Plants A-Glow-Glow: (Partial work shown by Denise Oyama Miller) and Out of the Blue: (Partial work shown by Caryl Bryer […]
