(If you want to see where this all began, start here.) After constructing the first flower, I worked on the second one, in the same fashion. Again, I delayed adding the dark center,. However, I folded some dark fabric and pinned it in place, just to get the proper effect. Hey, looking good! At this point, […]
These photos represent the final ones from the Dirty Dozen Exposed! 2009 exhibit. (Click on any image for a larger view.) Many of these pieces are for sale, and one has sold already! The exhibit is on display through October 31st. If you’re in Melbourne, FL, I hope you’ll get to see it! See more […]
The following photos show more of the wonderful artwork currently on display in the the Dirty Dozen Exposed! 2009 exhibit. (Click on any photo for a larger view.) Two of my small pieces are shown in the next photo, bottom right. They are Reflections, and Bird of Paradise. Ripening, My piece is the largest one in the […]
Sue asked for more exhibit photos, so here are photos of the three group projects. The first is our self-portraits. These are integral to the group, since completion of one is a criteria for membership. Mine is the purple silhouette on the right, done six years ago. (Click on any image for a larger view.) Next […]
Today, we had the opening reception that launched Dirty Dozen Exposed! 2009. This is the annual exhibit put on by my art group, the Dirty Dozen Fiber Artists. The reception was a huge success, with a room full of visitors throughout the afternoon. (At one point, it was even hard to get in!) The women shown below […]
After the background was complete, it was time to start creating the flowers. The photo below shows my set up. (BTW, I have my blog set up so you can always click on a photo for a larger view.) My composition was on the left design wall, with my design cartoon on the right one. I […]
Before I tell you about my design decisions, perhaps it would be helpful if you knew a little about the technical aspects of my process. Construction starts on a design wall. This is housing insulation covered with felt. I pin up a piece of white background fabric, as a base. Then, I begin to pin […]
The annual exhibit showcasing my local fiber art group starts in just a few days, and we’re getting very excited! If you’re in Melbourne, FL during the month of October, I hope you’ll get a chance to stop by. Here are the details: Fiber Art Exhibit: Dirty Dozen Exposed! 2009 6th annual exhibit From October 2nd […]
Check out this awesome image: Isn’t it fantastic? It’s the work of paper collage artist Elizabeth St. Hilaire Nelson. I was introduced to Elizabeth’s work several years ago, and I’ve been an admirer ever since. Elizabeth recently had a show in a local gallery, so I suggested a meeting. She must be brave, because we met for […]
I’ve finally learned enough Photoshop Elements to use it as a design tool. (Which is to say I can eventually figure things out, with the help of a good tutorial book.) I put those skills to work in creating the composition for my latest piece which features Black Eyed Susans. First, I isolated several of the flowers, […]
