——-Here’s a couple of new works I finished for a commission. I’m soĀ fascinatedĀ with painting Ā birds these days and having a blast painting them , thenĀ appliquing Ā them .
Both of there art quilts are hand paintedĀ silk Ā with lots ofĀ appliqueĀ and thread painting. I’m going to post way too many pics of these, so pushĀ throughĀ if you’reĀ tiredĀ of all the details.
This is part 1-Ā birds and wisteria vines.
Warning: DigitalĀ cameras can cause an excess of photographs to be taken. Be warned! They are great but I get carried away with. Feel free to scroll down if I’m boring you to death.
Please Ā leave comments, [especially compliments, IĀ justĀ love those! Criticism, not so much!!!]
and tell me what you think. {Clearly I’m fishing for compliments here! Sad really..}.
About Myself & My Approach
Art has always played a role in my life, in one form or another. by my teens I had narrowed my focus to painting. I decided I was going to become a serious painter. I joined the Las Vegas Artist's Guild at 15, the youngest member at that time. I was completely out of place, I tried to go unnoticed, a mute fly on the wall, with a big smile pasted on my face.
I've continued to paint most of my life.
After a move to Oregon years later, I was introduced to quilting and fell in love.
I was introduced to quilting & fell in love.
In time I missed the creative freedom painting made possible.
Then I discovered mixed media fiber art, I was home.
MY APPROACH TO ART
It's the creative process that holds the greatest attraction for me. Starting with a tiny seed of an idea; vague and blurred around the edges, I follow where that leads. There are often many changes and adjustments along the way. The result can often be surprizing.
My approach is an instinctual one. Generally, I do little pre-planning. I make creative decisions, choices, directions as they present themselves.
This approach can lead to quite a few changes in the direction.
I love that element of surprize!
Sometimes I have one that I especially like, I can't wait to show someone.
At that moment l feel like a six year old, running home from school, a drawing in hand, excited to show Mom. At those times. I'm smiling like the Cheshire cat.
Iāve had some of my work published in several magazines. which is exciting. But the most gratifying thing is having clients be really happy with their purchased art quilt.
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Here’s a couple of new works I finished for a commission. I’m soĀ fascinatedĀ with painting Ā birds these days and having a blast painting them , thenĀ appliquing Ā them .
Barbara Harms Fiber Art 