This is my latest hand painted silk art quilt. I longing for Spring, are you?
I hand painted this original silk art quilt. The flower, dragonfly and jaunty little precariously perched bird were hand painted and then appliqued on. Then I used thread painting to add details, to the flowers, the dragonfly and the other features. I’m so proud of my little dragonfly’s wings that were made entirely with thread painting. Here’s the pics:
About Myself & My Approach
Art has always played a role in my life, in one form or another. My family is filled with many artist's, so my love of art came naturally.
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've continued to paint throughout my life. On occasion I've sold my work, but I had more important priorities, I was raising my children, part of that time as a single parent.
My circumstances have changed, the kids are grown and I have more time for Art. Art is a form of therapy for me.
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.
My approach is an instinctual one. Generally, I do little pre-planning. I make creative decisions, choices, directions to take as they present themselves.
This approach can lead to quite a few changes in the direction the quilt takes. The outcome can come as a surprise. I love that element of surprise!
Sometimes everything just comes together & I think to myself, "this is one of my better ones". when that happens, I can’t wait to show someone. I 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.
I’ve had work published in several magazines., which is gratifying. But the most gratifying thing is having clients be really happy with their purchased art quilt.
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6 thoughts on “Tend Our Earth- Will We Cry When?…silk art quilt”
The painting and the quilting are beautifully done. The detail in the close up of the flowers is so rich! Nice work!
The painting and the quilting are beautifully done. The detail in the close up of the flowers is so rich! Nice work!
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Thank you so much for that nice comment.
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This is another gorgeous quilt! Your work is wonderful and you are so prolific!
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Thanks Mary, coming from you that is a real compliment,
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I LOVE dragonflies and this one is simply amazing. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks Marjorie. He was fun to do.
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