My web site is set launch the end of the week. I love that word, launch!
I want to have lots of quilts to launch, so I’ve been working
“Red Egret” An art quilt depicting a red egret at the water’s edge.
A commissioned work ” Stained Glass”
Red Egret Fiber Art Barbara Harms
make lots and lots of quilts. That is easier said than done. Here’s a few, in various stages of work. I hope to be finished soon.
The first one closest to completion a silk painted red egret.
The colors in this silk are just wonderful. Wish I took time to write down my color formulas but no, it’s always a little bit of this and a bit of that, maybe a bit more of this ,,,you can follow my drift.
CREATING MY RED EGRET
More silk painting Barbara Harms Art Quilt
More silk painting was used to create my egret, add the details, feathers and so forth.Red Egret Fiber Art Barbara Harms
Red Egret Fiber Art Barbara HarmsA smaller art quilt being thread paintedDogwoods art quilt Barbara Harms
An experimental one. It’s commission and is sounding fun.A Stained glass window. I’ve been experimenting with different mediums to produce the look of old glass with a hint of light behind. I have designed what I’ll use and found a technique that will replicate the look. That.s the quilts so far, I’m off,have been siting too long.Ha!
Barbara Harms-Up Close and Personal
I've been a painter most of my life.
When I was introduced to quilting, I fell in love, jumping in with both feet. I loved quilting, but began to miss the creative freedom painting offered.
Then, I discovered mixed media art quilting, I was finally home.
My Process & Approach
For me, it's the process of creating that holds the strongest attraction. I love starting with a tiny seed of an idea; vague and blurred around the edges, then I follow where it leads.
My style is fairly loose and instinctual. I don't a great deal of pre-planning.The creative choices are made as I work on a piece, are based on my gut feelings at the time. This can lead to quite a few changes in direction.
The outcome can come as a surprise.
I love that element of surprise.
Sometimes everything just comes together & I think that this is one of my better ones. 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.
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