I’ve been focusing on several quilts. As I’m wrapping up the Stained Glass Window quilt, it occurred to me that I may not have posted photos of the other quilts I’d finished.They are both painted silk with thread painting.Here are a few photos. Both quilts are available on my website.http://barbaraharmsfiberart.com
They are both painted silk with thread painted,
Pink Blossoms Blue Sky
Detailed view of the thread painting on Pink Blossoms Blue Sky
Pink Against Blue a fiber art quilt
Details of dogwood thread painting
The Red Egret art quilt
Here’s the other art quilt I’ve finished, the Red Egret, I began this art quilt with silk painting the background. While doing that I roughly blocked in the color areas where the features of the design would later be placed. The egret was created almost exclusively with thread painting,
A pictue of the art quilt Red Egret in it’s entirity
The paints I mixed for the water I added a sprinkle of glitter to create the glints of that are reflected off the glassy surface of the water. light makes when reflected
Red Egret fiber art quilt by Barbara Harms
A detailed look at the thread painting that created the feathers.
Red Egret Fiber Art Barbara Harms
So there they are, a couple of the quilts I’ve finished. Next post I’ll show you the 3rd, a stained glass window quilt.. commission
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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A detailed look at the thread painting that created the feathers.
