Do you remember my earlier post about that light bulb moment when you are suddenly struck with an idea which excites you? This art quilt came from that kind of moment. I think you remember what I’m referring to.. Suddenly, a really, really good idea pops into your head, a this it !Eureka!’..
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Waiting for that creative light bulb .
not wanting to waste this beautiful silk on the wrong design. I’d look at it from time to time, waiting for inspiration to hit me. Finally the light bulb went off over my head, I know just what I’m going to do!!
Update on the art quilt – Sunflowers part 2- raw edge applique
I have still been working away on the Sunflower art quilt, still making petals, petals and more petals [you can’t have too many petals]. I hand paint each one on silk using a combination of Pueblo Seta Paints transparent and art colored inks. I’ll show you in a coming post how everything is appliqued down,. The size of thisContinue reading “Update on the art quilt – Sunflowers part 2- raw edge applique”
A new art quilt , bonus tuturial on raw edge applique
I had a recent commission I’ve been working on, that contains lots of applique.I thought “what a nice opportunity to follow the progress of making a art quilt and give a bit of a tutorial on raw edge applique in the process”. I’m sure everyone has their own system and tips, here’s a few of my own, learnedContinue reading “A new art quilt , bonus tuturial on raw edge applique”
Something I’ve been working on
Just out! Original hand painted silk abstract art quilt with applique in dreamy colors[ how’s that for a run on sentence?]. It’s purple, lime green,-blue and turquoise. The un-conventional quilting mimics the abstract background in shapes and colors. It’s 32 X 16. And..it just happens to be for sale…so contact me if interested. It’ s for sale at a veryContinue reading “Something I’ve been working on”
Field of Wildflowers 2 Robin Eggs
Just finished this one. It reminds me of an impressionist style, a Monet like art quilt?Well that may be a stretch…but anyway it is hand painted silk with the trees, nest and eggs painted separately and appliqued on. I spent a lot of time contemplating how to quilt it. I’m happy with the results, look at the tree trunk and each little flower received thread painting [thereContinue reading “Field of Wildflowers 2 Robin Eggs”
Completed Kraken
Here’s the finished commissioned quilt. Stormy sky, when ready to begin quilting , was hard to decide what direction to go with. Disclaimer:I know that I take a whole lot of pictures of works. I just want to mention that this is what happens when you give a digital camera and a web site, toContinue reading “Completed Kraken”
Follow Up on The Kraken art quilt
I’ve made a bit more progress the commissioned art quilt, I’m affectionately calling The Kraken. Everything is fused down and I’ve started the thread painting. It’s a change from my normal subject matter, but I”m having a blast. My client loves octopuses and I think she’s gonna really like this, I decided to add a second octopus just to surprise her. here’s some progress photos RelatedContinue reading “Follow Up on The Kraken art quilt”
Beginning a commisioned silk painted art quilt
This is a quick over view of the process of creating a hand painted silk art quilt and the process of working on a commissioned piece of art, as apposed to whatever you may feel like doing.I have found some of my best art quilts have come from a commission. There is a fine balance between you as an artist creatingContinue reading “Beginning a commisioned silk painted art quilt”
Starry Night a new commissioned quilt
A few pictures of a new commissioned art quilt I’m working on for a very sweet customer. This is her 2nd commissioned order and we’re planning a third. I love commissions, customers come up with ideas for quilts that never occurred to me. It is fun to get a fresh perspective and to run with their ideaContinue reading “Starry Night a new commissioned quilt”
That’s A Wrap! Seascape with Jellyfish
Just to finish the story, here’s is the finished quilt pictures of the commissioned Seascape with the Jellies.
Jellyfish Sea Scape art quilt part3
Here’s the next installment on this commissioned art quilt. It’s quite big so lots of room to incorporate ideas but lots more work. So here’s the pictures below. That’s it for now, I’m liking it so far a lot. See Ya! Any opinions?
