Thought I'd post a few more shots of the sun playing with the third accordion book.
The snow has moved in and is here to stay for a bit - until tomorrow around 1 pm
if the weather forecasters are correct. Be safe everyone!
Friday, February 8, 2013
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
In the studio
Working on accordion book 3.
Enjoying the sun streaming through the windows
as I monoprint
and stitch
and wonder what comes next.
Monday, February 4, 2013
O! M! G!
I still can't believe it. But it's true. So true in fact that I just booked my flight. In August I will be flying to Scotland to take
at Big Cat Textiles in Newburgh. You might have seen Christine's post about the workshop. She mentioned it to me after we met in Cleveland last October when I took India Flint's workshop. I thought about it and, at the time, just didn't see how it was possible.
Fast forward to last week when Christine and I discussed it again during a phone call. Her excitement was contagious. I mentioned the class to my husband and even after making sure he knew it was in Scotland, was very surprised when he simply said Take it.
So I am. Woooooohoooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!
I also get to spend a couple of days after the workshop exploring Edinburgh...which got me to wondering if any of you have traveled there and have a favorite hotel, B&B, restaurant, store, tourist destination, etc. to recommend. If so I'd love to hear!
at Big Cat Textiles in Newburgh. You might have seen Christine's post about the workshop. She mentioned it to me after we met in Cleveland last October when I took India Flint's workshop. I thought about it and, at the time, just didn't see how it was possible.
Fast forward to last week when Christine and I discussed it again during a phone call. Her excitement was contagious. I mentioned the class to my husband and even after making sure he knew it was in Scotland, was very surprised when he simply said Take it.
So I am. Woooooohoooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!
I also get to spend a couple of days after the workshop exploring Edinburgh...which got me to wondering if any of you have traveled there and have a favorite hotel, B&B, restaurant, store, tourist destination, etc. to recommend. If so I'd love to hear!
Thursday, January 31, 2013
What if...
Last week an idea flitted through my mind....
what if I took one of my large rust beauties and
cut it into 5 inch strips and
what if I stitched on it
mostly length-wise
with a only a few vertical lines?
Today I wondered what if bees wax were painted on it?
[Thank you Patricia Baldwin Seggebruch for the suggestion of encaustics! This is my version of it.]
The marks left on the newsprint after ironing to remove the excess wax were fascinating
and had me wondering if the paper could used as well.
And then it was time for a few photos.
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Washington, DC - Friday
Have you ever been to Washington, DC? It is one of my favorite cities. There's an energy that is infectious as is the friendliness of the people. I love DC.
In fact, I grew up in the area, mostly in Virginia, and still consider it home. Also worked in the DuPont Circle area for 5 years...which could be why that's the area chosen to stay in this weekend. Well, that and the really good rate on the hotel.
Thursday's train ride offered a good stretch of time for stitching while listening to an audio book.
Once settled into my hotel, it was off to The Renwick Gallery to see 40 Under 40.
40 under 40: Craft Futures features forty artists born since 1972, the year the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s contemporary craft and decorative arts program was established at its branch museum, the Renwick Gallery. The exhibition investigates evolving notions of craft within traditional media such as ceramics and metalwork, as well as in fields as varied as sculpture, industrial design, installation art, fashion design, sustainable manufacturing, and mathematics. The range of disciplines represented illustrates new avenues for the handmade in contemporary culture. *
Unfortunately, photos were not allowed so there are no shots of my favorite pieces in the exhibition.
It was possible, though, to get a shot of a tapestry by one of my favorite weavers, John Eric Riis. Pair of Prickly Pears (detail above) was woven in 1998 of silk with metallic threads and glass beads.
Yesterday, Friday, I decided to wander the DuPont Circle.
The ginger scones and jasmine tea at Teaism are delicious.
The Phillips Collection was just around the corner so it only seemed right to stroll on over.
The Rothko Room was heavenly.
My Friday ended much as it began...with a bit of stitching.
In fact, I grew up in the area, mostly in Virginia, and still consider it home. Also worked in the DuPont Circle area for 5 years...which could be why that's the area chosen to stay in this weekend. Well, that and the really good rate on the hotel.
Thursday's train ride offered a good stretch of time for stitching while listening to an audio book.
Once settled into my hotel, it was off to The Renwick Gallery to see 40 Under 40.
40 under 40: Craft Futures features forty artists born since 1972, the year the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s contemporary craft and decorative arts program was established at its branch museum, the Renwick Gallery. The exhibition investigates evolving notions of craft within traditional media such as ceramics and metalwork, as well as in fields as varied as sculpture, industrial design, installation art, fashion design, sustainable manufacturing, and mathematics. The range of disciplines represented illustrates new avenues for the handmade in contemporary culture. *
Unfortunately, photos were not allowed so there are no shots of my favorite pieces in the exhibition.
It was possible, though, to get a shot of a tapestry by one of my favorite weavers, John Eric Riis. Pair of Prickly Pears (detail above) was woven in 1998 of silk with metallic threads and glass beads.
Yesterday, Friday, I decided to wander the DuPont Circle.
The ginger scones and jasmine tea at Teaism are delicious.
The Phillips Collection was just around the corner so it only seemed right to stroll on over.
The Rothko Room was heavenly.
reflection of glass on The Phillips Collection gift shop wall 1
reflection of glass on The Phillips Collection gift shop wall 2
embassy flags
mural on P Street
My Friday ended much as it began...with a bit of stitching.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Searching for Roy G Biv - Black and white - updated
I'm a bit under the weather today - caught a cold after caring for my little urchins the past week while they had strep - and have opted to cull back through the blog and repost a few oldies, but goodies in black and white. My apologies for the repeats!
Noela has been working on UFO's this month and her latest now FO fits right in with this month's search.
my rusty cairn
discharging black cotton using bleach pen
exhibit at Spenser Museum, Lawrence KS using gunpowder
Philadelphia crosswalk
shadows
one layer of the story tiles
mono printing at the 2nd annual artist retreat
tabs on antique receipt book
my feather collection
detail of Christine Mauersberger's work during FiberPhiladelphia
gentle reminder in London
If you have a second, venture on over to see Julie's, Fiona's, Ersi's, Lisa's, Susan's and Liz's black and white. Enjoy.
Anca has a new post that contains a bit of wonderful news at the end as well as black and white.
Anca has a new post that contains a bit of wonderful news at the end as well as black and white.
Noela has been working on UFO's this month and her latest now FO fits right in with this month's search.
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