Transformation and the sacred cows
It’s been a bit busy around here the last couple of months because we have commenced work on a new studio. The transformation of our old shearing shed into a sewing studio is happening but is still a work in progress. The electricians are here today installing lights and power
Transformation
Today is moving day from a large home studio to a smaller rented studio in a local Church. Today we also moved from the large home to a large apartment. No more shovelling snow, cutting grass or taking care of the pool and gardens. A bitter sweat adventure for sure.
Butterfly Transformation
The first thing I think of when I think of transformation, is the butterfly. The emergence of a butterfly involves several steps. A butterfly reproduces by laying eggs. Young caterpillars hatch from the eggs. They have to eat a lot and then tear out of their skin. This process is
Rusty Stains
Being creative is the part I’m driven to, and once working, usually ideas keep flowing until the work is finished. However, most artwork starts with an empty page, blank canvas or in our fiber world, often with a piece of blank, most times white fabric. The dreaded Blank Canvas Syndrome
Tiny Pieces
Transformation with a scissors
Transformation
As Textile Artists fabric is one of the mediums we use. There are many ways to transform and alter fabric. One way is to take a piece of white fabric and transform it with dye, either natural or chemical. Altering the whiteness by making marks, by printing, by folding or
La Rambla
For me, Spain is and remains a very inspiring country. During our holidays we were introduced to “La Rambla”. They are originally dry revier beds. In case of heavy rain, they lead the rainwater from the mountains to the sea. But because it rains very little in Spain, you sometimes
Transformation
On July 5, my husband and I traveled from our home in Florida to our former home in Illinois. We attended a class reunion in his hometown of Marseilles. I always enjoy getting to meet people who knew him during his childhood and hearing wonderful stories of their youthful days
Change is as Good as a Rest?
I can usually adapt to change very easily, but recently I have been challenged! In early July I had a total knee replacement. I was so looking forward to the operation as the pain was getting so bad and moving around was difficult. Unfortunately the operation came with complications which
Lisa Jenni
Lisa Jenni Redmond, Washington State, USA Creating art is an integral part of me.I changed mediums, the focus keeps moving, I switched continents and needed to reinvent my social fabric, – I still create art. Before the move to the USA in 2000, I worked mostly in watercolor and illustration.
TRANSFORMATION…Next Steps and Art to Share
In our welcome to Round 4 of our Cloth in Common art sharing, we agreed to the overall theme of CHANGE,and as we moved into 4-1 with our new artworks shared the last few days of July 2023, we brought to our readers both beautiful and very complex Textile Art.
A Walk in the Forest
A painting by Van Gogh inspired a change of pace.