Theme Recap
I thought it would be a good time for a recap of what this group is about. We take turns proposing a theme for each of our quilts. We have overall themes for each approximately two year round of work. Beginning in 2017, all of our themes were UNUSUAL. If
DISCOVERING and WONDERING
Developing a story, or a piece of artwork, around the CELL is a magical ride through the fascinating world of “what’s inside” and how might it affect our “OUTside”. I am fascinated by the magical and very precious role of the STEM CELL. Having worked in health care for many
Organic Architecture
If you have been following my work in this series you know that I am focussing on the work of Antoni Gaudi and of course he was one of the original proponents of organic architecture. He is best known for his organic and free flowing architecture which is easily identified
Medullary Cells
Martha Ressler 3-6 Why are oak trees stronger than other trees? It turns out that the answer lies in their cellular structure. Cells called “Medullary rays” radiate from the center across the annual growth rings everyone is familiar with. They are visible to the naked eye. They strengthen the wood,
The Fighting Cell
A Cell is the Basic Unit of Life A cell membrane separates the cell from the outside world A cell has genes and can leave its own copy to offspring A cell makes energy and substances necessary for the cell to live A cell cooperates with other cells to structure
The Center #2
I had so much fun creating “Deb’s Building” for the last prompt (building), I decided to create another version for the prompt “light.” Here are the two quilts side by side. And yes, the color of The Center changes in real life, too. I think the green version shows the
Stewart Island Sunset
The prompt of light reminded my of my trip to Rakiura / Stewart Island which has often been the forgotten island of New Zealand. Like at anchor at the bottom of the country it is inhabited by 400 people on a permanent basis but is home to several thousand tourists
Beyond that, hope awaits.
Light creates shadows to make a sculpture or space look three-dimensional, and creates a certain mood to change emotion.Inspired by an image I found on Pinterest, I draw a design from that image and finally simplified it. Gray tone and black were repeatedly used, and a point was given with
New prompt: Cells
All life started with a single cell. During embryogenesis this cell is divided several times first building a cell cluster. Each of those is the precursor for a separate type of cells, e.g. liver cells, immune cells, neurons or muscle cells. They are all different in size, shape and function.
Millhaven Creek Awakes with the Sun…
Living near the rural escarpment that runs north of Kingston, Ontario, Canada, we are experiencing the transition from winter to spring. The fast-running rivers and creeks are now carrying the raging waters after melting begins south toward Lake Ontario. Heading off to walk early in the mornings to catch the
Winter Guest
Winter Light on Winter Solstice