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Extreme
Abstract, Artist motivation, choices, Construction 3/26/23 Abstract, Artist motivation, choices, Construction 3/26/23

Extreme

The word "extreme" brings to mind many conditions that are the opposite of feeling safe and well.

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Good People
Abstract, Construction, Contemporary, repeated themes 1/26/23 Abstract, Construction, Contemporary, repeated themes 1/26/23

Good People

I thought about all those people in our lives who support us, teach us, entertain, heal, cook, share, help, and are ready to step up. They are Good People.

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Good Balance
Abstract, Art Attributes, composition, Contemporary, Order and Chaos, Series 11/30/22 Abstract, Art Attributes, composition, Contemporary, Order and Chaos, Series 11/30/22

Good Balance

The newest piece for my Safe and Well series is called Good Balance. Can you think of examples of good balance?

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Choices
Abstract, choices, Composition, Order and Chaos, planning ahead, Scale 9/23/22 Abstract, choices, Composition, Order and Chaos, planning ahead, Scale 9/23/22

Choices

Spending time on choices will result in stronger artwork.

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Another Makeover
Abstract, Contemporary, Shadow and Light 7/29/22 Abstract, Contemporary, Shadow and Light 7/29/22

Another Makeover

A Makeover happens when you remove and add and change what you have.

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Fabric Speak
Abstract, Art Attributes, Diverse 4/3/22 Abstract, Art Attributes, Diverse 4/3/22

Fabric Speak

Fabrics have something to say.

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Naming
Abstract, Artist motivation, Bold, Construction, Contemporary, Order and Chaos, use again 12/30/21 Abstract, Artist motivation, Bold, Construction, Contemporary, Order and Chaos, use again 12/30/21

Naming

If you can delight your viewer with a title that is fun or memorable, it will keep them looking at the art a little bit longer.

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Virtual Retreat
Abstract, Artist motivation, Construction, Contemporary Quilt Art, repeated themes 10/27/21 Abstract, Artist motivation, Construction, Contemporary Quilt Art, repeated themes 10/27/21

Virtual Retreat

start a project by participating in a virtual retreat.

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Less is More
Abstract, Art Attributes, Artist motivation, composition, Contemporary 9/26/21 Abstract, Art Attributes, Artist motivation, composition, Contemporary 9/26/21

Less is More

I've been creating art with a simple vibe, by saying more with fewer parts.

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Show and Tell
Abstract, Art Attributes, Artist motivation, composition, Contemporary Quilt Art, repeated themes 1/29/21 Abstract, Art Attributes, Artist motivation, composition, Contemporary Quilt Art, repeated themes 1/29/21

Show and Tell

In spite of current events, one could not help but feel impressed with and inspired by humans. One of the many things I was struck by, was our ability to trade goods and create beautiful things.

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Narrative
Abstract, Art Attributes, Artist motivation, Contemporary, Contemporary Quilt Art, Location, Quilt Art 11/27/20 Abstract, Art Attributes, Artist motivation, Contemporary, Contemporary Quilt Art, Location, Quilt Art 11/27/20

Narrative

I make art in both figurative and abstract styles. Narrative is important in both.

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Working in the Studio
Abstract, Artist motivation, Bold, Fundraiser, Order and Chaos 10/26/20 Abstract, Artist motivation, Bold, Fundraiser, Order and Chaos 10/26/20

Working in the Studio

It feels good to create artwork that is a reflection of 2020, and also shares my state of mind. What makes a person feel safe?

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August Art
Abstract, Artist motivation, Contemporary Quilt Art 8/25/20 Abstract, Artist motivation, Contemporary Quilt Art 8/25/20

August Art

These two pieces are a comment on the political times.

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Priorities
Abstract, Artist motivation, Contemporary Quilt Art 7/24/20 Abstract, Artist motivation, Contemporary Quilt Art 7/24/20

Priorities

I have become aware of dust bunnies and a neglected car, paper piles and soiled slip covers. These things are on, and then off my radar, with no action taken. There are a limited number of hours in a day and there is a limited supply of energy in a person.

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Two Gems
Abstract, Art Attributes, Bold, Quilt Art 12/27/19 Abstract, Art Attributes, Bold, Quilt Art 12/27/19

Two Gems

This blog is just a quick show and tell, to share with you two commissions completed recently.

I am showing you the reference photo given to me, next to the artwork I created for a friend.

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Abstract Art Quilt
Abstract, Artist motivation, Contemporary, Contemporary Quilt Art 11/12/19 Abstract, Artist motivation, Contemporary, Contemporary Quilt Art 11/12/19

Abstract Art Quilt

Below are my two newest abstract art pieces. Lullaby uses calm colors and a rocking repetition of shapes, similar to a melody in a song. The shape could be a cradle or a boat.

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What to do next?
Abstract, Artist motivation, Commission, Fundraiser, planning ahead, Scale 8/12/19 Abstract, Artist motivation, Commission, Fundraiser, planning ahead, Scale 8/12/19

What to do next?

There are some big questions about what to do next, but there are the simple prioritize-my-time sort as well.

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I don't get it
Abstract, Artist motivation, Contemporary, Diverse, Scale, use again 2/16/19 Abstract, Artist motivation, Contemporary, Diverse, Scale, use again 2/16/19

I don't get it

I have at least one friend who is made uncomfortable by abstract art. Her response is usually,"I don't get it".

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