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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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Spring Calling
repeated themes, Scale, use again 4/29/21 repeated themes, Scale, use again 4/29/21

Spring Calling

I have created an artwork make over. The new piece is Spring Calling.

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Art Plus Location
Commission, Contemporary, Contemporary Quilt Art, Location, Scale 10/24/19 Commission, Contemporary, Contemporary Quilt Art, Location, Scale 10/24/19

Art Plus Location

I sometimes create Contemporary Quilt Art for a specific location. When I ship off a completed commission for a unique space, I think about whether it will indeed add something good to that location.

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September in the Studio
Commission, Diverse, Scale 9/17/19 Commission, Diverse, Scale 9/17/19

September in the Studio

Above is the small mock up version of "Long View". I have been working on the large version that, when complete, and remodeling to the building is done, will hang in the State Hospital in Evanston, Wyoming.

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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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Which Path is Best?
Artist motivation, Bold, Diverse, Fundraiser, Prize Money, Scale 1/17/19 Artist motivation, Bold, Diverse, Fundraiser, Prize Money, Scale 1/17/19

Which Path is Best?

The future is unknown, and therefore not a sure thing. Do we proceed with caution, or take a bold leap of faith? At the end of this blog (after a Sowada recipe), there are a list of the conflicting words of wisdom we have grown up with. Most lean towards being careful. But first, I will describe what BOLD looks like.

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Quick Show and Tell
Art Attributes, planning ahead, repeated themes, Scale 11/24/18 Art Attributes, planning ahead, repeated themes, Scale 11/24/18

Quick Show and Tell

In my September blog post, I showed you many examples of artwork inspired by relationships with people, animals and place. Two of the photos I shared then, are now small pieces of art.

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Conceptual Art
Art Attributes, Artist motivation, Order and Chaos, repeated themes, Scale, Series 8/21/18 Art Attributes, Artist motivation, Order and Chaos, repeated themes, Scale, Series 8/21/18

Conceptual Art

There is often a mystery around abstract artwork. What was the artist saying and why? How is it done? When starting an abstract conceptual piece of artwork, sometimes the idea is a small one that is born out of a combination of fabrics that suggest something.

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How Small? How Big?
Art Attributes, Contemporary, repeated themes, Scale 3/8/18 Art Attributes, Contemporary, repeated themes, Scale 3/8/18

How Small? How Big?

The size of a project makes a difference.You might have to get a riding lawn mower! Buy lots of trowels, so the kids can help with the weeding! Budget more than one quick weekend to paint the house!

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