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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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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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Safe and Well
Art Attributes, Artist motivation, repeated themes 6/28/22 Art Attributes, Artist motivation, repeated themes 6/28/22

Safe and Well

I have embarked on making artwork on the theme of Safe and Well.

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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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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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Pendulum Swinging
Artist motivation, Series 10/10/17 Artist motivation, Series 10/10/17

Pendulum Swinging

Politics also go through a seasonal cycle, but instead of the sweet and nurturing circle we experience within seasons of the year, political climates are right and left, pendulum swinging back and forth.

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The weather promises to change
Artist motivation, repeated themes 9/5/17 Artist motivation, repeated themes 9/5/17

The weather promises to change

I am entertained by asking those in-the-now questions: How does this day feel? How does it smell? What are the dominant colors and textures? What would I like to say about that?I am interested in taking a longer look at Seasons Seasons Seasons.

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Make Over
Art Attributes, Artist motivation, Contemporary, Quilt Art 8/5/16 Art Attributes, Artist motivation, Contemporary, Quilt Art 8/5/16

Make Over

Sometimes the best thing to do with a piece that isn't so good, is to visualize cutting it up, and then have fun doing it!

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Creating Abstract Art
Art Attributes, Quilt Art 9/22/13 Art Attributes, Quilt Art 9/22/13

Creating Abstract Art

For several years now, I have been pushing my art in the abstract direction…

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