5/2/22 5/2/22

Digital Age

When did the digital age begin?I am not a fan of devices.

4/3/22 4/3/22

Fabric Speak

Fabrics have something to say.

2/24/22 2/24/22

What is the Juror looking for?

What is the Juror looking for? There are three things to keep in mind when accessing your artwork.

1/22/22 1/22/22

Smart Editing

Keep the good bits and descard the rest: That's the goal in all creative work.

12/30/21 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.

12/2/21 12/2/21

Fantasy

What would you change in an old piece of art to make it more fanciful? Would you add a new dimension or strange colors? Maybe some fringe?

10/27/21 10/27/21

Virtual Retreat

start a project by participating in a virtual retreat.

9/26/21 9/26/21

Less is More

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

8/28/21 8/28/21

Construction

I build my artwork. There are many ways to construct an art quilt.

7/28/21 7/28/21

neutral walls for artwork

There are neutral walls at my house. It's a bright airy facelift!

6/29/21 6/29/21

Looking at Light

These photos were my inspiration for creating a piece for the Chasing Light show.

5/24/21 5/24/21

New Combinations

Are you one of those silly people? - A person who thinks your house can only hold a finite number of artworks? There are a lot of you out there!

4/29/21 4/29/21

Spring Calling

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

3/28/21 3/28/21

March Miscellany

Some of you live in Gillette Wyoming, but you might not know about the wonderful venue for contemporary art quilts at City Hall. Take the stairs, and see my artwork from various vantage points! I change out the quilts in Spring and Autumn.

2/27/21 2/27/21

Art Show Themes

Art shows often come together better if there are parameters. These might be subject matter, concept, color palette, size, medium, or some combination of these things.

1/29/21 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.

12/26/20 12/26/20

Light and Dark Harmony

Strong composition involves color and repetition of shape. But, in my opinion, values (lights and darks) are the driving forces in the success of a composition.

11/27/20 11/27/20

Narrative

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

10/26/20 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?

9/26/20 9/26/20

Art Record

Several years ago I set about, with the help of my organized librarian cousin, to compile an art record of all the pieces I had created for the last 50 plus years. It is a chronological list and a set of images.