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Food and family are important elements of feeling safe and well.
Category: Art Attributes
Good Balance
The newest piece for my Safe and Well series is called Good Balance. Can you think of examples of good balance?
Safe and Well
I have embarked on making artwork on the theme of Safe and Well.
Fabric Speak
Fabrics have something to say.
What is the Juror looking for?
What is the Juror looking for? There are three things to keep in mind when accessing your artwork.
Smart Editing
Keep the good bits and descard the rest: That’s the goal in all creative work.
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?
Less is More
I’ve been creating art with a simple vibe, by saying more with fewer parts.
Construction
I build my artwork. There are many ways to construct an art quilt.
Looking at Light
Several months ago, I talked to you about art show themes. I also shared three reference photos taken in early morning light. Here they are again. These photos were my inspiration for creating a piece for the Chasing Light show. I combined the three images and used three different sizes, resulting in a compelling composition…. Read more »