Got Them Blues

I've added some blue prints to my web store, and am always conflicted on whether I should keep all of them or not. This one is kinda nice just as it is. But then, there are so many prints that would work against it for contrast. I see so much imagery here. Like cellophane wrappers at the basket bin at holidays.
 

Back at the Wall

The sun is letting me know that year's end is nearer than far. And I do have plans to get curtains to block the direct southern exposure. Meanwhile, I'm plugging away with this latest one. Which I like. So, that's one of the good things that has happened this week. The rest of the week has had lumps.
 

Surface Design Schweifurth

 

Yesterday was Beyond the Surface at Schweinfurth Art Center. Two artists' work; first Krystle Lemonias who portarys domestic work of caregivers for it's content, second Gerri Spilka's work in printed and painted fabric held me for the dynamic shape and color. Both exciting, all worth the trip.

Best End of the Day

I spent hours getting a shipment ready to go only to find the box was 9" too long. Too long to ship. So, I've decided that my absolute least favorite part of my job is packing these works up to deliver. Hours. Lost. So, ending the day with a little music expertly played was a joy. (ps: delivered the package by hand)

 

Back at the Ranch

After a handful of days away, I made a point to get over to the studio. At seven minutes of drive, it's easy, just had other stuff to take care of. There seems to be a dark thing growing on the design wall, and I like it. I even know what it is. I'll clue you in when I get closer.
 

More in Store

I had some days to print and wash, photograph and enter on the website store. But as I put this up just now, it occurs to me that the photo I took on my little walk this week in the Finger Lakes seemed to have the same sparkling quality as the dye print. See if you agree.

 

What Happened to It Next

I've been printing these last days. This is the result of the piece tht I started with rubbings. It's light overall and will work well with the prints I tend to make much darker. Tomorow is more washout. One of these days I've got to get my garden put to bed -- wish I could do it all!

 

New Glue Gun

Before I head to Tahoe next month I wanted to try out a cordless (!!) glue gun and see it it would help there. I figured we wouldn't be tethered to the cord, so who knows what mischief we'd get into. So, here are a few I've tried as well as the rubbings on fabric below.  

 

Good Fun for All

Today opened the exhibit at the Little Theater Cafe. We had David Russell and his autoharp, lots of cookies, nibbles, a few bottles of wine, and of course wonderful friends who joined us on a perfectly sunny day. Thanks to the arts community for their support, for showing up and sharing their time.
 

New and Just Hung Up

The little piece on the left (still needing a name) will go the Schweinfurth's Art Center's auction wall with others included in the Quilts=Art=Quilts show. It is a smaller version of the accepted piece 'Rite of Spring' which carries the same kind of composition. It's always fun to see who wins these. You can, too!
 

First Friday

The view from the farthest corner of my studio after visitors have taken a cookie and gone on to the next studio. It was a nice evening, and lots of people came and did the loop around. A few mentioned that they hadn't seen fiber work in town much. So, this will be my community service -- spreading the fiber cause.