Printing Influentially

Using an old unfinished print (unwashed, still soda in it) I tried some stencils and over scraping to change the feel of the design. It's open for more prints, and I'll try some Wednesday when the Printing Under the Influence workshop continues. Meanwhile, I was happy to stay put as we had about 8" of snow. Here is what I woke up to at 7 am.

 

One, Two, Three Testing

I have new types of fabric to print so I combined them by sewing together, soda soaking, then scraping thickened dye across each. My tyvek tags inform the type of fabric. I'm looking forward to printing for apparel. 

Design Workshop

I'll be part of the Mackinac Island Quilting Art Seminar with a set of classes on Improv Piecing. I love seeing how design walls bloom into the fabulous designs after just a few prompts. Think about joining me in Michigan for the sew-fest. Info in my website calendar www.patpauly.com/calendar 
 

Real Landscape or No

While there was clear roads (no snow), I popped over to Main Street Art Gallery in Clifton Springs, NY to check out a painting exhibit by Bradley Butler. This large one had me wanting to make it -- but in thickened dyes. The effects he could do with paint produced moody and magical images. 
 

Viewers Choice

Just when I thought I had it figured, it went ahead and flipped around. Well, it was windy here, and yes, my shutter has blown off the house, but I didn't think this would happen. Anywho, now I've got to see which one will finish. You take a look too.

 

Snow Moon

A snap fill-in for the full "snow moon" tonight. This is page from The New Yorker magazine where the cartoon illustration on the page's reverse layered-in when lit by the morning light from behind. It reminded me of an exhibition of Robert Heinecken's work I remember from an exhibit of the 80s. 

 

Designed But Not Done

I've moved things around and they've settled in the groove. I've now piecing to do, and that'll be Friday's task. It'll finish out at around 6' square. There's another waiting in the wings that I'm anxious to start. Is it that there's too much snow, or that April will be nuts (and no design time) that keeps me plugging away?
 

Waltz Time

I've spent time this weekend laying plans for the 2025-26 teaching, and now it's time to get over to the studio and hunker down. I've got two shows that need work, some tricky sizing-up, and know that the months after March I won't be able to devote brain waves to new compositions as easily. 
 

Digging Around

While I was getting ready for last Friday's open studio I happened on this piece. It's not large, maybe 40 square, but has the hidden squares I love to use. I'll take it with me when I teach the "Within the Frame" class in Massachusetts, and in Mackinac Island Quilting Seminar in May. Can't wait.
 

I'm Still Here

The day started with a meeting of the Finger Lakes Fiber Artists in Auburn, New York, and finished with a concert of wonderful folk music. I drove home is hazardous snow conditions, made it and parked. After a day with artists and musicians it would a fine last day. But I made it home safely, and I'm here. 
 

Schweinfurth Printing

Details for the class this May 6-9 for printing fabric at the Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn, NY, are up on their website. It's a great open space to print, and we make the best of that. Meanwhile, enjoy "Just Around the Corner" which a visitor to our First Friday open studios named for me. I think it fits.