In the Distance

 

I've my machine set up where I can look out the window at the ridge. Lots of sunshine since this is a southern view. Tags are getting sewn on to the edge of my fabric before I pitch it in the bucket of soda ash and water bath. Getting ready  for Telluride -- unique and very individual. Small class, big graphics.

Off We Go

Thanks to those who find these handprinted cottons desirable. I like this and almost kept it for myself. But it's in the mail to an admirer. I hope it becomes something wonderful. The yards for sale on my website store are in great additions, and that is on my list! 

 

Placement Procrastination

If this was your kitchen reno, I'd make the decision of placement in about three minutes. When it's my kitchen, I can't decide. I put off the answer a long as I can, do myriad other things, circle back to try out how the handles look, leave to do some unpacking, and return unable to decide. How life goes now.
 

Nose to Nose Detail

Here is the detail of Player Piano. I'm not disappointed in it not getting in QAQ, really. They ask for two submissions, and a couple of times both were accepted. I felt that a valuable space could have had another interesting piece and viewpoint. It I made the rules, it would be two submitted, only one chosen.
 

Not Going

Player Piano was sent to Quilts=Art=Quilts for submission along with another work. This one was not accepted, but the other was. It's about 9 feet wide, or maybe more. I still think it's a strong composition, but I can see that having two accepted is rare. 
 

Portland and Hockney

I can't remember if I showed you this picture. While in Portland this spring I went to the Portland Art Museum with a friend who knew David Hockney when he was just landed in New York and she was a teen. During the exhibit I was struck by the resemblance of this visitor to Hockney's self-portrait. Hm.
 

Turning

The majority of the house reno is over, but there is still a lot to finish as well as unpack. The view from my deck in early morning hints at a change in weather, and soon I'll be back in the studio where I long to be for more of the day than I can spend during this transition. That is the change I'm longing for. 
 

Using the Past

Tiles that were purchased for the other house thirteen years ago became the back of the powder room vanity. I've always loved these tiles and it would be a shame to never use them. The walls match the tiles, this photo has poor color representation. I love that they are finally being put to good use.
 

Kitchen Taking Shape

 Doors and drawers appeared in the kitchen today. We're still a way to go, but it's nice to see how things will look. I've a ton of painting to do, and massive cleaning up, but at least we can see that this is worth the trouble. 

While Tornados Hit

After working on this townhouse all day, mainly painting, I took myself out to hear some live music. I did see the tornado warnings, and yes, they were in the counties I was crossing, but all seemed ok. When they touched down, I was safe in a concrete building, satisfied with the choice I made to hear some tunes. 
 

Details

I wanted to show as much variation in surface design techniques in my detail. Some of the printing I can figure out, some I can't. Although I aim to have a definitive strike, I often have elements that 'appear' through happenstance of dye left on a tool or picked up from another print. No need to know it all.