Impromptu Critique

I love an impromptu discussion on the merits of a piece, which is what we're doing here with works done after class for a few tudio days before the studio is returned to a sewing/design space. I'll have some time next week to work on some larger scale pieces, but then need to return to design. 
 

Fashion Show

Tonight's fun was a fashion show organized by Gabby, an RIT student with a theme of Afro-punk at the University Gallery. The style was cool, glittery, edgy, and metallic. Kudos to the crew and support team. I enjoyed the look and the power it brought.
 

Leaves Even in Winter

I have great hope for this print, is has a varied background with defined leaves. Washing out is tomorrow in between getting taxes ready to go. So, the good with the dreary. 
 

Good Day, Nothing to Show

I printed in studio 301 today, the one that was set up for last week's printapalooza. And totally forgot to take photos. At home I landed, clicked on the fire, and did all I could to not fall asleep. How does time fly so fast? This is my only photo for the day. Promise tomorrow will be documented.
 

Trip Out but In Town

Half hour out of Rochester and it's country, rolling hills, little towns, sweet life. I spoke tonight to an artists group who were gearing for their April Exhibition. They were wonderful and kind, plus they found some of my jokes funny. That's worth the drive out! Thank you West Wayne Art Group.

 

Four Square

 

Prints through the wash let me know lots. Is this new motif strong? Are the colors holding, or are some wimping out? Which can I combine, and which will lend themselves to a minor role? And is there one that has text or letterforms? I'm eager to prints more. This is a set of four pieces.

Studio Flip Design to Print

My dear blog friends, you know what the my studio looks like when I'm designing works, hosting a First Friday, or working on a project. Here is a view of midweek where printing is in progress and works are getting built. A different way to use the studio, and keep in mind, we were only six in the room,

Finger Lakes Fiber Artists

I belong to a small and diverse group of fiber artists (Finger Lakes Fiber Artists) that gets together every couple of months to share work, their goings on, and information on exhibitions, opportunities, and professional well-being. Plus, it's just a nice group of friends. 
 

Good to Talk

Spreading out to the main hall outside of Studio 301 we gathered to talk about the work a it progressed. This was a private group of printers who braved the snows of upstate New York to print for a week. No frills, just a chance to dive deep into printing on cloth. And to talk art for five days.
 

Washout

I've washed out the first set of prints, where I've used a weaker mixture of thickened dyes. We're working in a room that is at most 65 degrees. The effect of the cold on the dyes setting is that it is a weaker bond, hence lighter colors. I'm fine with that as I lack lighter prints as a whole. Plus I know how to fix this.
 

Same Motif, Different Models

The assignment for the day was to start two identical prints, but finish each in a different way. My table was getting more and more complicated with tools, but I managed to finish a couple of prints that I hope will hold their brilliance through the wash.