Try a Workshop Nearby Me

April is a two day print workshop for GVQC in Rochester, May a three day print workshop for Quilt North (yes, anyone is welcome) in Clifton Park, New York. June is QSDS in Columbus, Ohio, or Fall River, Massachusetts. July is for QBL near Syracuse, New York and August for the Hudson Valley Art Workshops in Greenville, New York. Come print with me! Just check my calendar page on website.
 

The Fabric Was Flying

 The first of the two-day Make It and Break It class. It started with great progress on improv piecing, the the goal to make a giant blob and cut it up. This is the demo I had already to go. 

Ok, Top is Together

 

Don't tell the class I've finished this top. It was made in the Columns Class, and I'll talk about it at our reunion. But I thought you could see it first. Yes, the structure is made of columns. One of my virtual classes. I'm calling it "Go Fly a Kite" for now.

Columns Again

Using a simple division, like a column, gives me a way to see composition clearly. It keeps me from adding bit an bobs to the elements that are already present. If I snap a photo, I'm able to reconstruct for that sometime when I can work uninterrupted. When is that?
 

Whole Cloth

"Nest Eggs" is here with the scale of people, walls and depth. It is printed on one piece of cotton with silkscreens. It's quilted, faced, and has a hanging strip, finishing at 42" x 42". It's happy to be seen with . all media here at the Made in New York exbibit.
 

Made in New York

Made in New York had 800+ entries, of which some 70 chosen. My "Next Eggs" was one (center of pic). The gallery was packed with artists from across the state. I'm holding company with wood, fiber, glass, ceramics, oils, photography, printmaking, and much more. Visit the Schweinfurth to see this show. And, their July quilt retreat Quilting By the Lake has me teaching two one week classes. Find me!
 

Change Is Good

I've got all the parts set in columns, hence the name of the class. I've just a little shifting left and then I'll attach them all. The class this week had many who came with their own hand printed fabric,  very well made graphics, each one refreshingly different from each other. A treat to see them used!

Squirrels

When I was concentrating on one, another unfinished work took over. This is more challenging, and lively, that's certain. We'll see how it all goes. Or not. 
 

Oh, Just Finish It

Day on of the two day class of "Columns" and my homework is to photograph the before of the work. Tomorrow I'll try to finish, which means sewing the top together. This might be the "Auction" piece for QSDS.  Too soon to tell.
 

It All Comes Out In the Wash

Those from the Santa Fe printing class might now be going through the wash phase. My first wash is cold water, heavy duty (long cycle) with synthrapol. Then it's the same with a warm, then hot. This first wash water is a doozy, but I know in the end all if fine. 
 

Benefit for Ukraine April 23

Join me and a host of stellar artists when Joe Cunningham hosts us for an event to benefit Ukraine. Check your local time. This event is April 23, 12-3 in the Eastern time zone, 11-2 Central, 10-1 Mountain and 9-12 Pacific. Here is the link to the Eventbrite event: https://www.eventbrite.com/x/quilters-for-ukraine-tickets-300846057657

Linen Lined Up

After adding a dozen yards of prints, I'm now getting to posting new linen for sale on my website store. I make these for those who love Ariane Zurcher's improv stitching class (and handy YouTube videos -- "On the Other Hand") who use my printed linen as the base for their works. These are some.
 

Time for More Fabric

Now that I'm back at the home studio, I've got some pieces I've finished and washed out, ready for adding to the website store soon. I like this one. It's a piece I've screened with a washable glue resist. That's where the white line comes from . It seems to last a long time, and I love that discovery!
 

Gallery Time

Round town are many galleries, this one with works by Judy Stewart Gohringer. I've gotten to know her work, and admire the boldness in color, structure, and definition. She's also a friend, and an influence. Finding beauty in other work helps you find it in yours.
 

Full Moon in 'Frisco

Just before I left San Francisco, and evening walk revealed this (nearly) full moon. The streets are wonderful, colorful, varied. Architectural details are everywhere. So, a true designer's dream. I'll return more often, should I be able.

Ever the Print Element

Joe Cunningham was kind to take me to a hill above San Francisco to take in the panorama. One step left and this grated fence appeared. All I could think of was how I would use it for printing. So, the mind continues to workout methods and techniques, even when shown the wonder of this landscape.
 

With Friends

Three of my large works are right, and Joe Cunningham's works are layered on his unique quilt rack. It is wonderful to see his strong and singular works, and kind for him to share the gallery space with my work. A working artist can't ask for more. Visit the gallery by appointment 1803 Market Street, San Francisco.
 

Joe's Gallery

We spent today catching up on computer tasks. Joe at his spot, me behind the gallery desk. My view was of my work. So odd, but so nice for me to be able to show my work. Thank you to Joe and Carol, his wife, for hosting me in San Francisco, and for giving me the opportunity. 

One Two Many

Ready for the Sunday crowd, my work is hanging in Joe Cunningham gallery. This will be up for a month in San Francisco in his studio gallery at 1803 Market Street. I got to meet Joe's supportive friends and see many of my friends who made the trip for the opening. Thanks to all who were there!

 

San Francisco Starts

Landing in San Francisco to install my work in Joe Cunningham's studio and gallery. There'll be an opening Sunday night, wine included, from 4 to 7. If you're there, stop in. If you're visiting in the next month or so, contact Joe Cunningham to see my (and his) work. 

In the Pink

The class work lived up to the title of the workshop "Go Big, Go Bold" with a definite emphasis on scale. Here is one ready to go, on our last day of the workshop. It was a wonderful group to work with, and the Madeline Island School of the Arts staff was a joy. So long, Santa Fe!

 

Joy of Printing

I can't say how much joy it is watching prints take shape. Yes, we stand all day. Yes, we don't take field trips and stay in to mix color and apply designs. Yes, we work way past quitting time. But, boy do we like printing,
 

Printing is What We Love

 

One fun part of the MISA offering is to see what's up in Santa Fe. We're a block or so away from the center of the historic part of the city and it is rich in culture and arts. But, we're so hooked on printing we'd rather stay and work. Imaging that!

Never Too Much

The International Museum of Folk Art houses an enormous and eclectic collection of folk-art from around the world. Our field trip today's assignment was to gather 5 images for motif, with a selection of three to use in the week's printing class. Good luck choosing those 3.

Santa Fe Beginnings

The start of today seems so long ago. The workshop for Madelaine Island School of the Arts at Santa Fe which I call Go Big, Go Bold started and we printed many different ways. We'll be printing all week, and have so much to try out. 

Art on the Fence

A new art gallery space is underway in Santa Fe. The construction fence is festooned with images of the art that will be seen. My companion thought this a good example of "columns" for structure of the work, and also it reminded them of my printing. Two good points.
 

That Santa Fe Thing

The New Mexico Museum of Art is housed in a lovely building that is about 100 years old. Which, for Santa Fe, is fairly new. An easy walk from my hotel, I came to see the Ansel Adams exhibition, and was impressed with the building's style. 
 

Show and Tell

Rita was in the class just ending sponsored by MISA Santa Fe; I was just arriving. She was so excited to see I was here that I offered a peek at the works I'm bringing to San Francisco for the March 13th opening at Joe Cunningham's gallery. They needed to be out of the suitcase for a bit anyway.
  

Landing in Santa Fe

An early flight got me to Santa Fe in time to gather more supplies for next week's workshop for Madeline Island School of the Arts, find my room, and hunt up dinner. Tomorrow is a discovery day. 

 

Gene's Garden Plot

I've never referenced my family before in naming a piece, but somehow I felt this symbolized the garden my father would plant in spring. Can't think he ever ate eggplant, but grew a row for me. This'll go to San Francisco for the March 13 opening at Joe Cunningham's gallery space. 1803 Market Street.

 

Poster Girl

Joe Cunningham put this little poster together to let the world (that's you) know what's up in his gallery this month. So, if you're around the San Francisco area, stop in for the opening, or check it out when he's in the gallery. I'll be there for that Saturday, March 13th day, and would be happy to see you!