Big Leaf (Only Bigger)

A few years back Noel Keith took my New Big Leaf class in Syracuse. Yesterday the Finger Lakes Fiber Artists saw her nearly finished piece. She broke the design with multiples of leaf shapes. And met her goal of using her precious African printed fabric. Well done!

Today's Reclamation

This simple, powerful statement by Sherri Lynn Wood is composed from safety vests discarded at the San Francisco dump. She made this quilt ''s and others that are on view while an artist in residence at the Recology San Francisco. You can see them at the Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn, New York.

Sort of a Sort

I'll boil these washed out prints three to a batch on the stove. So much process, so little time.

Washing Up and Out

Setting up a print studio is fairly simple. I don't measure, weigh, or fuss. But having a sprayer (pullout variety!) is essential to get the soy wax out of the screens. Seconds and I'm washed out. Mind you, I've cranked up the heat in the water, but it's the sprayer that does the trick.

Hoya There

This is my Hoya plant on vacation. Again with the blooms! Only fine outside, as inside they scent in the evening, hoping to be more attractive. Here they've got ant visitors. Might gift this. Anytime is good.

Roar Shock

These printed shapes remind me of animals in a way. Love the screen I'm using, so making this in a myriad of colors. Just in case I want one for myself. The rest will travel to the Pacific Northwest Coast Art School and then the Eugene Textile Center to show off. And sell, if someone wants them.

Night Out

I spent the day at work (slogging dye left and right) and was due a treat. The Rochester International Jazz Festival is this week and I took in a concert that was out of this world. Street food, Abbott's custard, and a lovely night. Now I'm ready to go back to work tomorrow.

6 x 6 Up Close

Small but mighty, this measures 6"x6" and is a John Kastner work. It took some hours to make this, and yes, it sold. I believe that he uses found objects from his dog walk trips in these collages. The script says "Madam and Steve in the Garden of Bleedin". Clear about his feelings on the environment.

6 x 6 Times Thousands

Each year the Rochester Contemporary Art Center holds the 6x6 show of donated artwork. At only $20 per work, it is the gallery's largest fundraiser. And a small spectacle for those who can check out (and purchase) a work. I've got mine. You can too, and via the web as well.

Solstice Light

It was an evening to spend counting down daylight from a tall roof, and best I could think of was the top of the Genesee Brewery. With a beer in one hand and camera in the other, I waited for a train to cross the bridge over the Genesee Falls. Now for summer.

In the Mix

I buy white plastic film, to cover the print table. The entire table is added with old cotton batting. For mixing colors it's the perfect surface. I can see what I've got,  can "thin" it with thickeners, and use the plastic scraper like a palette knife. And, yes, I'm that wild.