Just Cool

Snow has a mesmerizing effect when lit. This is why I don't mind living where winter storms take over my life. You get to see odd and unusual -- also non threatening -- things. Oh, this is in color, too.

More Work, like 9 to 5

I've started to include the right hand side in the plans now. And it feels like a 9 to 5 kind of work. So, that is what I have nick named it for now. Nine is the start of the day, for some, and five the end (or should be.) In my Time of Day series.

Pulling Prints

The class in monoprinting was my gift to myself this season. I get to work in another medium and with other machines. And making art absolutely takes me away from all pain and worries. I guess that is what love is all about.

Quick, Get it Potted

Waiting to find the pebbles for the pot took longer than this bulb anticipated. Without getting planted, it began its journey. I think it will straighten up now that it is planted.

Repetition

A trip to the public market this morning and I thought of those shapes repeated over and over. I think I can do this in clamping and dyeing. Minus the lights, of course.

A Little Progress

In the studio today, the half-square triangle quilt is now getting quilted, and since it is not my quilt, I'm not doing the quilting. Great for me! (The benefits of mom having a longarm are wonderous).

Facing the Crowd

My audience tonight at Rochester Contemporary gallery, wonderful and kind, for my rant and rave on fiber art and its place in the art world. It was memorable, for sure. They recorded it; maybe they will look at it in 30 years for my obit. Okay, 40 years.

Opening Tonight, Speaking Tomorrow

At Rochester Contemporary tonight for the opening of the members' show. I'll be talking Friday evening from 8:20 to 8:30 on my piece (seen just behind the fellow with the green glasses on his head). He might be there, too. He directs this whole thing. http://www.rochestercontemporary.org/exhibitions.php

More Fun with Shibori

More flinging on the design wall for tonight. The gradual color change makes adding something else -- like color or shape -- seem annoying. But I'm gonna do that anyway.

Monoprints on Paper

A sampling of today's work in printing from a plate in a monoprinting technique is spread out to dry on the kitchen table. I found a great class for working on monoprints, and can't wait to make more so that I can take them apart and collage.

Charm(ing) Square Idea

The folks of the Concord Piecemakers, in Massachusetts, spend the open part of their monthly meeting cutting fabric to later sell as "charm squares." This fundraiser makes big money for them. Not to mention, it also gets people interested in design and quilt making.