Some readers have told me they have had problems commenting on this blog and I want you to know I finally figured out why and I fixed it! WordPress has a good forum where someone was able to direct me to the exact place to go to make the necessary changes. My thanks to those […]
Author: turtlemoonimpressions
As a native plant gardener, the natural world is phenomenal and so much of the man-made world - our architecture, our cities - are stunning accomplishments. They exist hand in hand in both beautiful expressions and sometimes disastrous manifestations.
Our entire existence with the natural and the invented is intertwined – each dependent on the other, even as my art evolves, each breathing in the wake of the other.
As a mixed media artist - textile, paper, printmaker - various substrates and mediums - surface design is one aspect of the process that I love. I thoroughly enjoy the play with color, value and construct, particularly the improvisation which starts with one thing, an idea, a glimpse of a vision, perhaps something that captures my eye for a moment in time and it grows organically. I become focused on whatever piece I'm working on and follow my muse to find my way.
From Photo To Fiber Art 2
Although all art is conceived in the hearts and minds of the artist, I think it’s safe to say that most art is derived from something outside of sheer imagination. There is usually some form of reference for what we actually put on paper, canvas or fabric. A photograph is often the source from which […]
From Photo To Fiber Art 1
There are so many new ways to use photos in art, fiber art in particular. Recently, I posted a series on my Etsy site that uses my photos in a grid/collage format and can also be seen on the Fire Blog. My explorations for different ways to use my photos in fiber art have taken […]
Turtlemoon Impressions 