After taking the workshop with Elizabeth Barton, I found it instructive to have a written statement about what it was that attracted me to the scene/photograph that I wanted to convey in my textile art. I wrote it at first in class and set it aside. At a given point, I referred back to it […]
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.
Another Spin From the Narrows Gallery
I really enjoyed seeing the hanging, sculptural wall pieces by Joy Stocksdale of Sebastopol, CA. It has such an ethereal feel to it and the cast shadows are an integral part of this interesting piece. Joy Stocksdale developed polychromatic screen printing and more of her work (and better photos) can be seen at […]
From Inspiration to Fulfillment: Developing Your Own Style!!
Last week I had the good fortune to attend a four day workshop by Elizabeth Barton -great person, wonderful teacher, gifted artist! The workshop was From Inspiration to Fulfillment: Developing Your Own Style!! My classmates were a lot of fun and also very talented!Some of my pics didn’t make the cut but here’s something about […]
Turtlemoon Impressions 