This whole series is the product of a summer of Eco-Dying and Printing and includes some shibori, some rusting and some indigo dyes. The final details on this one are actually painted on with acrylic paints to expand the photos of the trees from the squares into the spaces above and below. These trees are […]
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.
Grass Dancer 2
WPC: Heritage Every year the Wampanoags of Mashpee, MA demonstrates the dance skills of their tribe and those of their friend and neighbor tribes who participate in an annual Pow Wow. This photo was taken in 2005. When I lived on the Cape, I always attended the Pow Wows. Perhaps I’ll get to one again […]
SAQA Auction Quilt
I mailed off my new SAQA Auction quilt donation today. Here it is. Wish you could see the gold mesh better! Linking up again with Off The Wall Friday!
Turtlemoon Impressions 