When the Stars Align

Printing textiles that use the same pallet a well as a common motif, and most importantly, a common edge color make these works flow from one to another. I spent some time at the studio with more to try. The first two were printed during Australia printing week, and I don't think I can wait to use them!
 

Bit of Color to Wake You

 

Some of the prints I made along side the class of Australian printers were added to my website store. Color is strong, some were bumped with extra strength after proofing them against the color temperature of the wintertime studio. Testing the print mix strength is a must to know what you'll get. I want color!

Pattern Language

I can remember my childhood wallpaper. Patterns were all around me, and now that I've cleaned a cupboard, I realize that mom's teacups were part of that learning heritage. Live with pattern, learn.
 

Should've Stayed Home

I added about two dozen new prints to my website store. I chose them because #1 I have many and #2 I have others. Some I know I shouldn't let go, and when they do, have a tinge of remorse. Then I remember reasons #1 and #2. Have fun, new owner!
 

Repopulate

New prints were added to the design studio. One was a fragment with renewed life from dropped color, and it wants to chat with another piece that was waiting for that friend. I've made small progress on the winter project, but mainly set up the studio for tomorrow's virtual workshop "New Big Leaf".
 

Project for Crafty Monkies

I'm still playing around with glue here to see if it's usable to screen print. Crafty Monkies has gathered a half-dozen artists to create a work, as well as document how it was created. So, I'll be starting that soon. The theme is "Where is the Love" so I had a go at script. I'll keep you posted.
 

Glue Trick

Karen Cummings (KCummings.art) posted IG where she used dribbled paint, dried, then added to a collage. I tried washable glue on a sheet of freezer paper, dried it, and set it behind a screen. I'll check tomorrow if the glue removes clearly after being covered with thickened dye. Thanks, Karen!
 

Surprise Posting

 I was surprised to see my "In the Weeds" quilt show up on Instagram to highlight a workshop June 15-19  for the Pacific Northwest Art School in Coupeville, Washington. I love teaching there, and I'm thinking that I need to emphasize printing for wearables because we're going big and bold, of course!

Motif Explained

I added the print where I used the motif shown yesterday. But you've already see this, so I'll add another. Seems like it paid off to print using the same palette, and now these two could be easily combined into a larger work. I have plans!

Sources

Surface Designers develop patterns for applied design on various things from wallpaper to stationery to upholstery and beyond. I have found patterns in source books equally in my photographs. This one is a take on the flower motif. I'll show you how I've used it tomorrow. 

 

Challenge Your Selfies

Second Saturday was today with a round of artists talking about their work. Beth explained her portrait in oil, a serious rendition of herself, and very similar to what she is today. I spoke on my abstract piece, others on their portraits, and all were engaging. Take in a challenge, always worth it.