work in progress

Just a few of the pieces in the studio with me now. No titles yet, but much sewing/dyeing/embroidery.

each one is part of a series..

back on

After many failed attempts, I'm computing again, still trying to import the photos, data etc.. to the new computer..
But I have been busy in the studio..

A few oil paintings, works on canvas and board... rain and rain the last couple of days, so all the better to work inside..

process

There are moments in making art that you hit the 'ugly' stage. I call it the chaos before the beauty. The background work, the cutting up of things, pinning, painting, editing. It's the stuff that needs to be done, but it's not the icing and sequin stage.


I think even abstract artist go through this. It's the stage where we all want to trash what we've worked on because it's not 'there' yet.

When I started quilting, a very wise lady said you have to enjoy the process as much (more?) than the product. I believe that is very true. I think that applies to a lot of things. Exercise for example..or art..

These are various shots of my new painting studio, with pieces of art in various stages, some in the 'ugly' stage some finished..

I love the process, at least in art-making. I like the slow, deliberate-ness of it. I was always amazed, when in art school at students who would spend hour upon hour on one painting, never breaking, just on and on.. I work a bit differently. On several at once, layer, study, let sit, dry, layer etc..

Good news as well I will soon be a member of this gallery, hopefully by May!

stitching along

A progress shot of the crazy quilting going on.. I use my ironing board for a work space, sometimes, as it's right next to the fabric and machine.. no glamour studio shots here, no way! Mayhem and chaos is the name of the game in my world..