Green 💚 Grass. We recently added a stone path across our backyard. The grass is greening up and poking through along the edges of the stones. It's a beautiful sign of Spring. I'm searching out other inspiring grassy examples. Here are three that I hope you'll enjoy. Then scroll down for a big announcement! (I'm so excited to be offering monthly “follow up sessions” to talk about the on-going creative process!) Plus a few studio updates, links to my shop and best wishes for a beautiful Spring – or whatever season you're celebrating. |
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- Time Lapse There are so many inspiring elements of this video of grass growing. (Who knew?!) The music is perfect for contemplating the cycle of life. I also love how the blades droop and rise rhythmically near the end. The roots could inspire an interesting free motion quilting pattern.
- Poetry I keep thinking I should read more poetry. You too? Let's start with this short poem by Ross Gay that features grass as a metaphor for the big idea of gratitude. This poem balances comfort with discomfort. I often explore dissimilar elements in my art quilt collages. Smooth with rough. Linear with organic. Small details with overall impact. I sense that in this short poem too.
- Mary Agnes Chase Recently, I was a panelist for a virtual event about the A Better World exhibition and the art quilt I created about Mary Agnes Chase who was a botanist and world-wide expert on grasses in the early 1900's. It was exciting to return to this quilt and the history of Chase as I prepared for the panel. What an amazing woman! You can read more about the creation of the quilt in this blog post. The sketches in her book of grasses continue to inspire and inform the botanical shapes I include in my work.
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Introducing: Follow Up Sessions! |
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These “pay what you wish” Zoom events are designed to “follow up” on the creative process! It's a chance for us to connect and re-connect. If you've taken a workshop, attended a lecture or purchased my books, you're welcome to attend! (Or even if you haven't. I'd love to see you.) |
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- Presentation by Deborah about an aspect of the creative process
- Opportunity to ask questions, share progress and get personalized guidance
- Group exercise to get the creative ideas flowing
- Limited to 12 attendees so everyone has a chance to participate
- Worksheet for note-taking and reference
- Fun, casual, inspiring time with other creative folks!
I'm looking forward to seeing you! |
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Cuts and Bruises, original art quilt collage, 60x40" |
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Green Bowl, original art quilt collage, 40x40" |
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- Gallery I updated the galleries on my website. They are now divided chronologically and I've added several more art quilt collages. I hope you'll scroll through to enjoy all those layers of fabric, paint and stitching.
- Studio Tour Come visit! Here's a video tour including peeks at fabric and thread storage and some in-progress works on my design wall.
- Upcoming Events You can see all my upcoming lectures and workshops on my calendar.
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A few sprouts. 🌱 A fluttering bug. 🦋 Scattered stars. ✨ A bowl full of potential. 🥣 (Now in my shop.) |
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Pleasantries, 5x7" mounted on 8x10" board, ready to frame • $75 |
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More Inspiration - Studio Art Quilt Associates' new virtual gallery Bugmania is fabulous!
- Questlove wore a coat with details by the quilters of Gee's Bend and original felted clogs by artist Nastassja E. Swift to the Oscars.
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Is the grass green in your part of the world? I'd love to hear about it. Drop me an email.Thanks so much for reading! Have a fabulous day! |
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