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Landscape Quilt - Maples on Water
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Behind the Scenes – My Art Process

November 23, 2017

Many of you ask about my process of constructing an art quilt.  In this post I want to show you a little glimpse behind the scenes.  I'd like to use my latest quilt, Maples on Water, to show how I go about coming up with an idea and executing it.

My first step in building a quilt is to find  ...

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Rod took this picture on an early morning bike rid Rod took this picture on an early morning bike ride along Kelly Drive last fall.  See my process of creating the background, coaxing painted cheesecloth into tree shapes on a piece of Dura-lar.  The elements are pinned on and will be stitched with monofilament thread next.  The rest of the stonework and shadows will be created with paint and thread.  So far so good but a long way to go yet. #artprocess #artinprogress #fiberart #artquilt #textileart
Into the Woods 2 - 32” x 20” Inspired by my Into the Woods 2 - 
32” x 20”  Inspired by my journeys to various parts of the Appalachian trail as our daughter traversed the entire span, northbound, this past summer.  So much epic beauty and so much inspiration. So much rugged wilderness!  #artquilt #landscapequilt #textileart
Return to Dust 2 - 37” x 29”. #artquilt #artqu Return to Dust 2 - 37” x 29”. #artquilt #artquilts #textileart #wallart
Triangle Table Runner can also be converted to an Triangle Table Runner can also be converted to an electrical panel cover.  Check link in bio for details. #tablerunner #tablerunners #wallart #walldecor
Winter Glow - 37” x 34” need something to give Winter Glow - 37” x 34” need something to give a sense of calm and warm glow to your space during the winter months?  #artquilt #artquilts #textileart
Today I wrote a blog post about the process of cre Today I wrote a blog post about the process of creating the Drexel Building quilt. It was a balancing act between the choice for realism and the act of taking artistic license.  You may find the link in my profile.  #artprocess #artinprogress #artquilt #phillyarchitecture #drexelbuilding
Since moving to Philadelphia one year ago I have e Since moving to Philadelphia one year ago I have enjoyed walking the neighborhoods photographing interesting architecture.  The Drexel Building on 15th between Walnut & Moravian provided a great opportunity to work on the idea of perspective. It did present it’s challenges but I’m quite happy with my result. You may find more details the listing for this work in my profile. #artquilt #artquilts #textileart #artperspective #philadelphia #philadelphiaarchitecture #philly #drexelbuilding
My #yearofcolour interesting... My #yearofcolour interesting...
Posted @withregram • @derstk The most beautiful Posted @withregram • @derstk The most beautiful Christmas gift! Thank you @derstinedesigns ❤️. I had so much fun making this quilt for my daughter with her requested favorite colors!
Loved this one! Loved this one!
Puzzle 2 - that was challenging! Puzzle 2 - that was challenging!
Winter Glow 5 - 12” x 12” #wallart #walldecor Winter Glow 5 - 12” x 12” #wallart #walldecor #artquilt
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