Advent and Christmas at my church, University Baptist, in Hattiesburg is always beautiful, perhaps more appreciated this year. The crismon tree was literally filled with many new ornaments made during the pandemic.
I love Joni Mitchell's "Comin' On Christmas" and hear it in my head often. But it has morphed into "Takin' Down Christmas" as I put away my few decorations and rotated some fiber art on the walls after bringing home my exhibit. The poinsettias are finished, but I keep forgetting to move these sparkly trees from the guest bathroom.
I was totally surprised to get a 2nd place ribbon and viewers' choice award for this cheesecloth piece in the South Mississippi Art Association's 45th annual show last month. It was created in a
Mary Pal online class, based on a photo entitled "Elderly Woman" by Chalmers Butterfield. Mary's technique uses Dura-lar, cheesecloth, and white glue. I have several other cheesecloth projects in mind and am eager to give them a try. Meanwhile, I will enjoy seeing this piece on my wall. I named it "Wisdom."
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| "Wisdom," cheesecloth picture |
It is good to change the artwork about occasionally, remembering making these pieces some time ago. The Atrium at Ochsner's was made after Roy had DBS surgery in New Orleans. The Eagle's Nest is a
McKenna Ryan design. Sunday Ties is made from my collection of men's ties in 6" blocks sashed with quilted black faille, framed to 12" x 25".
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| The Atrium at Ochsner's, 19" x 29" |
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| The Eagle's Nest, 34" x 31" |
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Sunday Ties, men's ties
Three 6" blocks framed to 12" x 25" |
It's time for new work. These pieces are for a
SAQA color challenge 15" wide and 45" long using only the colors found on one of
Joen Wolfrom's cards from her Color Tool set of cards. These two pieces are in Violet and Chartreuse.
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Chartreuse Leaves Springing Forth
Violent Violet |
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