Certain kids I know, at least at this point in their lives, prefer to explore their imaginations using legos or minecraft. I prefer maps, scraps, stamps and paint. Here's more of that kind of newness....
A World of Imagination, 8" x 8" x 2"
True, 8" x 8" x 2"
I admit it. I was not in high production mode this summer. It was too hot down here in Florida to do anything but swim and play. So on those rare days when I ventured into the studio, I gave myself permission to do just that. Play.
I found this product called Inkodye which is light sensitive dye. I made some of the patterned fabrics below using doilies and dye in the sun. The blue piece was the result of blue dye and doilies over already printed fabric. The other pieces were white handkerchief pieces. Hint: Although the instructions say expose in bright sun for 8 minutes, Florida summer exposure times were more like 2 minutes!
I continued embellishing these fabric pieces with some stamping. I know that there is a gigantic world of stamping out there, but I am interested more in pattern making. I found these great antique batik stamps at Sarasota Architectural Salvage. They inspired me to make my own patterns too. I found success using a broken windchime and this honey-combed cardboard piece (thank you Ikea packaging).
True was a collage that I puttered around with all summer and I think the red blossom stamping over the top helped me finish it.
Grateful, 8" x 8" x 2"
I am grateful that its the first day of school for my boys! I am grateful that they go to such a great school where I trust the faculty. I am grateful that that they are getting what they need. I am grateful for finally finishing this painting even though it took me all summer. I am grateful for getting so much done today. And I am grateful that it's time to pick them up.
I am thrilled to be invited by Jackie Otto-Miller to participate in this show at the Anita S. Wooten Gallery at the Valencia East Campus. There are 26 great artists including Cindy Anderson, Ellie Diez Massaro, Kim Lemonakis Miller and Jamieson Thomas. Jackie was one of my painting professors at Rollins College and I can't wait to see the collection she has put together. All the work is under 16" in any direction. I plan on being at the opening on September 5th. The show begins today.
Curator's Choice
Small Works By Central Florida Artists 2014
Anita S. Wooten Gallery; Valencia East Campus
August 15, 2014 to September 26, 2014
Opening Friday, September 5, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Little Deeds, 16" x 16"
Presents Given, 8" x 16"
