Starting a new series...And you may already be a winner! (Read through to the end to see how.)
I have begun a new series that is linked to my limited and perhaps naive understanding of recent world events. I am generally apolitical but, I have been compelled to make some artwork based on my concern for children around the world who are facing hardship, family separation and total uncertainty about their future.
As I was pondering the situations while driving, the song “Little Pink Houses” by John Mellencamp came across my Pandora station. I realized that what I wanted was for everyone, everywhere to have a little pink house. A place where they would have a gentle life, kindness, safety and love. The color pink, in my opinion, represents all of these things.
And so I set out to create a series to express my concern. My progress is coming along well and my next step is to find an organization that would partner with me to use my art in a fundraising effort to help children have safe and gentle homes. It must be non-denominational - because I am struggling with this world-wide situation. I am open to suggestions. If you have some, feel free to share them with me.
For the time being, I am focused on making the art that will hopefully help fund some programs to help those who could benefit the most.
Hand dyed cottons, vintage linens, overdyed commercial fabrics and piecing and applique techniques. I still have some free motion and hand stitching to do.
Here are some goodies for you to check out from my website, YouTube channel and studio. Thanks for stopping by and I wish you a creative weekend.
If you would like to hold on to the last bits of summer, here is a new series that incorporates my beach finds.
Here is my latest You Tube Video with some ways to save money if you work with acrylic paint. Some of it relates to oils as well.
Last but not least, as a subscriber to my newsletter, you are currently entered to win a piece of my original artwork. It is part of my Gratitude Giveaway and I will draw the name of a winner on Thanksgiving Day and contact the winner via email. Stay tuned and watch for the email on Thanksgiving Day. Here’s a picture of the 10” X 10” piece of art. It’s ready to frame in whatever style frame suits your decor and I will be mailing it out right after Thanksgiving.
Constructed of hand dyed cottons, cross weaves and vintage buttons, this piece is part of my Simplify series. You can see a video about the series here at my You Tube channel.
