While this may look like a total mess, it's actually lightning in a bottle. Arranged on the table within reach are many different kinds of paints- Lumiere, Neopaque, Jacquard Textile paints, Dye-Na-Flow and even some of my dwindling supply of Sherrill's Sorbets- a bunch of hand-made stamps, sponges, brushes, paint palettes, water and all kinds of painting grounds from white fabric to pre-painted papers. Plus, of course, coffee- lots of coffee.
Using techniques demo'd in Sherrill's video, I reacquainted myself with the joys of painting with abandon. All of the pieces I painted ranged in size from about 28"x18" to 8"x11". No ground safe, no technique untried, nothing was "finished" until it screamed at me to stop. Here's what I've created so far.
(cotton fabric)
(artists' canvas... this one is my favorite)
(cotton fabric)
(cotton fabric, taken from the piece above and slathered with Lumiere)
(cotton fabric)
(watercolor paper)
(heavy interfacing)
(copy paper)
(watercolor paper)
No idea what these beauties will be used for, and there are more in progress on the table, waiting for another painting session tomorrow.
Happy creating!
22 comments:
Looking good Judi. Isn't it great to get down to work!
These are REALLY beautiful, Judi. And so inspiring!
Oh these are great! I recently painted up a bunch of papers and so did the other members in my group and today we all traded. I wish you had been there trading with us, yours are fabulous. I have been trying not to spend more money on art stuff but I may have to allow myself to indulge in this DVD.
These are wonderful! I love her work, too, and am always inspired when I flip through her books.
Gorgeous ... as always ^_^ Can't wait to see them in quilts!
While they are all beautiful, I particularly love the top cotton piece. It is truly amazing what can be created spontaneously when we don't think about it too much!
Fantastic! Your favorite is mine as well and the one below it is runner up. Summer is scheduled to start next Tuesday for me and I'm going to be dyeing to start. Get ready to be pestered! 8^)
I love Sherrill Kahn...I take it her DVD goes into more detail on her painting techniques than the books do. I have 3 of her books and enjoy them imensely!
Yes, your favorite is my favorite. I wouldn't send that back to you if you accidentally mailed it to me.
They are all so beautiful that it would be hard to pick a favourite. Looks like you have had a wounderful time in your studio playing with paints!
Wonerful-wonderful--Sherill's video is in my future :)
I find the best outcomes are when I approach my work (which is usually creating fabric) with a sense of play. If I over think it I will not get the same outcome. It's really amazing how true that is!
Your things are beautiful, Judi!
wow, Judi! You are the queen!! Just fantastic pieces! Which I'm sure have just inspired you to create more!!! Sheryl should/would be proud!
Ooooh! The second one is my favorite too -- love it.
What part of the country are you in, Judi? We come from similar backgrounds in our art -- I would love to have a play day with you.
I WAS going to work in the yard today, but I think I may have to play instead... :)
Great stuff!
I really enjoyed looking at your work. This is exactly the type of thing I've been called to do lately. Isn't it fun to just paint - no plans, no thinking, just letting the creative spirit take you where it will!
Very cool!
Darcy Berg
www.darcyberg.com
thanks for the interview of one of my favorite artists. and wow! You really went to town; the pieces you did are stellar and very inspiring.
Judi, thank you for posting the set up photo! I am always trying to figure out how to use my studio space so I get more done. It was helpful to see the table set up - I had been thinking of moving mine against the wall, but this showed me I am better off using both sides. I'll have to look into Sherrill's workshops.
I haven't had an outdoor fabric painting session since last summer. I'll have to change that asap. You got fantastic results!
Drooling here .... all gorgeous! Looking forward to next week's posts!
beautiful
my fav is the same as yours
These are really beautiful and shows your creative spirit!
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