One of my art friends on Facebook, Kimberly Baxter Packwood, asked yesterday what was our top accomplishment for the year....
Quilting Lincoln
I spent a long time quilting this piece. I took about a week to quilt his figure -- but then...
Holiday Spirit
Last night my Fiber Art Fusion art group had our holiday party and we exchanged 5"x7" sized pieces. I created...
Me and Abe
I am guilty of ignoring my blog. I took many pictures as I made his shirt, tie, coat, and finally...
Choosing Faces With Character
At some point, as a portrait artist, you begin to want to do something different. Most faces aren't as distinctive...
Not At Houston
Years ago, I had the privilege is attending the AQS Quilt Show in Paducah. There were miles and miles of...
Working With Color
Working with color can be very confusing -- almost as difficult as working with values. Since my last blog post,...
Green Eyes
Now that we've covered drafting, it's time to move on to my favorite part -- cutting the fabric. Using the...
Drafting, Drawing, Sketching, & Photoshop
I am always asked about how I draft a pattern. Yes -- I start with a digital picture. Yes --...