Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
First Critique a Success
Quilts on the Wall had their first critique after the March meeting. The initial participation in the critique was fabulous. We had a nice assortment of "Red" quilts to look at and consider during the process.
I had a great time and learned not only from the comments on my quilt but also from the comments of the other quilts. It was fun to see all the interpretations of the theme and the fabulous work of the other artists.
gray scale and value finder From the comments afterwards I think it was a great success and I am looking forward to the next challenge for the critique group. The theme for May is a value challenge. Using a 10 gray scale card, use the 5 lightest values to make your quilt. Any color can be used but the color cannot be darker than 6 on the value card.
Some color wheels have a 10 step gray scale on them and if you own one, use this. Dick Blick sells a nice large one with viewing holes in it for under $3. Other better art stores may carry it, my local Micheal's did not.
If you would like more information on critiquing and how to critique please check out Jane Dunnewold's website. She has some excellent articles on critiquing and other topics.
Posted: Trish
I had a great time and learned not only from the comments on my quilt but also from the comments of the other quilts. It was fun to see all the interpretations of the theme and the fabulous work of the other artists.
gray scale and value finder From the comments afterwards I think it was a great success and I am looking forward to the next challenge for the critique group. The theme for May is a value challenge. Using a 10 gray scale card, use the 5 lightest values to make your quilt. Any color can be used but the color cannot be darker than 6 on the value card.Some color wheels have a 10 step gray scale on them and if you own one, use this. Dick Blick sells a nice large one with viewing holes in it for under $3. Other better art stores may carry it, my local Micheal's did not.
If you would like more information on critiquing and how to critique please check out Jane Dunnewold's website. She has some excellent articles on critiquing and other topics.
Posted: Trish
Friday, March 1, 2013
Artist Entry Form on the Website
I just uploaded a new form that can be filled out on the website for all the challenge and special exhibit shows. This should help speed up the paperwork process and take care of handwriting interpretation issues.
Log into the Info Center and go to the Forms section. At the top will be the "Artist Entry Form". Click on the title and the form will open. Fill it out and/or save it to your computer or print it out directly.
This form will clear if you close it, so print it the number of times you need it if you don't save to your computer. My suggestion is to save the form to your computer and then you will have it available when ever you need it.
***If you would like to save the filled in form you have to "print" it as a PDF. If you don't have a PDF printer already installed on your computer you can download a freeware version from CutePDF. This is the one I use. There are others out on the web if you want to use one of the others.***
If used for different events, just print the PDF form under a slightly different name. This will give you a history of your entries into shows and will help when deciding on your label information.
Hope this helps everyone.
Posted: Trish
Log into the Info Center and go to the Forms section. At the top will be the "Artist Entry Form". Click on the title and the form will open. Fill it out and/or save it to your computer or print it out directly.
This form will clear if you close it, so print it the number of times you need it if you don't save to your computer. My suggestion is to save the form to your computer and then you will have it available when ever you need it.
***If you would like to save the filled in form you have to "print" it as a PDF. If you don't have a PDF printer already installed on your computer you can download a freeware version from CutePDF. This is the one I use. There are others out on the web if you want to use one of the others.***
If used for different events, just print the PDF form under a slightly different name. This will give you a history of your entries into shows and will help when deciding on your label information.
Hope this helps everyone.
Posted: Trish
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Deborah Weir 4 Day Work Shop
Here are some of the specific techniques we will be focusing on:
1.
Dyeing – Overall, shibori (various techniques), color layering,
soy wax resist
, over-dyeing.
2.
Printing with paint - Using the Thermofax machine, screen
printing
, soy
wax resist
, masking tape resist, sponges, plastic page
protectors
3.
Surface Design – Design/color basics, Tyvek, Angelina, hand
stitching
, water soluble lace, synthetics/heat, bleach PEN, painted
fusible
, foiling, Paintsticks, DecolourantPlus
4.
Putting It All Together – Cutting, piecing, batting, edges,
quilting
, matt/frame vs. sleeve
Each student will go home with a small quilt and a notebook filled
with samples of techniques for reference
.
Deborah Weir
21 Encanto Dr. Rolling Hills Estates CA 90274
310 325-1895
FiberFly@cox.net DeborahWeir.netFiberFly.blogspot.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
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Saturday, September 8, 2012
2013 Juried Exhibit Selected
It is official, we have a new topic for our juried exhibit that is due in March. "Maps" was voted on by the members out of an ABUNDANCE of submitted ideas. There were several that I found personally inspiring and I am happy with the selection.
It will be exciting to see what the membership submits for this exhibit. It seemed to have a lot of interest by the enthuastic voting.
A suggestion was put forth that since "Maps" is due in March that we bring the in progress work to the November and/or January meeting to inspire others to keep working on their pieces. We had such a strong exhibit with "Black and White with a Twist" that the bar is set pretty high.
Wasn't it great to find out that the B/W exhibit will be traveling to Houston. Comments from Carmen and Amanda were extremely positive and that it was a strong exhibit. Way to go QOTW!
See you all in November if not sooner.
Don't forget that Textures will be having their exhibit at the Merc in Temecula opening October 5th (artist reception night). The local quilt guild will be having their annual outdoor show on October 6th so you could make it a two-fer and also enjoy some of the local wineries and dining.
Posted: Trish C.
It will be exciting to see what the membership submits for this exhibit. It seemed to have a lot of interest by the enthuastic voting.
A suggestion was put forth that since "Maps" is due in March that we bring the in progress work to the November and/or January meeting to inspire others to keep working on their pieces. We had such a strong exhibit with "Black and White with a Twist" that the bar is set pretty high.
Wasn't it great to find out that the B/W exhibit will be traveling to Houston. Comments from Carmen and Amanda were extremely positive and that it was a strong exhibit. Way to go QOTW!
See you all in November if not sooner.
Don't forget that Textures will be having their exhibit at the Merc in Temecula opening October 5th (artist reception night). The local quilt guild will be having their annual outdoor show on October 6th so you could make it a two-fer and also enjoy some of the local wineries and dining.
Posted: Trish C.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Deb Stanley at the OC Public Library
I am thrilled to have 6 of my portrait paintings exhibited in a solo show at the Orange Public Library, Orange CA until September 4th, 2012. Please check it out this wonderful facility if you are in the area - Chapman near the traffic circle downtown Orange.
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