Play

 The sun was brilliant the day after so much rain. I just had to play!

I tried using a hibiscus flower. The veiling didn't show as much as I thought it would. Maybe leave it out longer next time?

Rose leaves always a winner:

I used a piece of yellow fabric that I had used solar fast, and considered it a fail. Nice to see that the cyanotype worked well and didn't turn green:

I don't know what this weed is, but it grows in the cracks on my driveway. It pulled up easily after all the rain this past week. It will be fun to stitch later this winter.

One more rose leaf. I used sepia solar fast on a very textured fabric. My brush had not been cleaned out after using cyanotype, hence the great color!

Last Supper

 

Against my better judgements, I am glueing the tiles around the edge of the canvas before adding the trim boards. I won't be in town for a week and want this piece to move forward. It shouldn't be too difficult to screw the boards into place - I am concerned about tiles popping off while handling.  

"Child"

 I have spent some time arranging and rearranging collage pieces. I have a vision of building up more pieces in the center, but stitching components in place must begin. I must be done before I leave on my next trip. I will let it sit on the table for a day or two, then jump in and stitch everything place.

This was my mother's baby spoon! My first thought was to use my son's,  but I can't find it. It will show up, eventually. 

Veil - Stitching begins

 I am approaching the veil project like the 100 day project. Do a small part everyday and watch the progress.  Today is Day 1:

Becoming the Sea

 This painting by Anselm Kiefer drew me in. I can't stop thinking about it. This size (approximately 31' x 29') was was so grand. There were 4 other paintings, but honestly,  I don't remember them. 

As I sat beading on my somewhat small piece, I realized that it was the color palette from the painting that is stuck in my head! 

The exhibit will be at the SLAM until January 25th. I told my son that I must go back. He agreed. All I need to see is this painting,  before it returns home to Europe.

Sunshine on a rainy day

 I can hear rain gently hitting the roof. Very calming after a full weekend at my son's in St Louis. I think if I decided to move somewhere, St Louis would be a good place for me.  So much inspiration this weekend!

This morning, I am quietly working on some beading, on "Light".

Veil

 I bought this dress at a thrift store with the intention to cut it up, dye, and add to one of my textile collages. 

It takes the dye well! This piece was dyed with prochem's "mustard" - one of my favorites. Some beads and lovely threads will enhance and give this project a good start