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

The Veil 👰‍♂

 So my niece is getting married in October.  Next year. She asked me a few years ago to create her wedding veil. Of course I said yes. Then she showed me what she wants. An embroidered garden. I still said yes. We've been collecting components since she asked. Lace from Copenhagen, beads from Prague, lace from her gram's wedding dress... Now I must get to work. Only 387 days away!

I set up a vision board in the corner of the dining room:

Next up, start stitching and set some deadlines.