Fiber Artist
I belong to an international art quilt group called Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA). Each year they hold an on-line auction of donated member-made art quilts. All proceeds help support SAQA’s exhibition programs, publications, and education outreach. Plus, each purchase helps increase the recognition for art quilts and the artists who make them. For more […]
Memories in the Making is an Alzheimer’s Association art program which arose out of the exploration of the use of art as an alternative form of expression for people with dementia. The focus is on the process rather than the product, allowing people with dementia to experience moments of joy and a renewed sense of […]
There is always something noteworthy happening on the Willamette River and this last week has been especially noteworthy. Fleet Week coincides with the celebration of Portland and the Rose Festival. One of the purposes of Fleet Week is to celebrate and thank the active and reserve military personnel and all veterans. So much happening on the […]
Portland is celebrating it’s 109th Rose Festival this year. Since the very first Rose Festival in 1907, visiting ships and other fleet-related elements (like submarines) have been coming to Portland’s waterfront — so this is also Fleet Week. One of the purposes of Fleet Week is to celebrate and thank the active and reserve military personnel and all […]
Since my last posting of January 28, my site has been completely rebuilt. My goal with this remodel was to create a professional appearance and a user friendly environment to navigate. I hope that you take the time to peruse the entire site and share your thoughts with me either as a comment below or […]
I attended the artist reception at the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton last night. It was the opening day for exhibits including the California Watercolor Association — 75 artists had work hung — photo montage and collage artist, Deborah Griffin, and me. Click on image for larger view. Yes, the center is a former firehouse, […]
If Ginkgos Could Talk is ready to go to its new home. Click on image for a larger view. This is my contribution to Virginia Spiegel’s ACS Fundraiser The 100. This one-day event happens on February 4th. It’s not too early to mark your calendar because the first 100 patrons to sign up and contribute […]
After the rain, nature provides mushrooms to drink from. This post has been linked to Off the Wall Fridays.
I am thrilled to share the news that Ginkgos in the Round will be part of Visions Art Museum’s website exhibit Stories. VAM invited its artist-level members to submit their work for on-line exhibits this year. See the first two exhibits — Wild Thing! and Up/Down — here. I applaud their continuing and creative ways […]
After the rain, sunset.
I am thrilled to announce that as part of the U. S. Department of State Art in Embassies program, Ginkgo Dust Up will be on exhibit in the U.S. Embassy residence in Dili, Timor Leste, beginning this spring. The curator for this exhibit explained that the theme for the new exhibition is fiber art. Fiber plays […]
T is for tower. Final restoration of the stairway and upstairs murals was completed last month. What a treat to see this San Francisco icon in its 1930’s glory once again. To learn more about Coit Tower click here. For information on free walking tours see “Coit Tower Murals” here.
I am honored to be an invited artist for “The 100” to be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2015. The goal for this fiber fundraiser for the American Cancer Society is to raise $10,000 in one day. How? Yes, once again Virginia Spiegel is at it! Fiberart For A Cause has already raised $240,000 through the […]
I’m the lucky recipient of an opportunity to hang a piece of my art work at the 2014 Arts Guild of Sonoma December Invitational! This will be the second year I’ve received such an invitation thanks to Carol Larson, my friend and member of the Guild. You can see a portion of last years’ exhibit […]
Each year Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) holds an on-line auction as a fund-raiser. Members of SAQA donate a 12″ x 12″ art quilt for the auction and purchases help to increase the recognition of art quilts and the artists who make them while supporting SAQA’s exhibitions, publications, and education outreach. Thanks to donors and […]
I was invited to participate in a World Blog Hop by my friend and fellow quilt artist, Carol Larson. The agreement was to answer four questions and invite other bloggers I know to join in on the fun. See Carol’s work and her responses to the questions at www.live2dye.com. On Monday, October 20 check out the […]
Yikes, it was a year ago this month that I shared photos of the new Eastern span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay bridge. The progress on taking down the old Eastern span is significant. Here’s a reminder of what the old span looked like with both levels of traffic lanes still intact. Click on an […]
I’m very pleased to share that Oakleaf Hydrangea II has been juried into the 4th Annual International Juried & Judged Show and La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, La Conner, WA. Click on image for larger view. The exhibit will be on view October 3-5, 2014 La Conner Maple Hall and the Civic Garden Club […]
I’m very excited that Broken Ginkgos II has been accepted for the 12th annual international juried art show at Northbrook Public Library. This year’s theme, Pip Squeak, focuses on small works of art — not to exceed 12″ in any direction for 2D works and 9″ for 3D works. The Call states, in part Pip […]
Immediately after opening the new eastern span of the Oakland Bay bridge the task of dismantling the old span began. The top level is completely gone. And here’s a glimpse at the kind of view we’ll have along the whole eastern span in the near future (click on the image for a larger view): Watching […]
I’ll be at least one in a thousand — that’s the news from Quarry Books, the publisher releasing 1000 Quilt Inspirations, a new book to be released in the near future. Dr. Sandra Sider, a New York quilt artist and independent curator, will be selecting the winning designs. The Call for Entries states, in part, […]
Seven of my pieces have been accepted for the 46th Annual Textile Exhibition at the Olive Hyde Gallery in Fremont, California. I’ve had my work at this gallery in the past, but not with so few artists — six artists have work in this exhibit. My five Sunflower Scrap pieces, Woodwardia Wonder and Oakleaf Hydrangea […]
Love . . . we each express it in our own unique way. Manuel loves Dolores and shows her publicly on Lover’s Bridge. How do you show your love? Happy Valentine’s Day!
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I attended the opening reception for the Consilience of Art & Science exhibit at the Pence Gallery in Davis on Friday, January 10. Davis is home to a large University of CA campus and a thriving art community, so openings during Art Walk are vibrant and fun. This exhibit is a partnership between the gallery […]
Why is it that many of us feel compelled to put hats on our pets during the holidays? A mystery, really. Here’s what Taylor really thinks: Make no mistake about it — Mendelssohn would rather have a nap than a hat. They are both happy Christmas is over! Now, do I still have the black […]
I am happy to announce that Woodwardia Wonder has been accepted for The Consilience of Art & Science, a Pence Gallery and UC Davis Art/Science Fusion Juried Exhibition opening at the Pence Gallery January 10 and running through February 28, 2014. All mediums were considered for this exhibit. (Hover cursor over images for more details.) […]
