So much has been going on lately that I haven't been here to post. Big changes in my family and basically i'm going off to get my own place. Well, I found a place in the new state (Raleigh, NC) using the internet. I found an artist loft overtop of a storefront that I REALLY, REALLY, want!!! But I have to depend on friends to go and look at the place for me, etc.etc. Managing flights, waiting for money to come in from sale of land, Christmas coming, all adds up to a big OL' Bag of STRESS! I can be doing fine one minute and having total body anxiety full out, the next minute.
On a better level, six more of my paintings have been loaded to e-bay and my site, and the response is good.
Two sets of my cards came in from Cafe Press and the quality wasn't bad. I got in an order of canvas-9 beauties to put my paint on. Largest size being 30 x 40. I'm excited about those. I even have a few ideas rolling around in my head for a couple more paintings.
Many of you know that i was a fiber artist for about six years. For a long time, i've had in my mind some ideas for what I call "personal power coats". Something that is really wild that would only go in a gallery, or a rock star would wear, or you could wear only once in a while when you're really feeling like you need the extra zip. They're kind of like a costume. I never got around to doing this idea but i learned that there are people in the fashion industry and quilting area that are doing great things with coats. When I lived in Boise, ID i was totally inspired by a lady by the name of Sharon Baker, Fiber artist. I got to see a show of her coats and always wanted to go and study with her. Of course, i never got around to it, and ended up moving from Boise.
Well, lately, I was thinking of making some original art cloth to sell by the yard on E-bay. Just so I could get back to my sewing a little. I started thinking about those coats again. Here is the link to her work and book.
www.kapamaker.com.
I don't see the link to ordering the book on there, so here is a link:
well...i wanted to give you the link but it was too long and this blogger won't let me cut and paste.
Basically...go to www.cottonclub.com
go to the on-line catalog and then look under books. You'll find it, and Sharon will autograph it.
If you really get lost, call those gals at the Cotton Club. You can't find a more helpful, sweet bunch! One of my dearest friends in the world owns the company and has great taste in fabric.
Well, if that wasn't juicy enough for you! In the process of researching who else was making art cloth and where they were selling it, I found out- SIT DOWN and HOLD ON- You can draw and paint on fabric using Oil sticks! It will even go thru the wash! YOW! Too much excitement. I know, we've been able to use fabric paints for years, but i never liked the texture. I already use Oil Sticks in my painting, and it will lend it's self more to my abstract techniques. Hot diggity dog! No wonder I can't sleep at night! Signing off, Margaux
The link for the book and techniques and all the supplies would be "Cedar Canyon Textiles".
www.cedarcanyontextiles.com. Of course, knowing me, i had questions and gave a call over there. The lady was just as nice as could be. That's important to me and I promptly placed in order. So now I have two new books coming in, a wooden case to put all my oil sticks in, and two new colors. Whippee!!!
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