Wistful Wednesday

I haven't sewn anything since the weekend.  I have been busy with family and household chores.
Today I would like to share with you a couple of my paintings.  First I will do a realistic one.  This is watercolor.

And then this piece which is a "Non-representational" painting called "Am I Dreaming"

I really like the depth that the multiple layers of transparent paint give this one. There are symbols stamped in metallic paints on top of the painting to add even more depth.

In other news:
Craftsy has new classes starting today
Sandra Betzina - Sewing on the Bias (Sewing) 
Janet Pray - Sew Better, Sew Faster: Garment Industry Secrets (Sewing) 
Frieda Anderson - Machine Quilting the Home Sweet Home Quilt (Quilting) 
Maggie Austin - Sugar Berries, Leaves, and Blossoms (Cake Decorating) 

I wish they would do a class on sewing for men. I would love to learn to make my own clothes. 

An Explanation and a Painting

First is the explanation.  I have been quiet for a few days.  The fact is I have nothing made from this time to show.  Life has gotten in they way of sewing.  I did get an email telling me that I won a nifty ruler called "Angler 2"  so I will tell you about it when I get it.

As many of you know, I was once a very active painter.  I have numerous canvases and paintings on watercolor paper adorning my home.   I have even more paintings in stacks and boxes.  Ha ha..maybe in years to come (after I am gone) I will get discovered and they will sell for millions.  (just kidding)

I am going to share this painting that I named "Herewith"

This is a somewhat abstract night scene landscape with the moon peeking out from a smoky blue cloud. The moon is reflected several times on the "watery" surfaces in the landscape. To me, the mood of this painting is somewhat mysterious and romantic.  One of the things I love most about this painting is the color scheme and intensity.  Is it any wonder that I like to use batiks, brights and hand dyed fabrics?

Another painting

This painting is the first non-objective abstract I painted in a class. The class increased my painting skills immensely.
While this was meant to be non-objective, I do see a "real" picture in it.
The title is "Community"

Can you tell that I have always loved vivid color?

A picture for Monday

Today I don't have a lot to post about BUT this is a painting I did that hangs in front of my desk at work.
The short name is Bridge.

The longer name is Bridge Across the Void into Tomorrow.

But, What do YOU see?

Collage

Since I have been a little quiet on the quilting front, I am going to post this picture of a collage/painting I did some time ago. I love the texture and colors of this. I am thinking I may try to use part of it to design a fabric. I love using my paintings and drawings as the beginning for a fabric design.



For this work, I painted papers and attached them to the substrate. Then I added paint and a bit of texturing to add depth. I really love the end result.