Silk Ribbons for SAQA
SILK RIBBONS Purely abstract and a pleasure to make! Most of the time calls for entries sail right by me and I’m fine with that. This week, I was inspired to make and submit this piece into the SAQA Spotlight Auction. It’s small, about the size of a postcard. Made with hand coloured silk organza, […]
Improv Cutting
https://youtu.be/38qlNZkjtUo<p>Though I’m still struggling with videos, formatting, and making it look right, I’m having such fun making them! If you have tips or resources to share, please share them using the contact page. Music credit: “Rise” by Nightmares on Wax
Value Does All the Work (But Colour Gets All the Glory)
Here’s an example of “Value does all the work but colour gets all the glory”. Do you take colour value into account when selecting fabrics? See how the pinks blend right into the beige in the black and white pic. Do you have a process for assessing colour value?
A Quick Improv Demo
</p>https://youtu.be/9mcQ7zDVFPs<p> I’ve decided I rather like the sawtooth look. The work is progressing nicely and though I have no idea how it will finish, I’m happy to find out as I go. Because that’s the essence of improv. This super amateur video documented the process and making more of these might be in my future.
How Does Your Mood Affect Your Work?
Do you ever get grumpy at this time of year? I do, sometimes. That day, I thought up these aggressive, bitey little triangles, though now that they’re made they look pretty cheerful! The block is because I like playing with fine lines. I hope you’re having a relaxing, delightful holiday season, 2023 is just around […]
Picking Colours for a New Improv Piece
There’s a new improv work brewing, with colours picked from my stash. All solids, plain ones, not fancy thread dyes. It’s pretty hard to stay away from them, but I want to use what I have. I’ve chosen a muted colour scheme, enhanced by a few brights. I may have to add in a […]