inspiration – Page 25

September 6, 2011September 14, 2011

SAQA’s Benefit Auction Begins Soon!

A reminder the Studio Art Quilts Association on-line Benefit Auction will be held Sept. 12th–Oct. 2nd. As an annual fund-raiser, over 300 SAQA artist have donated a 12″x12″ art quilt, featuring a huge variety of techniques, inspirations, and styles.

My donated piece is entitled, “Above Dark Clouds”…which was inspired by the brilliant sky as we flew through the rain clouds to reach a higher altitude… where the light still shines no matter what…

Above Dark Clouds, ©2011 Joni Beach — "Above Dark Clouds". Frayed-edge applique, pieced, quilted with rayon on hand-painted and commercial cotton, 11 1/2 x 11 1/2″. ©2011 Joni Beach

To preview the other wonderful available works of art and consider participating in this event, visit— SAQA Benefit Auction at http://www.saqa.com/saqa-u.php?ID=1791.

Above Dark Clouds… (jonibeach.com)
Thursday In the Studio – “Slowly but Surely” (jonibeach.com)
SAQA Annual Online Benefit Art Quilt Auction: September 12 – October 2, 2011 (woodhavenstudio.wordpress.com)

September 2, 2011January 25, 2012

First Glimpse of Fall Colors…

The first day I notice a flash of red or yellow among the tones of green in the woods, it is always a surprise to realize that summer’s end is drawing near.

Soon the tawny colors of Autumn will paint the landscape…Nature will get our attention with a visual reminder that life will always include changes–transitions from one season to another.

This seasonal transition has also served as inspiration for many artists over the years. In a past fall season, after collecting some of the first colorful fall leaves, I traced and used their shapes to design these wall-hangings.

The same leaves were used in both but experimenting with different types of prints, color, and quilting lines resulted in two variations on the same theme.

First Colors of Autumn, #2. — First Colors of Autumn, #1. Fused appliqué, free-motion quilting on cotton, 22 x 20 1/4". © 2009 Joni Beach.

First Colors of Autumn, #2. © 2009 Joni Beach. — First Colors of Autumn, #2. Fused appliqué, free-motion quilting on cotton, 17 1/4×17″. © 2009 Joni Beach.

So in the coming days, I will continue to observe the change of colors in the fall landscape, marvel at the brilliant variety of colors…

along with the many transitions in life.

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*I realize not everyone experiences a fall season in the climate in which they live…I’d love to hear about which season or type of climate inspires you!?*