Reminders that Life transitions like the seasons…
winter gradually turns to spring.
The change just seems to happen very slowly sometimes!
Wonderfully blooming daffodils do encourage and give me hope!
Inspirations~The Hope of Spring!
In the Studio~Spring at Last!
Finally Spring has arrived here in the mountains, though the threat of a freeze has not passed. Still the days have become warmer and even the birds seem happier! I have begun some of the yard work necessary after a long cold winter and look forward to the colorful flowers of summer…
In the studio, I have continued to work on new pieces. Here is the the latest in the Visions of Spain series~Flamenco Swirl #3.
These pieces began with a simple line drawing to capture the figure and movement of a dramatic flamenco dancer. The excitement, sounds, and visions of this experience will never be forgotten! This piece is a reverse of Flamenco Swirl #2~~the figure is done using a “reverse applique” technique.
Flamenco Swirl #1 is on exhibit currently, so this photograph was taken in the gallery. This first figure was created using bright red dotted fabric with a familiar ruffled hem to accent the swirling movement of the dancer.
My memories of this dance are expressed in this piece…
Spring Yellow~Hope
A few days later winter’s blanket of white will cover the newly budded flowers and trees.
But through this transition, ultimately spring will arrive and summer will follow…A recent art quilt, which is now on exhibit, also shows the brilliance of a yellow flower. For me I always think of these as signs of hope and a celebration of life!
The inspiration for this piece was a photo that I took in a backyard garden that captured its colors and shape from a different angle~the bottom side~ with the sunlight shining from above.
I enlarged the image to the desired size to use as a guide. The composition was pieced by cutting fabric pieces and gluing them into position. Extensive free-motion quilting was used to construct the design and add depth and texture. The edges were finished with a facing. I also sign and date each wall-hanging in the lower left-hand corner, using free-motion threadsketching.
A Different Perspective and other contemporary textiles may be seen in the Art Gallery. Enjoy these signs of spring…hope…and a celebration of life!
Several pieces are available through Eucalyptus Massage Center Gallery.
*I would love to hear what inspires you and are your reminders of hope?
Joni Beach 