studio news – Joni Beach

July 20, 2020

~Studio Shifts~

Hi Everyone! I have been busy making adjustments, changes, and living daily life in new ways these last few months…as I’m sure most of you have been too!

The Spring of 2020 proved to be like none other for sure…A time in History that is requiring much flexibility, trying out new ideas, and creative problem-solving!

I have been brainstorming new ideas for the Studio, on-line Gallery & Shop….Stay tuned to see what develops! 🙂

#1. .The Shop has now reopened & Art Card sets have been added, featuring some of the most popular art quilt designs!

Tomorrow Tuesday, (July 21st) is the next “Studio Printing Day“!…

Do you need a special card… To send to a friend or family member?…Or a card that is also an archival quality 5″x 7″ piece of art that can be Framed Or Displayed on an easel?

Check out these & more in the SHOP to pre-order!

#2. More exquisite Silks were found in my favorite fine fabric shop this summer! And I can’t wait to work with it in the Studio very soon! Stay Tuned! 🙂

Here’s a peak and More to Come…

#3. Summer is always a time of Inspirations & Idea Gathering for me!~~On walks or trips to new places, I take photos of images that catch my attention…a colorful flower…a pattern of light on a sidewalk… or the unique architecture of an old building. Here is a photo from my “Artist Sketchbook“!

May you have a Very Good Week….and find an encouraging Inspiration everyday!

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December 10, 2019

In the Shop~Christmas Holiday Special

It’s the Holidays and to Celebrate we are having a Special Sale in the Print Shop! 🙂

Soon in the studio, I will have a ” Printing Day”….So, if you have a Favorite “Joni Beach” design, order now!

Consider a giclee Art Print or some linen-textured 5″ X 7″ Art Cards & get 15% Off + Free Shipping on your Total Order, using CODE–FALLLEAVES at Check-out! (through Dec. 31st)

Ancient Breezes is the newest Open Edition 8 1/2″ x 11″ Art Print….and this design is also included in the Boxed Set of 6, 5″ x 7″ Art Cards of the Visions of Spain series.

You will also find the Winter Holidays series, Boxed Set of 3, 5″ x 7″ Art Cards in the Print Shop again this season! …And Much More!!

“Winter Holidays”, Special Boxed Set of 3.

Easy size to Frame…Give as a Gift to display on an easel…or Mail as a Special Greeting Card (envelopes included)!

Hope your busy Holiday Season is filled with music, colorful lights, cozy warm days by the fire, and JOYFUL memories!

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November 4, 2019

What’s Going On In the Studio?

Now that more is being accomplished in the studio, I have some “in progress” photos to share with you…

The week’s textile doodle—This design was quickly created, using scraps from the last Fractured Fish art quilts, by free-hand cutting the design and gluing it in place. These colorful Sea Images have been one of my most popular designs!

It must be the pops of abstract color reminds people of the beauty they’ve experienced snorkeling in the tropics or spending time at the beach!

Creating a “doodle” is a perfect time to try a new technique ~ such as a unique finish for raw edges. Here I glued small bits of fabric along the front, then wrapping them to the back, gluing, and adding free-motion quilting to blend into the design lines.

This was a free-form way of working that I enjoyed! A textile artist who has worked in this technique is Susan Carlson….You might like to check out her creations Here!

*Every week I plan to create a textile doodle as a way to experiment and try-out new ideas & techniques. Some of these will be made available in my on-line Shop! This textile doodle has already found a home, but check back often~ It will be a great way to begin collecting some unique Textile Art! 🙂

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The Art Quilt that is in progress, I have been calling “Field of Flowers at Toledo, since that is the actual location which inspired this piece!

Close-up of threadpainting the flowers & foliage…

But while creating the image, I remembered how it felt to stand at the edge of the field of wildflowers and see the old Spanish buildings of Toledo in the distance, as Ancient Breezes were blowing past me, whispering the stories of the past…So interesting, so special to experience being in this intriguing place!

Threadpainting the leaves and leaving raw-edges added more dimension…

See this finished New art quilt, Ancient Breezes, in the next “Studio NewsNotes“ coming this week!

*Sign-Up now to get to be among the first to see the completed “Ancient Breezes“, Studio textile doodles, and what is newly Available in the Gallery & Shop! (This Fractured Fish doodle has already found a home–stay tuned for others in the Shop!)

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