This is as Good as it Gets!

This is as Good as it Gets!

Name This is as Good as it Gets! Medium Quilt / Fibre Art mounted on acrylic painted canvas Description This is as Good as it Gets! was the first in a series of framed fibre art pieces created in 2008.  It was originally shown in the ‘Emergence’ group show and feedback encouraged me to start a series for my solo show ‘Story Pictures’ later in the year. My thanks to Pamela Allen for the inspiration for this series.  I was...

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Rodeo Queen

Rodeo Queen

  Name Rodeo Queen Medium Quilt Art/ Fibre Art Description Rodeo Queen is one of a quilt art series entitled ‘Story Pictures’ prepared for a solo exhibition in 2008.  This quilt art piece was created after returning to Ontario from a vacation in Alberta and during the period when we were making our final decision to relocate.  We attended a rodeo in Airdrie during our visit west and I loved the ‘Rodeo Queen’s’...

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Summer Holidays – Fibre Art / Quilt Art

Summer Holidays – Fibre Art / Quilt Art

Name Summer Holidays Medium Quilt Art/ Fibre Art Description This is one of a fibre art/ quilt art series entitled ‘Story Pictures’ prepared for a solo exhibition in 2008.  It’s amazing the inspiration one can find in everyday life!  This piece was created as the neighbourhood children played outside.  Texture was important in my  fabric selection. I really enjoyed creating this series that was aimed at bridging the...

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One little, two little, three little soldiers…

One little, two little, three little soldiers…

  Name One little, two little, three little soldiers… Medium Quilt Art/ Fibre Art Description This is one of a quilt art series entitled ‘Story Pictures’ prepared for a solo exhibition in 2008.  It’s amazing the inspiration one can find in fabric scraps!  I was given a small piece of the military fabric used in the background and this is what resulted!  I really enjoyed creating this series that was aimed at...

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Delivering the Message

Delivering the Message

Name Delivering the Message Medium Quilted fibre and Mixed Media Description This is one of a series entitled ‘Story Pictures’ prepared for a solo exhibition in 2008.  In this series I combined my background in quilt art with my love of texture.  Vibrant colours suggest an emotionally charged situtation.  What do you think? Circa 2008 Exhibitions 2008 – Story Pictures, Read’s Book Store, Carleton Place, ON (solo) Size 30″ x...

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Cottage on Scootamatta

Cottage on Scootamatta

  Name Cottage on Lake Scootamatta Medium Watercolour Description Many happy weekends were spent at this cottage.  This was painted following a workshop with Sterling Edwards and I was trying to loosen up the style of my paintings.  The painting now resides with the folks who hosted the merry times we had on Lake Scootamatta. Circa 2004 Size Approx 16″ X 20″ Framed to Status In a private collection....

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