Two Days Worth

Two more days into my “Art Every Day” challenge.

On Nov. 4, I tried something new. The technique is shown in the Nov/Dec issue of Cloth, Paper, Scissors magazine.  In the article by Sandy Steen Bartholomew, the technique of Zentangles is explained. Supposedly, this technique is a good meditative art form. I had to try it, but I felt like I was just plain old doodling. Maybe that is meditative, mindless activities tend to have meditative qualities. Anyway, I am quite pleased at the results of my Zentangles work of art.

Today, Nov. 5, I took a class in Greensboro, NC with artist, author, teacher, Lyric Kinard. Lyric’s new book “Art + Quilt” is about the creative design process. Her class today was called “Surface Design Sampler Platter.” We did a lot of interesting surface design techniques on fabric, including rubber stamping, silk screen, foil embellishment and beading. A wide variety of design, thus the name “sampler platter.” Several of the techniques I’ve been using, some were new. I especially liked the image transfer using CitraSolv and black photo copies.

On Sunday, my friend Jodi Ohl will teach an image transfer class using several techniques. I can really see some cool applications with image transfers. So many options, so little time.

So, good news, I’m keeping up with my art every day for a month challenge. Its fun and I realize how fortunate I am to have the freedom to enjoy my creative self.

More art filled days coming this weekend…Just have to remember to bring my camera to show you action shots.