A Wonderful Comment
A wonderful comment from Lynn about the quilt artist from the Art Quilt Facebook page-
I met you at the Art of Santa Cruz store in the Capitola mall. I was browsing, and your quilts touched my soul! Stopped in my tracks…You were there and introduced yourself. I still haven’t made one, but I will! I love every photo you post! Currently, I live in Colorado. Otherwise, I would come to see you at Open Studios. I was delighted to see you on this group!
About the Quilt Artist
Above all,my art quilts are all about the quilt artist creating abstract, whimsical or impressionistic pieces. Moreover,inspiration comes from the natural world and from Mexican and Native American influences. In addition,my materials of choice are often redirected fabrics from the San Francisco Design Center and found objects. Furthermore,art quilts free me to play with color and texture. Most of all,my technique,Scribble Quilting allows me to create movement on many of my pieces.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1070966182/contemporary-mixed-media
In contrast,the pandemic gave me a chance to try my hand at minimalist assemblage. Above all, I use found objects and new redirected materials. In addition,a wood box or backing works best for me. Moreover, each piece is unique and original.
Two Inspirational Artists
First of all,I owe some of my inspiration to two artists from Santa Cruz County, California. For instance, Meri Vahl, an award winning art quilter has been recognized nationally for her work. As my teacher of the fabric layering technique, she was patient. Understanding that each student brought individual strengths, weaknesses and abilities to the process. Ellen edith;friend, art quilter, fabric designer and artist extraordinaire made whimsical, personal quilts. Above all,her influence lives on well beyond her life. In asll,I have great appreciation for these two local leaders of the art quilt world.
SAQA (Studio Art Quilt Associates)
Moreover,I am proud to be part of an evergrowing group of art quilters. SAQA started by Yvonne Porcella in Northern California in 1989. However, it has grown to an international organization. In addition, art quilters have transformed the quilt into a 21st Century art form.Similarly, I continue to explore new forms and ways of working with unusual materials on this journey.
About the artist,bio
I was born and raised in Palo Alto, California. Furthermore, in high school I studied sewing and clothing construction for two years. After that,I continued to sew much of my wardrobe. Then in 1974,I took my first quilting class at a neighborhood fabric store. Over the years, I continued to sew clothes and make quilts for my family. Finally,I stopped counting bed quilts at 300.In all,I taught 30 years in Watsonville,CA as a bilingual teacher.Then I retired to spend more time on creating art quilts.Since then I have continually worked to expand my art quilt business.
My First Art Quilt
In 2008, I made my first art quilt, Homage to a Dancer. It reflects my participation in Los Méxicas,the University of California,Santa Cruz ballet folklórico group.
A Studio in the Art Center
Then May,2016, I opened a studio in the Santa Cruz Art Center, 1001 Center St. Downtown Santa Cruz. I have space to work and display my work. For First Fridays and Open Studios, I fill the lobby with art. In June, 2019 New York Art Center accepted my work into their gallery. 7 Franklin Place, TRIBECA, New York City.
Award Winning Artist
At the beginning,Great Blue Heron at Dusk entered into an art show in 2010. After that,the following year it won a merit award at the Olive Hyde Art Gallery in Fremont,California.
In 2013, Visions of New Mexico won third place in the Neo Membreno Vessels 2013 Show at the Western New Mexico University Museum in Silver City, New Mexico.
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Abrazos del Alma(Hugs from the Heart)
Furthermore,in October, 2015, Abrazos del Alma(Hugs from the Heart) showcased at the Pacific International Quilt Festival at the Santa Clara Convention Center October, 2015. In addition,this one woman show reprised at the Mountain View Center. Location- Performing Arts Lobby Gallery in 2017. After that,I participated in Open Studios, Santa Cruz County’s premier juried art tour October 2016-2021.
In addition,Green Fish Among the Kelp(sold) is included in Sandra Sider’s book, 1000 Inspirations.
Sales
Furthermore,Kaiser Permanente has five of my art quilts on permanent display in their Scotts Valley and Watsonville, California facilities.
Organizations
Santa Cruz Art League(SCAL)www.scal.org
Studio Art Quilt Associates(SAQA)www.saqa.com
Pajaro Valley Quilt Association(PVQA) www.pvqa.org
Parliamentarian(2005-2007) President(2007-2009) Secretary(2012-2013)
San Jose Quilt Museum sjquiltmuseum.org
Pajaro Valley Arts https://pvarts.org/
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