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How does a County support its Artists?-Visual Arts Network

Kiwi, 24" x 22", $395.

Visual Arts Network Santa Cruz County — Violet Seascape , an art quilt

Visual Arts Network Supporting County Artists

First of all visual arts are diverse art forms. For example painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography, video, filmmaking, design, and architecture are visual arts. Furthermore,many artistic disciplines such as performing arts, conceptual art, and textile arts also involve aspects of visual arts. Wikipedia

Something New-Visual Art Network to Support County Artists

For 34 years, each October artists across Santa Cruz County have opened their studios to the public. Above all,the Arts Council Santa Cruz County sponsered these Open Studios Art Tours. As a result of COVID, the methods changed. Nonetheless,their support has not faltered. The county created the Visual Arts Network, an online space for artists to display their art. In addition,the Network showcases the work of the many creatives that call Santa Cruz County their home.
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How The Visual Art Network Supports Artists

First of all,the Visual Arts Network of Santa Cruz County is a directory of over 300 artists. For example, you’ll find a wide variety of creators from painters, sculptors, woodworkers and much more. Furthermore,each artist has their own page. In order for the public to learn about their process and their creations. In addition, one can connect with them directly. That is to say that one may search by name, location or medium, explore all the artists, or meet featured artists.

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A Great Leader is so Important.

Finally, local artists are so lucky to have the support of the county. In addition,the Open Studios Event Director, Ann Ostermann is a masterful, innovative leader. Furthermore,her bright personality welcomes everyone to the delight of art. In conclusion, inclusivity reigns supreme.

The Visual Arts Network is no longer active. Arts Council Santa Cruz continues to support artists through the annual Open Studios and in other year long activities.

Lastly, read more.

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https://annbaldwinmayartquilts.com/2018/09/olive-hyde-textile-show/

https://annbaldwinmayartquilts.com/2019/04/fiber-art-in-san-jose-ca/

https://annbaldwinmayartquilts.com/2019/07/july-buzz-newsletter-2019/

https://annbaldwinmayartquilts.com/2019/04/may-buzz-newsletter/

https://annbaldwinmayartquilts.com/2018/06/art-at-the-county-building/

https://annbaldwinmayartquilts.com/2017/05/open-studios-october-2017/

https://visualartsnetworkscc.com/listing/ann-baldwin-may/

For example

https://annbaldwinmayartquilts.com/2018/09/open-studios-santa-cruz/

https://annbaldwinmayartquilts.com/2019/04/fiber-art-in-san-jose-ca/

https://annbaldwinmayartquilts.com/2019/07/july-buzz-newsletter-2019/

https://annbaldwinmayartquilts.com/2019/04/may-buzz-newsletter/

In conclusion

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https://annbaldwinmayartquilts.com/2018/03/santa-cruz-art-center/

https://annbaldwinmayartquilts.com/2017/04/fiber-at-r-blitzer-gallery-2017/

https://annbaldwinmayartquilts.com/2021/07/stitching-california-in-northern-california/

https://annbaldwinmayartquilts.com/2018/04/arts-at-santa-cruz-center/

https://annbaldwinmayartquilts.com/laguna-beachcalifornia-art-gallery/

https://annbaldwinmayartquilts.com/2017/04/fiber-at-r-blitzer-gallery-2017/

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Out on a Limb?Trees in Art Quilts

Old Orchard, 48" h x 34" w, an art quilt, $4900.

Vacant Lot, 43″ x 31″ 109 cm x 79 cm,$4900.

Trees in Art Quilts

First of all,trees in art quilts are my most popular pieces.Everyone loves trees. Above all,everyone can relate to the shape and various colors of trucks and leaves. Vacant Lot, is an early example of one of my tree art quilts. Furthermore,five of my art quilt trees hang in local Santa Cruz County Kaiser Permanente Medical facilities.

Tree Friendly Town

I live in a tree friendly town. That is to say that Santa Cruz, California is part of the Tree City USA program. My county is full of fruit tree orchards as well as redwoods. Furthermore,the Spanish explorers saw their first redwood tree in Santa Cruz County. In addition, California’s first state park, Big Basin is also in my county. That is a lot of trees for the second smallest county in California.

Of course,many locales are tree friendly places even if they not they are enrolled in the national urban tree program. We can all relate to trees and leaves; the forms they take and the shapes they make. Creating trees lets me explore and expand my use of texture, color, and movement. Let me take this opportuntity to share my love of trees.

Adding Color

Young children and other people know what color a tree should be. We understand the general shape of a tree including the wide variety of sizes and forms. Adjust the color of a tree to an unnatural color. Our brains will still recognize that it as a tree. This is what makes it fun for an artist.

Red tree on a white pieced background, Palo Colorado,34" x 32" 86cm x 81cm — Palo Colorado,34″ x 32″ 86cm x 81cm

Red and White Challenge

In 2013, my local quilting guild had a Red and White Challenge. Participants receive certain fabrics that must be used. Notice the red and white polka dot fabric. Additional fabrics and details were encouraged. I placed the red tree, Palo Colorado on a background of various pieced white fabrics with red hand stitching for accents.

Green teal tree with multicolored leaves falling
Along the Path,34" h x 22" 86cm x 56cm — Along the Path,34″ h x 22″ 86cm x 56cm

Teal colored tree trunk and branches ? Not so common,nor are violet branches. I have received such a positive response from the movement of leaves extending beyond the edges of the art quilt that I have continued to do that.

At the Edge of the Grove,29"h x 26" 74cm x 66cm Orange and white tree on a deep green background — At the Edge of the Grove,29″h x 26″ 74cm x 66cm

What could be more fun than orange branches!

Trees in Art Quilts,Tree Along Creek,32" x 27" 81 cm x 69cm Light green tree with leaves falling on a dark green background. — **Tree Along Creek,32″ x 27″**
81 cm x 69cm

This tree along the creek has pale colored branches with bluish green tint from couched yarns and decorative threads. The pop of medium green comes from a piece of dress fabric from the 1940s.

Adding Texture

Celebrating Fall has branches made from a highly textured yet, loosely woven fabric. I couched decorative threads are on top of the fabric to add more interest. This same couching technique is also visible in Tree Along Creek and At the Edge of the Grove.

Trees in Art Quilts, artist decorated tree branches brown and fall colors Celebrating Fall,33" x 31" 84cm x 79cm — **Celebrating Fall,33″ x 31″** 84cm x 79cm

Adding Movement

In Looking up at Dusk,flying leaves and twigs are carried along by the wind. While creating this piece, I actually toss some pieces onto the quilt top. Great fun! Great serenpidity!

Looking up at Dusk,31" x 24"
79cm x 61cm Golden background with green branches on top — **Looking up at Dusk,31″ x 24″**
79cm x 61cm

Green and white tree with a white fence on a hill with rocks. Red owl is in the tree.Overlook,35" x 26" 88cm x66cm — **Overlook,35″ x 26″** 88cm x66cm

In Overlook, I choose a green and white patterned fabric for the trunk and branches. I couched decorative threads and yarn to the fabric before cutting out the shape of the tree. The white spaces on the fabric create movement. The curvy line quilting in the sky also adds action. The sky fabric is from an indigo dying class. Can you see the clouds moving across the sky?

Conclusion

My art is all about Color! Texture! and Movement! Tree art quilts are a perfect theme for me to showcase this mantra. Repurposed decorative threads and yarns are a natural fit as well to add more texture and movement.

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I use the fabric layering technique to create my trees. You may be interested in reading more.

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Have you seen these Unique Decorative Mouse Pads?

Sea Turtles mouse pad — This whimsical underwater fantasy on a mouse pad includes sea turtles, seadragons, jellies and kelp.

Decorative Mouse Pads

Decorative mouse pads and mouse pads in general serve several important purposes. If speed and precision are important, then a mouse pad will help. Of course,gamers fall into that category. In addition,pads also keep your desk scratch free. The repeated actions of the rubber or plastic feet of your mouse against the surface of your desk will leave marks regardless of the type of surface one has. A mouse pad also keeps dust out of the interior of your mouse .

Enter the Artful Mouse Pad

Above all,an artful mouse pad is an affordable way to add a bit of beauty or uniqueness to your desk. Express yourself. Here are some examples of my art that I have had digitally attached to a mousepad. Each of my portfolios- Mexican Inspired, Nature(trees and underwater fantasies) and abstract art is represented. What a creative conversation starter!

Beautify for Your Desk At Home or Work

La Danza de Los Viejitos, Danza de Michoacán, México

This decorative mouse pad is the male regional dress for Michoacán, México. In La Danza de Los Viejitos(the Dance Of the Little Old Men), young costumed men wear masks and fringed hats. The dancers wobble with canes onto the stage imitating old men.

Then a dance competition ensues to see who completes the liveliest dance steps. Dancers try and knock each other over with their canes. In the end, the dancers all wobble off the stage again.

A brightly colored Mexican inspired mousepad of a woman off to go shopping.

Nature Art on Mouse Pads

Another fun underwater fantasy full of plants, animals and fish.

Trees are one of my most popuar themes. Multicolored leaves overreach the borders.

This tree has a lot of activity and variation in the background.

These artful mouse pads are available for $32. with free shipping from my etsy shop.

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Pajaro Valley Arts Show 2020

**“People, Places & Poetry”**

Finally,the theme of this year’s show is “people, places and poetry”. The artists were asked to create a passionate expression of people and places that they have experienced in life. We asked our members to create fresh new and original artwork to make this truly a unique member’s exhibit.

In conclusion,PVA thanks our curators, laura laura and Lyn MacDonald

(If you are interested in purchasing any of the beautiful artwork in the show with a listed price, please contact our Gallery Coordinator at brianna@pvarts.org

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Group1 Pajaro Valley Arts Show

Found Torso by Jeff Arnett, $450, Sculpture 14" x 9" x 3",Pajaro Valley Arts Show — Found Torso by Jeff Arnett, $450, Sculpture 14″ x 9″ x 3″

Winter of Rain by Jeff Arnett,Pajaro Valley Arts Show — Winter of Rain by Jeff Arnett

Silence by John Babcock, $2400, Pigmented paper, bamboo, wood & brass 47" x 24" x 3",Pajaro Valley Arts Show — Silence by John Babcock, $2400, Pigmented paper, bamboo, wood & brass 47″ x 24″ x 3″

“A special eye is always on you”. Billy Collin’s “All Eyes” by Michael Bashista, $300, Marble Sculpture, 12" x 5,Pajaro Valley Arts Show" x 4" — “A special eye is always on you”. Billy Collin’s “All Eyes” by Michael Bashista, $300, Marble Sculpture, 12″ x 5,

Green Dew Drops by Jean Sheckler Beebe, $475, Acrylic on Panel with Woodfried Ceramic Cup, 17.5" x 23.75" x 5" — Green Dew Drops by Jean Sheckler Beebe, $475, Acrylic on Panel with Woodfried Ceramic Cup, 17.5″ x 23.75

Poem to accompany Green Dew Drops by Jean Beebe

Blanketed Boulders by Mike Beebe, $600, Acrylic on Panel with Woodfried Ceramic Cup, 17.5" x 23.75" x 5" — Blanketed Boulders by Mike Beebe, $600, Acrylic on Panel with Woodfried Ceramic Cup, 17.5″ x 23.75″ x 5″

Poem to accompany Blanketed Boulders by Mike Beebe

Family - Bound By Memories by Eva Bernstein, $300, Monotype, 15" x 15" — Family – Bound By Memories by Eva Bernstein, $300, Monotype, 15″ x 15″

When We Were... by Sarah Bianco, $2100, Mixed Media on Canvas, 60" x 72",Pajaro Valley Arts Show — When We Were… by Sarah Bianco, $2100, Mixed Media on Canvas, 60″ x 72″

Watsonville at Home by Jeri Bodemar, Color Photograph Poster, 36" x 24" — Watsonville at Home by Jeri Bodemar, Color Photograph Poster, 36″ x 24″

Group 2 Pajaro Valley Arts Show

Reborn in Starlight by Brad Burkhart, $850, High-fried Clay Relief, 14" x 22" x 3" — Reborn in Starlight by Brad Burkhart, $850, High-fried Clay Relief, 14″ x 22″ x 3″

Sundown by Brad Burkhart with comments Pajaro Valley Arts Show — Sundown by Brad Burkhart with comments

Spring Showers by Ruth Carroll, $1300, Oil on Linen, 18" x 24" — Spring Showers by Ruth Carroll, $1300, Oil on Linen, 18″ x 24″

Woody at the Lighthouse by Larry Cohen, $250, Digital, 11" x 14" Pajaro Valley Arts Show — Woody at the Lighthouse by Larry Cohen, $250, Digital, 11″ x 14″

Covid Reflections by Kati D'Amore, $500, Oil on Linen, 16" x 20" — Covid Reflections by Kati D’Amore, $500, Oil on Linen, 16″ x 20″

Blue by Karen Druker, $575, Mixed Media, 28" x 22" — Blue by Karen Druker, $575, Mixed Media, 28″ x 22″

Happy Haint Studio Spirit (Belle) by Laura Laura, $500, Assemblage, 38" x 24" — Happy Haint Studio Spirit (Belle) by Laura Laura, $500, Assemblage, 38″ x 24″

Face of the Vase by David Fleming, $1150, Oil on Canvas, 30" x 24" — Face of the Vase by David Fleming, $1150, Oil on Canvas, 30″ x 24″

Cassandra: Face on the Vase by Jeanne Lance (to accompany David Fleming artwork)

Magdelena by Judy Gittelsohn, $2500, Golden Acrylic on Linen, 24" x 18" — Magdelena by Judy Gittelsohn, $2500, Golden Acrylic on Linen, 24″ x 18″

Group 3 Pajaro Valley Arts Show

People, Places, Poetry (to Christo) by Jane Gregorius, $300, Mixed Media, 18" x 18" — People, Places, Poetry (to Christo) by Jane Gregorius, $300, Mixed Media, 18″ x 18″

Le Printemps (Springtime) by Michele Hausman, $1800, Oil on Linen, 18" x 24" — Le Printemps (Springtime) by Michele Hausman, $1800, Oil on Linen, 18″ x 24″

Soil Song by Michele Hausman Pajaro Valley Arts Show — Soil Song by Michele Hausman

Flying to Freedom VI by Anita Heckman, $250, Linocut, 12" x 12" (Framed: 19" x 19") — Flying to Freedom VI by Anita Heckman, $250, Linocut, 12″ x 12″ (Framed: 19″ x 19″)

The Poet by Hedwig Heerschop, $750, Color Photograph, 20" x 24" — The Poet by Hedwig Heerschop, $750, Color Photograph, 20″ x 24″

The English Langue by Derek Walcott (to accompany artwork The Poet by Hedwig Heerschop)

Lavender Field by Joan Hellenthal, $600, Pastel, 16" x 18" Pajaro Valley Arts Show — Lavender Field by Joan Hellenthal, $600, Pastel, 16″ x 18″

Thinking of Miles by Anouk Johanna, Water- soluble Colored Pencil, NFS

The Beauty of a Spring Day at Pleasure Point by Bill Kennann, $750, Oil on Canvas, 14" x 18" — The Beauty of a Spring Day at Pleasure Point by Bill Kennann, $750, Oil on Canvas, 14″ x 18″

Dickey Bird by Peter Koronakos, $135, Assemblage, 7" x 3" x 10" Pajaro Valley Arts Show — Dickey Bird by Peter Koronakos, $135, Assemblage, 7″ x 3″ x 10″

"VOTE" Your Vote is Your Vote by Lucien Kubo, $650, Mixed Media/Assemblage, 16" x 16" — “VOTE” Your Vote is Your Vote by Lucien Kubo, $650, Mixed Media/Assemblage, 16″ x 16″

A Conversation by the Sea by Barbara Lawrence, $3000, Oil on Canvas, 30" x 30" — A Conversation by the Sea by Barbara Lawrence, $3000, Oil on Canvas, 30″ x 30″

Group 4 Pajaro Valley Arts Show

Art and Allergies by Carol Worthington Levy, $800, Acrylic on Clay Board, 20" x 16" — Art and Allergies by Carol Worthington Levy, $800, Acrylic on Clay Board, 20″ x 16″

Hope For the World by Gaby Litsky, $150, Textile-Quilt, 23.5" x 19.5" — Hope For the World by Gaby Litsky, $150, Textile-Quilt, 23.5″ x 19.5″

Cuba by Lyn MacDonald, $500, Oil Paint on Cast Paper & Mixed Media, 25" x 22" — Cuba by Lyn MacDonald, $500, Oil Paint on Cast Paper & Mixed Media, 25″ x 22″

Running Mates by Helen Mackinlay, $100, Lino Etching with Monotype, 11" x 14" Framed — Running Mates by Helen Mackinlay, $100, Lino Etching with Monotype, 11″ x 14″ Framed

My Garden, A Never Ending Inspiration by Martine Mahoudeau, $325, 9" x 12" — My Garden, A Never Ending Inspiration by Martine Mahoudeau, $325, 9″ x 12″

Art of the Splash by Francine Marshall, $1499, Oil on Canvas, 24" x 30" — Art of the Splash by Francine Marshall, $1499, Oil on Canvas, 24″ x 30″

Alien Landscape by Marty McGillivray, $150 (unframed), Photography, 12.5" x 18.5" — Alien Landscape by Marty McGillivray, $150 (unframed), Photography, 12.5″ x 18.5″

California Gold by Marlene Mirassou, $250, Archival Digital Photograph with Handmade Redwood Frame, 36" x 16" — California Gold by Marlene Mirassou, $250, Archival Digital Photograph with Handmade Redwood Frame, 36″ x 16″

Going Viral - Black & White by Chris Miroyan, $750, Acrylic on Panel, 36" x 24" — Going Viral – Black & White by Chris Miroyan, $750, Acrylic on Panel, 36″ x 24″

The Border Crossed Us by Ann Baldwin May, 32" x 26" — The Border Crossed Us by Ann Baldwin May, 32″ x 26″,$3200.

Group 5 Pajaro Valley Arts Show

Taipei Temple by Don Monkerud, $150, Photo, 16" x 20" — Taipei Temple by Don Monkerud, $150, Photo, 16″ x 20″

Reflecting in South County by Bruce Nicholson, $350, Multi, 15" x 18" (Framed) — Reflecting in South County by Bruce Nicholson, $350, Multi, 15″ x 18″ (Framed)

The End of All Our Exploring by Janis O'Driscoll, $80, Photopolymer Etching on Stonehenge with Eco-print Pieces on Washi Mounted on Wood Panel, 14" x 11" — The End of All Our Exploring by Janis O’Driscoll, $80, Photopolymer Etching on Stonehenge with Eco-print Pieces on Washi Mounted on Wood Panel, 14″ x 11″

Woman Emerging by Jeff Owen, $600, Sculpture - Stainless Steel, 35" x 18" — Woman Emerging by Jeff Owen, $600, Sculpture – Stainless Steel, 35″ x 18″

This Place by Rosy Penhallow, $550, Wood, Metal Coil, Gold Pigment, 18.5" x 6.75" — This Place by Rosy Penhallow, $550, Wood, Metal Coil, Gold Pigment, 18.5″ x 6.75″

Red Dot by Bela Ravikumar, $200 Digital Print Media, 15" x 11" — Red Dot by Bela Ravikumar, $200 Digital Print Media, 15″ x 11″

Eyes on Fire by Ronit Reznichky, $800, Acrylic on Canvas, 24" x 24" — Eyes on Fire by Ronit Reznichky, $800, Acrylic on Canvas, 24″ x 24″

Tribal III by Vivienne Riggio, $800, Wire, Plaster, Acrylic Paint, 28" x 15" x 15" — Tribal III by Vivienne Riggio, $800, Wire, Plaster, Acrylic Paint, 28″ x 15″ x 15″

Going Places by Rose Sellery, $1200, Mixed Media & Found Objects, 20.5" x 8.75" x 8.5" — Going Places by Rose Sellery, $1200, Mixed Media & Found Objects, 20.5″ x 8.75″ x 8.5″

Sunrise on Hope by Beth Shields, $1200, Oil on Canvas, 40" x 20" — Sunrise on Hope by Beth Shields, $1200, Oil on Canvas, 40″ x 20″

Group 6 Pajaro Valley Arts Show

Shelter In Place by Judy Stabile, $250, Mixed Media Collage, 12" x 16" — Shelter In Place by Judy Stabile, $250, Mixed Media Collage, 12″ x 16″

Midnight Glass by Madeleine Stober. $333, Acrylic, 48" x 18" — Midnight Glass by Madeleine Stober. $333, Acrylic, 48″ x 18″

At Gortyn, Crete by Lee Taiz, $400, Watercolor, 24" x 29" — At Gortyn, Crete by Lee Taiz, $400, Watercolor, 24″ x 29″

This Must Be The Place by Terry Teitelbaum, $96, Photo Print on Metal, 12" x 12" — This Must Be The Place by Terry Teitelbaum, $96, Photo Print on Metal, 12″ x 12″

Back To the Garden by Lynne Todaro, $850, Bronze, Nickel-Silver, Found Object, 10" x 14" x 8" — Back To the Garden by Lynne Todaro, $850, Bronze, Nickel-Silver, Found Object, 10″ x 14″ x 8″

Line Dance by Sally Vaughn, $295, Giclèe on Metal of an Original Tempera on Paper, 12.5" x 24" — Line Dance by Sally Vaughn, $295, Giclèe on Metal of an Original Tempera on Paper, 12.5″ x 24″

Looking Back by Lynda Watson, Pencil Drawings on Paper, Sterling Silver, Mixed Media, 14" x 6" NFS — Looking Back by Lynda Watson, Pencil Drawings on Paper, Sterling Silver, Mixed Media, 14″ x 6″ NFS

Harriet Tubman by Melissa West, $85 (unframed), Linoleum Block Print, 22" x 25" — Harriet Tubman by Melissa West, $85 (unframed), Linoleum Block Print, 22″ x 25″

Eureka Dunes 4 by Chad Williams, $300 (on metal unframed), Photo, 10" x 30" ($475 on single matt with black frame) — Eureka Dunes 4 by Chad Williams, $300 (on metal unframed), Photo, 10″ x 30″ ($475 on single matt with black frame)

Autumn Glory by Sylvia Winsby, $150, Pastel, 9" x 12" — Autumn Glory by Sylvia Winsby, $150, Pastel, 9″ x 12″

Art and Allergies by Carol Worthington-Levy

About Pajaro Valley Arts (PVA)

Our Mission: “Bringing the community together through the arts.”

Pajaro Valley Arts (PVA) has been successfully carrying out its mission of “bringing the community together through the arts” since 1984. PVA fosters and promotes the arts in this community with professional visual art exhibits in partnership with guest curators, schools, city government, and local organizations. This organization encourages all art forms and helps connect the community to the artists and their work at no cost to the public. PVA believes every person deserves to have access to the arts and conducts year-round programming to fulfill this vision.

History and Accomplishments:

The Pajaro Valley Arts Council, known as Pajaro Valley Arts (PVA), was founded as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization in 1984 in Watsonville, California, to promote and foster cultural events in the Pajaro Valley and south Santa Cruz County.

Serving Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito Counties, PVA creates access to high quality visual arts exhibits and promotes arts education to our community. The first class gallery and management office is housed in one of Watsonville’s premier historic dwellings, a 116 year-old structure provided rent-free by the City of Watsonville. We work collaboratively to develop and promote opportunities for public participation in and appreciation for the arts. PVA opened the its first gallery in 1986, and continues to present rotating visual art exhibitions in both the gallery and off-site locations.

Annual exhibits

We produce seven to eight exhibits each year in our gallery and off-site locations. Five annual exhibits highlight the schedule: Take Away’s: Art to Go, our winter fundraising exhibit; our year-long PVUSD Student Art Show in, in collaboration with the City of Watsonville and PVUSD at the Watsonville Civic Plaza; our thematic summer membership show; Sculpture Is, at Sierra Azul Nursery and Gardens; and Mi Casa es Tu Casa showcasing community collaborations celebrating the traditions of Day of the Dead. We support and encourage all art forms and strive to connect the community to artists and their work.

Working with other regional arts organizations

PVA maintains on-going relationships with the regional arts community through membership in the Associates of the Arts Council of Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz County Alliance for Arts Education, and other local cultural organizations.

A combination of our staff, volunteers, and your support enables us to fulfill our mission. Please consider joining our organization as a member or volunteer.

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The Joy of Following your Heart

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The wisdom of the art world says that an artist should develop one identifiable portfolio of work. The audience should be able to recognize the work as work from the artist. At a later date, the artist may move in a different direction.Yet, isn’t following your heart why artists make art?

Following your Heart

My soul directs me to do something different. I must listen. So I have three portfolios that I take turns making; Mexican Inspired Fabric Collages, Nature Art Quilts and Abstract Art Quilts. Usually I make five or more pieces before moving on to another portfolio. The work remains fresh and new to me in this way.

Mexican Inspired Fabric Collages

Mexican themed fabric collage inspiration for listening to myself — De La Sierra, fabric collage

Mexican inspired fabric collages drew me to begin my art career. I gather fabric, details and found objects that I identify with the Mexican experience to use. The art pieces are mostly machine pieced together. Some embellishments require hand sewing. Whimsical, unusual effects are fun to include. To not make them would prevent me from following my heart. I draw on my knowledge of Spanish. I learned so much from my experiences dancing with Los Méxicas, the University of California at Santa Cruz’s Mexican folk dance group. Other influences include my travels to Mexico and my thirty six year elementary school teaching career working mainly with children of immigrants from Mexico. Following your heart takes many forms.

Abstract Art Quilts

an abstract art quilt in pale blue, light green and cream colors — Sandy Shore, an abstract art quilt

“Ann Baldwin May’s quilts are like abstract paintings.” Dave de Give
“Oh, I didn’t realize that the art was a quilt.” I thought it was a painting. A visitor commented during Open Studios art tour. She had only seen a small photo of the abstract work in a catalogue.

No fabric squares or blocks. No patterns. I create color, texture and movement using tucks, decorative threads and fibers with undulating quilting stitches. I use pieces of mostly redirected fabric to create my abstract art quilts. Art quilts free me to use a wide range of colors. Art quilts free me to experiment with unusual fabrics.

Nature Quilts

Tree Along Creek, art quilt, inspiration for listening to myself — Tree Along Creek,art quilt,32″ x 27″ 2019

My third portfolio is my nature quilts. I make trees, landscapes, seascapes and underwater fantasies. These fabric landscape and seascape collage art quilts use the fabric layering technique. I cover them with tulle and free motion quilted together. The tulle remains to hold the pieces in place but it is often invisible. Sheer fabrics and synthetics add a watery effect to the scenes. The art quilts are often colorful and whimsical. Some pieces I call underwater fantasies .

You may be interested in reading more about the techniques I use to create these art quilts.

https://annbaldwinmayartquilts.com/2020/03/fabric-layering-technique-another-look/

https://annbaldwinmayartquilts.com/2020/04/an-abstract-art-quilt-sunset-through-the-forest/

https://annbaldwinmayartquilts.com/2019/11/mexican-inspired-fabric-collages/

https://annbaldwinmayartquilts.com/2019/12/coming-into-my-own-as-an-art-quilter/

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Know Thyself? Myself, the Artist

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Myself, the Artist.I am an artist. The tools I use are fabric, threads, batting and a sewing machine. If you look in my studio, you would see a sewing machine, cutting boards, rotary cutter, scissors and tools generally found in a sewing room or fabric studio. However, the items on the walls are quite foreign to a sewing room. Underwater fantasies, abstract art and maybe a Mexican inspired collage adorn the walls of my studio.

Myself, the Artist

How do you do that?

Sometimes it is hard for people to understand what they are seeing. Perhaps they recognize a fish swimming though kelp. “How did you get it to look like the light is reflecting off of the water? What? It is covered with what? I don’t see it. ” Myself, the artist explains the fabric layering technique. I lay the backing down on a table.Then I lay down the batting (soft center of a quilt). Next, create the scene. Finally, I cover the whole piece with tulle netting. After free motion quilting the layers together the tulle netting disappears. The tulle netting remains on top but it can’t readily be seen. Some nettings have extra sparkles on it that reflects the light like water.This answers the question,what do I do?

Traditional Blocks

Quilt blocks (squares) sewn together to create tradional bed quilts. Those blocks are made from patterns. The patterns may be new or a hundred years old. Myself, the artist comes from that world. I love the charming bed quilts that I have made. I just don’t do that anymore.

No more Patterns

I no longer use commercial patterns. When I buy a pattern, my expectation is that it will be correct. If if is a pattern for clothing, I pay attention to the measurements on the back. I expect the pattern to fit. Since I have been sewing clothes since high school, I have used many patterns for myself and my children. Sadly, more often than not, the clothing made from following these patterns carefully did not always fit.

The last straw for me was when my daughters were 3 and 4 years old. I was working full time. Yet, I wanted to make them each a dress with a pinafore. The pinafores were the same size as the dresses. The pattern had not adjusted them to be bigger to allow them to fit over the dresses. I was so disappointed. The dresses and pinafores were wore separately and loved to death by my daughters. I never bought another pattern after that.

Who created the Fabric Layering Technique?

Laura Fogg created the fabric layering technique. Meri Vahl learned it from her. I learned it from Meri Vahl. We are all art quilters located in Northern California. I create my own landscapes and underwater fantasy scenes from fabric. While the techniques are similar, each art quilt is unique.

An underwater scene including sea dragons,Myself, the Artist — Swimming With Sea Dragons, an art quilt,This is what I make.

Abstract Art Quilts

Abstract art quilts are also visible in my studio. The abstract pieces I make are designed on a design wall. My design wall is a large wall covered with white flannel. The fabric pieces stick to the flannel. I can move the pieces around until they find their spot. High end redirected fabrics from interior designers add a unique quality to my art. I choose solid colors but also fabrics with texture and movement that appeals to me. This answers the question,what do I do?

an abstract art quilt black and white with bits of color,Myself, the Artist — Gridlock II, art quilt This answers the question,what do I make?

Mexican inspired Fabric Collages

Mexican inspired fabric collages add whimsy to my studio. They reflect my love and respect for the Mexican culture. I love playing with the bright colors. Three dimensional found objects may also be hand sewn to the finished top.

whimsical art fabric collage,This answers the question,Myself, the Artist — Shopping With Ladybugs and Lizards, art quilt

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Something New? Is That a Quilt? Wow!

Wow! Is That a Quilt?

That’s a Quilt? Wow! That’s a quilt!

Come and be surprised yourself! Most importantly, a lobby full of abstracts and fabric trees! See lots of new small minimalist assemblage made during the shutdown in addition. A studio full of underwater fantasies and Mexican inspired fiber art. Similarly also available are throw pillows, artful king sized pillow cases, art on mouse pads and mug rugs, Mexican inspired fabric collages or abstract wall art. Certainly,found objects and redirected materials are always a possibility.

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Other smaller items available. For example, very large fabric gift bags, $20. or free with purchase over $100.
Open Studios 11-5pm second and third weekends in
Oct.9-10,Oct. 16-17,2021
Santa Cruz Art Center 1001 Center St. Downtown Santa Cruz,CA.95060

Wow! That's a Quilt? — greys,pinks and purple fabric in this astract

Open Studios 2021

In short,artists from all over the county open up their studios for three weekends in October. In addition there are so many artists that the county is divided in half. First,one part participates on the first weekend of the month. Next,the second part participates on the second weekend of the month. However,any artists can choose whether to open their studios for the third weekend called the encore weekend. Furthermore,there is a free app to help people navigate all of the artists. You can find the location of other nearby studios. The app tells you how far away another studio is.

In the Beginning

In the beginning,Mexican inspired fabric collages drew me to begin my art career. I use fabric, details and found objects that I identify with the Mexican experience. Moreover,these art pieces are mostly machine pieced together. However,some embellishments require hand sewing. Whimsical, unusual effects are certainly fun to include.

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Did You See a World of Fiber Art?

Tree Along Creek, art quilt

Currently,(2018)a World of Fiber Art at the Santa Cruz County Building is on view at the Santa Cruz County Building on Ocean St. Above all, fifteen art quilts by Santa Cruz artist, Ann Baldwin May are currently on exhibit at the Santa Cruz County Building. In addition,the exhibit is at the 701 Ocean St. facility in Santa Cruz. Furthermore, the show runs through July 27, 2018.

A World of Fiber Art at the Santa Cruz County Building

abstract art in blues, greens and oranges — Under the Savannah Shade using African fabrics

From Bed quilts to Art Quilts

tree on Vacant Lot,Vacant Lot — Vacant Lot

Fabmo Materials

Firstly, May gets her material from the non profit group known as FabMo.http://fabmo.org It is an all volunteer run organization. Moreover,the group provides high-end materials to artists, teachers and others for creative reuse. A statement of the website, FabMo.org, reads: “These exquisite textiles, wallpapers, and tiles are from the design world.They are usually only available to you through a designer. FabMo makes them available on a donation basis. Our work keeps about 70 tons a year of them from the landfill.” PreCOVID FabMo also typically came Harvey West Clubhouse about four or five times a year. In addition, special selection dates occur in Sunnyvale, California.

Award Winning Artist

In 2019,She entered her first art piece in Pajaro Valley Arts exhibit titled “Los Pájaros.” Her work was titled, “Great Blue Heron at Dusk.”
The following year it won a merit award at the Olive Hyde Gallery in Fremont,California. https://olivehydeartguild.org/

As a result, Ms. May was encouraged to continue her art quilt adventure.

Color! Texture! Movement!

Overall,May has completed about 350 art quilts and counting.. Furthermore, her work has also been shown at the R. Blitzer Gallery in Santa Cruz, in Chicago, San Francisco, and at New York Arts.

“Above all,I’m all color, texture and movement; that’s what I have to do,” Baldwin May said. “Furthermore,it takes me to another place. In other words, it feels very comfortable to build on skills that I already know, that I am confident in doing.”

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Open Studio Art Tour

Once more, May will take part in the annual Open Studio Art Tour in October,2018. Meanwhile, she does most of her work at her studio in the Santa Cruz Art Center. In other words,for Open Studios her art fills the lobby at the Santa Cruz Art Center at 1001 Center St. She also participates in First Friday Art Walk.Similarly,this is an informal, monthly art tour where artists and galleries open their doors to the public.

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Artist Bio

Ann Baldwin May was born and raised in Palo Alto, California. Moreover,she began sewing in junior high. Later,she received her education from University of California, Irvine (History, BA Elementary Teaching Credential, Masters in Teaching Spanish) Meanwhile, her first quilting class was in 1975. After that,she basically never stopped making quilts.After she retired in 2012 After working 36 years as a bilingual teacher and Bilingual Resource Teacher, she retired. As a result, in 2012,she turned her attention to making art fulltime.

Purchased art

Over the years,Kaiser Permanente bought five art quilts.for their facilities in Scotts Valley and Watsonville, California. Again she participates in the juried Santa Cruz County Open Studios Art Tour. Furthermore,her work is currently being shown at New York Arts in TRIBECA, New York City. https://newyorkart.com/

Contact info

Ann Baldwin May
Santa Cruz Art Center, 1001 Center St.#4 Santa Cruz, CA 95060
baldwinmay49@yahoo.com
831.345.1466
annbaldwinmayartquilts.com
Facebook- AnnBaldwinMayArtQuilts@annbaldwinmay
Instagram-annbaldwinmay

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https://annbaldwinmayartquilts.com/2017/07/maria-shell-art-quilter/

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Video of Art Display 2

View this Video of Art Display 2 from the show at the Santa Cruz County Building, 701 Ocean St. 2018 on the first floor.

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tree with branches, leaves falling, picket fence in fabricVideo of Art Display 2 — Under the Shady Tree 27″ x 38″

Color! Texture! Movement!

Art quilts by Ann Baldwin May are all about color, texture and movement. Her inspiration comes from the natural world as well as from Mexican and Native American Influences. Motivation stems from how the materials play with one another. Her materials of choice are redirected fabrics from the San Francisco Design Center.

The artist’s portfolios includes abstracts, seascapes, landscapes and Mexican inspired fabric collages. Artist created fiber details, tucks or found objects add texture. Flowing quilting lines and curved line piecing creates movement . Techniques include curved line piecing, free motion quilting, and fabric layering.

Bio

Ann Baldwin May was born and raised in Palo Alto, California. She received her education from University of California, Irvine. She has a BA History,anElementary Teaching Credential, and a Masters in Teaching Spanish. Her first quilting class was in 1975. She retired in 2012. She worked 30 years as a bilingual teacher and Bilingual Resource Teacher in Watsonville, California.

Being an Artist

After making over 300 bed quilts, she turned her attention to art quilts. Ann is passionate about using repurposed materials often from the San Francisco Design Center. She has won several awards for her work. Five pieces were recently purchased by Kaiser Permanente for their Santa Cruz County facilities. Her work reflects her inspiration of materials, nature and her love and respect for the Mexican culture.
Ann Baldwin May Art Quilts participates in the juried Santa Cruz County Open Studios Art Tour. Visit her studio and gallery in the Santa Cruz Art Center, 1001 Center St. #4 Downtown S.C.

Organizations

Pájaro Valley Quilt Association (PVQA),a past president, secretary and parliamentarian.
Santa Cruz Art League
Pájaro Valley Arts Council
Studio Art Quilt Associates(SAQA)-international art quilters organization
New Fiber Group of Santa Cruz County

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https://annbaldwinmayartquilts.com/videos-of-art-quilts/art-quilt-display-video-1/

Organized by Art Council Santa Cruz

Video of Art Display 1

Watch this Video of Art Display 1. The art quilts were on display at the Santa Cruz County Building 701 Ocean St. facility, first floor in 2018.

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an abstract art quilt black and white with bits of color

Gridlock II, an abstract art quilt

My Art Quilts

Simply,my art quilts may be abstract, whimsical or impressionistic. Furthermore,inspiration comes from the natural world as well as from Mexican and Native American influences. In addition, materials of choice are redirected fabrics and found objects. They come from the San Francisco Design Center. In addition,art quilts let me to play with color and texture. My technique, Scribble Quilting allows me to create movement on many of my pieces.

A Short Bio

I was born and raised in Palo Alto, California.In high school I studied sewing and clothing construction for two years. Later,I continued to sew much of my wardrobe. As a newlywed, I took my first quilting class at a neighborhood fabric store in Huntington Beach. My husband and I lived and traveled in Europe for a year.Then we moved to Santa Cruz, California in 1980. I continued to sew clothes and make quilts for my family.I stopped counting bed quilts at 300. After teaching 30 years in Watsonville as a bilingual teacher, I retired.

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Try Something New. Bring Your Bravery!

Sunlit Boulders,art quilt

Bring Your Bravery! Auditioning fabrics on my design wall, browns greens, beiges — Photo 1 Auditioning fabrics on my design wall

Bring Your Bravery! Be Brave!

A main motivation of mine besides making stunning art is to reuse materials. Pieces of yarn and decorative threads that some people may discard become unique design elements. I couch (zigzag) them on a strip of fabric, cut them and use as fabric. Yet, sometimes there are decorative threads that one just has to buy. There is one like that in this piece. The ribbon alternates rusty orange and green with 3D native inspired tied knots. Bring Your Bravery! Be Brave!

Choosing Colors- Be Brave!

Choose your color scheme. I recommend three to four colors. Sort hues from light to dark in the same shades. Be brave. Experiment with different colors on your design wall. Don’t be afraid to eliminate fabrics. Start with more material than you think you might need. Include one bright fabric that makes the piece pop.

Creating Details Bring Your Bravery! Be Brave!

Couch (zigzag) decorative threads on 5”wide strips of cotton. Try something new. Bring Your Bravery! Be Brave! Emphasize the art element of line by couching with thread that matches the yarn to make the sewing thread disappear. Double or triple the ply for a thicker line. Repeat four to six times using different colors and types of decorative threads. Couch the decorative threads fairly close together about 1/8-1/4 inch apart. Leave a 1” space on each side of the fabric strip. This gives you flexibility. You can always make it smaller.

Tucks add texture.

Bring Your Bravery! Be Brave! Tucks add texture. Fold a 12” length or longer strip of fabric wrong sides together to create a fold. Stitch 1/8” or 1/4” close to the fold edge. Choose your thread to blend into the fabric or to stand out as a design element. Make 3-5 tucks on the same strip of fabric. Remember to save room for the seam allowance on the sides. Press to lay flat. Cut up the strips into 4”- 8”pieces. Balance their placement on the design wall.

Temporarily Mark your Design Wall

Plan to make your finished artwork about 24”square. Mark with pins the approximate size of your finished piece on the design wall as a guideline. Remember when you are putting fabric on the design wall, the finished product will be smaller. Start with fabric pieces that are a bit larger.

Bring Your Bravery!Small strips are being sewn together. — Photo 2 Small strips are being sewn together.

Place the Pieces Randomly

So, you have assembled your own “fabric” with couched decorative threads and tucks. Now it is time to mix those fabrics with others on the design wall. Bravely put the pieces up randomly and start to move the pieces around to see what goes together. What fabrics jump out at you?

Almost all squared up. Most pieces sewn together — Photo 3 Almost all squared up.

Balance the Fabrics

Limit those to an odd number of them. Balance the different fabrics making sure that they are spread out evenly over the top. Beginners might choose to piece their top using straight lines up and down. Placing the pieces on a diagonal adds interest. A diagonal quilt will go past the guideline pins and be trimmed into a rectangular or square.

quilt sandwich, the three layers are put together — step 4 quilt sandwich

Golds, greens and yellow fabric highlight this Native American inspired art quilt — step 5 Sunlit Boulders,art quilt, completed

Sew As You Go

Show courage. Sew, cut and move fabric around the design wall. Keep cutting and sewing pieces together until it pleases you. The top doesn’t need to be totally finished to start to sew. Sew straight or curved line seams. Continue to sew pieces together into about 8” strips. Pin them to the design wall either in straight lines or on a diagonal. Allow time for this process. Trust yourself.

A “Painful” Time

This can be a “painful” time for an artist, if the piece isn’t coming together as one wishes it would. I find that if I don’t like a part, it gets more interesting after I cut it up and rearrange the pieces. Leave items on the design wall and return later to look at the piece with fresh eyes.
Complete sewing the top when you are happy with it. Prepare the quilt sandwich and quilt. Scribble Quilting is fun and adds movement to your piece. Whichever way you quilt your piece, you will have an artful abstract art quilt as testament to your bravery.

About the Author

Ann Baldwin May lives in Santa Cruz, California. In 2012, she retired after teaching elementary school for 36 years. She has won several awards for her work. She participates in the juried Santa Cruz County Open Studios Art Tour from her studio in the Santa Cruz Art Center. May is a member of SAQA( Studio Art Quilter Associates). Contact her at baldwinmay49@yahoo.com or www.annbaldwinmayartquilts.com. Or visit her Etsy shop at annbmayartquilts.etsy.com

Directions for Curved Line Piecing-optional

Lay two pieces of 5” cotton squares on top of each other right sides up on the cutting mat. Cut a slightly curved line through both fabrics with a rotary cutter. There will be four pieces. The top of one fabric will fit the bottom of the other fabric like two puzzles pieces making the original square. Take those two pieces that fit together and sew right sides together with a ¼” seam. Only the part of the fabric going through the foot will line up to a ¼” seam due to the curve. Slightly adjust the top fabric as you move them both through the foot. Press open. This technique is very forgiving. You will be amazed at your curved line. Practice making curves of different widths.

Advice for Beginners

Let each person’s eye see the hues in their own way. Let go of controlling the way the colors mix together. The color of thread changes depending on the color of the fabric that it is sewn on. The color of the fabric is influenced by the color it is next to.

When I started making art quilts, I had a lot of experience sewing clothes and bed quilts. I would think of how a traditional quilter would do something and then I would choose to do it differently.

Consider expanding your stash to include a wider range of shades and hues.

Tips

It is imperative to be cautious with certain aspects of our lives, but cutting up fabric is not one of those times.

Create texture by including fabrics other than 100% cotton. While a variety of fabric adds interest, provide some solid fabrics as a needed resting spot for one’s eyes.

Include a bit of fabric that will pop. Shiny synthetics work well for this.

Supplies and Materials

Rotary blade, cutting matt, design wall(white flannel thumbtacked to the wall)
sewing machine, batiks, found threads(decorative threads, yarns, rickrack, colored string, synthetic raffia), a variety of small pieces of cotton fabrics(fat quarter or smaller), fabrics of different textures (optional), thread, batting, cotton backing fabric, scissors, walking foot for quilting.

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Our Mission: “Bringing the community together through the arts.”

History and Accomplishments:

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Myself, the Artist

How do you do that?

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No more Patterns

Who created the Fabric Layering Technique?

Abstract Art Quilts

Mexican inspired Fabric Collages

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