Working in a Series
I've always marveled at artists who work in a series. All that artwork that seems to fit together and flow organically. I've also been a little jealous: there's no wondering about what do to next. These artists KNOW. They've found something that they find especially appealing that they want to explore more. I think Kathy Loomis suggested that wanting to explore a particular idea beyond a second or third piece suggests the start of a series.
If that's the case, I think I may be turning into one of "them", one of those artist who works in a series.
First I made Betwixt.
I recently finished Champagne Dance.
A few years ago I thought of using circles as my theme in a Working in a Series class with Lisa Call. But I chickened out; circles seemed so juvenile and un-artistic (with a little "a", not a big "A" for Artistic).
Clearly, I haven't been able to get them out of my head. Add to that is the fact that I'm enjoying the craziness of what I'm calling deconstructed piecing -- the whole "cut-up-blocks-then-sew-them-back-together" business. It satisfies my need to find a place for piecing.
I'm not sure where this all came from. But what I DO know is that I'm excited about playing with color and circles. I think there are going to be more. This may be the start of a series.
If that's the case, I think I may be turning into one of "them", one of those artist who works in a series.
First I made Betwixt.
I recently finished Champagne Dance.
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| Champagne Dance, 40" x 40" |
A few years ago I thought of using circles as my theme in a Working in a Series class with Lisa Call. But I chickened out; circles seemed so juvenile and un-artistic (with a little "a", not a big "A" for Artistic).
Clearly, I haven't been able to get them out of my head. Add to that is the fact that I'm enjoying the craziness of what I'm calling deconstructed piecing -- the whole "cut-up-blocks-then-sew-them-back-together" business. It satisfies my need to find a place for piecing.
I'm not sure where this all came from. But what I DO know is that I'm excited about playing with color and circles. I think there are going to be more. This may be the start of a series.
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