Stitch
I love the technical and expressive versatility of thread. Stitches, seen and unseen, made by machine or by hand, build strength and character in my work.
Content
My work arises from my own stories. Experiences of things seen and felt come through the process and materials.
Textile
Textiles speak to me like no other creative medium – their designs and colors, even their familiarity, evoke the feelings that I want to convey in my art.
New Work
The Genius of Zachary
A mixed-media tribute to the spirit of
Zachary Harrison Polansky, 1997 – 2023
The Fury of My Heart
original digital painting
printed onto fabric, stitched
Follow My Process
Butterfly and Flower
“Butterfly and Flower” began with the central flower. I painted it on silk in a class taught by Andrea Brokenshire. This collection of posts details how I created a fitting background for it with paint, collage and stitch.
An Ordinary Day
The Making of “An Ordinary Day” chronicles progress from initial requirements to final steps. Parameters of size, techniques and deadline were set from the beginning. See how those factors influenced this 30” x 50” fabric collage as I recalled my travel in India.
Skirmish On Insecurity Hill
Take a look at these posts to find out a little about air-brushing on fabric. The original thought was to incorporate the painting into a larger fabric collage quilt, but when that failed, it took on a life of it’s own!
