Creative Chrysalis
Artwork appears as if by magic to the onlooker, but inside the studio it’s not magic at all. Through this blog, you…
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98 – Reference images for translation
illustration detail by Susan Polansky, with related reference images Reference images are crucial for translating a line drawing into a realistic art...
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95 – Let me get this straight…
This design wall is made of two 4’ x 8’ Styrofoam panels covered with flannel. I won’t be able to work on...
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94 – I Spy a Camera in the Window
My studio overhead camera set-up is not set back far enough to capture the width of quilt area that I’ll be working...
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93 – Moving along
My thoughtful husband put an overhead camera set-up on my studio ceiling. My work takes a long time to go together, so...
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92 – The Next Stage Begins!
I ordered a full-size enlargement from Staples Copy department and had it shipped to me as I'm not going anywhere to avoid...
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91 – Going BIG!
My next quilt will be 3’ high x 11’ length. Truly a commitment, especially with the level of detail that is typical...
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90 – Quilting Fear
I AM INTIMIDATED! "Of what?," you may ask. Of all the things I set out to conquer when first starting a project...
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89 – Big Bang
Impact! Oversized “Flying Pins” by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen yell out and demand a look. This site sculpture wouldn’t be…
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88 – Giving thanks
I depart from my usual arty posts to wish a Happy Thanksgiving to all! I cooked up a feast for my social-bubble…
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87 – Primary focus
If I were looking straight ahead, my primary field of vision would be the blue area. I colored these areas to remind…