Back from month-long residency in Texas
I’m back after a glorious artist’s residency for the month of February at Karey Bresenhan’s Great Expectations Creativity Center in La Grange, Texas.
I painted, screenprinted, stamped and used other surface design techniques to transform 200 yards of 60-inch wide white cotton fabric. It was a lot of work, but I am very pleased with the variety and richness of the fabric.
I thoroughly enjoyed the company of Carol Moore, the other artist-in-residence. Carol worked in the AIR studio and created fiber artworks of great texture and complexity. Here she is trimming the threads on the back of her stunning Redwood piece:
A month of time to do work, to think and to let the creative well fill is a gift to be cherished by any artist. I know this time will make a difference in my art making and I thank Karey for the opportunity to experience this perfect time and setting.
More later this week about all that fabric!
Special Note: I didn’t take any photos at the Open Studio Day and would appreciate receiving any photos from that magical day that others would like to share. Low-resolution jpegs are fine and may be sent to Virginia(at)VirginiaSpiegel.com
I have never painted my own fabric but I’m feeling inspired after looking at yours. My favorite? The third fabric up from the bottom…yellow/orange/red…looks like there’s type in the print…I LOVE it..just beautiful!
I missed reading your blog while you were in TX, but it must have been great to just concentrate on making fabric. You’ve inspired me to create a little fabric of my own. Your fabric on the post looks absolutely delicious!
Welcome back, Virginia.
Virginia, I will be sending you photos via email. I also posted a couple on my blog. It was great to see you again!
wow.
and I love the new look of the blog.
and I love the directness of Virginia Spiegel. Artist.
brava.
I can hardly wait to see what you have in mind for All That Fabric!!
The glimpses of the fabric look amazing. It certainly does not seem a month since you last posted. It must have been a very rewarding and refreshing time for you.