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South African Impressions – The Start

October 16, 2009 at 7:29 am

Abstract Contemporary Textile Painting / Art Quilt Work In Progress ©2009 Lisa Call

 

The Start

Last night I worked in my studio for 2 1/2 hours and the result was the start of the first South African Impressions textile paintings. It’s quite a departure from my abstract work and rather obviously a landscape.

This textile painting is about 20-24″ square.

In addition to this larger piece I worked on a few ACEOs in the series. These haven’t been quilted yet (neither has the larger piece above) so they lack my usual texture. That will be coming soon.

 
Abstract Contemporary Textile Painting / Art Quilt Work In Progress ©2009 Lisa Call

 
I was thrilled to discover I still remembered how to make art after an almost 3 month break.

This is just 1 of several ideas I have for my south african impressions textile paintings. I was enamored with the houses so expect some of those along with several other designs.

 
For new readers, I spent a month in South Africa in August and this is a series of work based on that experience. Details of the artwork (which can still be prepurchased at a discount) can be see here: South African Impressions


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9 Responses to “South African Impressions – The Start”

  1. natalya says:
    October 16, 2009 at 7:38 am

    wow… strong! as one would expect.

  2. Candied Fabrics says:
    October 16, 2009 at 8:50 am

    Oh LISA! This series is going to be awesome! LOVE it!

  3. Kim Hambric says:
    October 16, 2009 at 9:49 am

    Looking forward to seeing the impression the South African houses will make on your work. Actually, looking forward to seeing EVERYTHING.

  4. Dianna Grundhauser says:
    October 16, 2009 at 3:48 pm

    Lisa, LOVE this direction! Not “just” a landscape.

  5. Debbie says:
    October 16, 2009 at 7:24 pm

    Lisa,
    I love this so MUCH – the coolest “landscape” I’ve seen!

  6. Gail Baar says:
    October 16, 2009 at 8:30 pm

    I am so impressed, these are amazing! The colors are wonderful. Can’t wait to see what else you have in mind.

  7. patty says:
    October 19, 2009 at 4:49 am

    What a suprise! This seriers is going to be amazing! I can’t imagine not making art or sewing for 3 months. I was without my 1475 for three weeks while it was in Littleton, CO being overhauled by the world’s greatest PFAFF tech. I just got my machine back this past Friday and I had to think hard on how to get started. You, Lisa, are starting out of the gate with an explosion!

  8. TracyWall says:
    October 21, 2009 at 6:28 am

    Very cool colors with such interesting designs! Welcome back to your groove!!

  9. Lisa Call says:
    October 29, 2009 at 4:45 pm

    Thanks everyone – your encouragement has been truly wonderful to read these days of slow studio time.