South African Impressions – The Start
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.
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
Posted by Lisa in: Abstract Contemporary Textile Art
Tagged: sout
natalya said,
October 16, 2009 @ 7:38 am
wow… strong! as one would expect.
Candied Fabrics said,
October 16, 2009 @ 8:50 am
Oh LISA! This series is going to be awesome! LOVE it!
Kim Hambric said,
October 16, 2009 @ 9:49 am
Looking forward to seeing the impression the South African houses will make on your work. Actually, looking forward to seeing EVERYTHING.
Dianna Grundhauser said,
October 16, 2009 @ 3:48 pm
Lisa, LOVE this direction! Not “just” a landscape.
Debbie said,
October 16, 2009 @ 7:24 pm
Lisa,
I love this so MUCH – the coolest “landscape” I’ve seen!
Gail Baar said,
October 16, 2009 @ 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.
patty said,
October 19, 2009 @ 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!
TracyWall said,
October 21, 2009 @ 6:28 am
Very cool colors with such interesting designs! Welcome back to your groove!!
Lisa Call said,
October 29, 2009 @ 4:45 pm
Thanks everyone – your encouragement has been truly wonderful to read these days of slow studio time.