South African Impressions – Houses
House Inspired Textile Paintings in South African Impressions Project
Houses
This weekend I finalized the last design for my South African Impressions textile paintings: Houses. Fits right in with my Home Series.
I loved the houses in South Africa (some photos here). The colors, the lines and shapes. They were so simple and powerful and beautiful.
I’ve been pondering for a few months how to represent this simple elegance in my textile art. After much doodling and sketching I decided to go with a very simple design. Above are the first 2 art cards in the grouping.
I’ve got another dozen that are just about done, the stitching on these is taking a bit longer than anticipate with the little doors and windows. And its definitely worth the effort – I’m loving how these are turning out.
Back in the Saddle
My post on MakeBigArt on saturday could easily have been appropriate for this blog also as it’s a fairly personal look at the last 4-5 months where I’ve done very little studio work and my thoughts about getting back to work. It’s all about mindsets – and looking for a positive mindset to get back on track.
You can read that post here: Success is Getting Back in the Saddle
Posted by Lisa in: Abstract Contemporary Textile Art
Tagged: art quilts, south african impressions, Textile Paintings
Lisa, I think you are on a brand new track with these house impressions and the quilting is perfectly in tune with the flavor.
Lisa, Love the houses! Now you are going to make it hard for me. I don’t remember what size piece I pre-paid for, but with all the designs you are coming up with, I know the decision of which piece I will want will be more difficult!