Lisa Call

Markings #16
©2007 Lisa Call
45" x 68"
Textile Painting (hand dyed fabric, batting, thread)

Still Stitching Stitching

As I mentioned the last few weeks I’m still working towards my big deadline of July 15th. I’m taking tomorrow as a vacation from the day job and intend to spend 15 hours in front of the sewing machine. This will put me on track for finishing the artwork with a few hours to spare.

I delivered my kids to camp today so the house is quiet and I can really stay focused.

All this secret art creation doesn’t lend itself to exciting art related blog posts so things will pick up around here in 10 days or so with photos of new art.

Other Stuff I’m Thinking About

I announced my new solo show in my last studio newsletter (in Boulder, CO in Feb/March 2010) and I’ve been thinking about the art I want to display. I have this vision of making some huge pieces in the Home or Ascending series. I think that would be pretty cool.

I have gone back and forth about what I’ll do about blogging while I’m in South Africa (I leave at the end of this month for a 3+ weeks). I finally decided to stay in touch so I’ve ordered a mini dell netbook to facilitate that decision. Course I might get there and decide I’d rather not bother, but if I feel like it, I’ll have the equipment to post photos.

When I went to New Zealand in 2000-2001 it was pre blogging days (or at least my blogging days) so instead I sent very long and detailed emails to my friends and family during the 5 month adventure. I anticipate having an easier time finding internet this time around. Wireless wasn’t much of an option back then so we carried a cable with us every where.

Speaking of my newsletter I’ll be sending out the July issue this week or next (depends on how well I’m doing on my deadline). This issue will be a celebration of the completion of Structures #100 and I’ll be announcing a fun art project I will be doing in September after my return from Africa.

If you’d like to sign up for that newsletter you can here: Lisa Call’s Studio Newsletter.

MakeBigArt.com

A few weeks back I launched a new website called MakeBigArt. It’s now where I write articles for other artists. This blog is now devoted more to my art and my studio and my life as an artist.

This week on MakeBigArt.com a post about responsibility.

Markings #12
Textile Painting
©2006
44" x 32"
$7500

Art on the Walls

This morning I finished installing all the art on my walls in my house. Markings #12 was the last piece to go up and it will be the only textile paining hung permanently in the studio.

Although permanent isn’t really the right word. This piece was on hold for a buyer for a long time and that sale fell through. I suspect it won’t be too long before it finds a new owner now that it is back on the market. Hands down this is one of my favorites.

Here’s how it looks from the rest of the house:

As seen from the kitchen

Looks way better on that wall than a door doesn’t it? The builders ended up moving that door for me for free. They are the best. If you need a contractor here in Denver let me know and I’ll get you their contact info. I’m working on updating their website, then I’ll post a link to it.

Finishing the Studio

View of Markings #12 from the Studio

I love how this wall looks as seen from the rest of the studio. Definitely inspires me to want to make more art.

As you can see the studio is still a mess. So that’s the plan for today. I think I can get most of this cleaned up by lunch now that I’ve sorted through everything.

Then it’s time to put up my design walls. The styrofoam is ready and waiting: