Sue Lewis Art

My fortune cookie says:  “Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it.  Autograph your work with excellence.”  In contemplation, this is something I want to be cognizant of and make my artwork show my intention.  I work intuitively, but want to have the work be meaningful and mindful.  I am seeking beauty and am compelled to create something that never existed before.  I love to see viewers drawn to my art and know that they appreciate the thought and work put into it.  I need to be more willing to reveal myself through my work.  Now I can think of each piece as a self-portrait.

This is  a photo of a courtyard in Albuquerque, NM.  The sunlight seems to beacon you to enter through the open gate.  Follow the light!  Maybe it is time to do a fiber self-portrait….

A quote from physicist David Bohm:

“Reality is what we take to be true. What we take to be true is what we believe. What we believe is based upon our perceptions. What we perceive depends on what we look for. What we look for depends on what we think. What we think depends on what we perceive. What we perceive determines what we believe. What we believe determines what we take to be true. What we take to be true is our reality.”

This was in reference to a discussion on original thought, original artwork and the uniqueness of an artist’s creativity.  Some say there is nothing original left to create; it is all derivative.  Others believe in the stamp of the individual:  their thoughts, memories, and experiences are all unique and therefore original.

I got the email!  My quilt, “Midstream” was selected to represent Front Range Contemporary Quilters in their online exhibit available world wide.  This was my 3rd year to enter and so I guess it is true about that “charm” thing!  The Portfolio 2017 will be displayed for one full year.  My quilt will exist in cyber space right next to Patty Hawkins, Regina Benson, Ronnie Hunter, Bev Haring and Susan Brooks to name only a few fantastic artists!  

I primarily work using a collage technique.  Here are some photos of current work.  I often use vintage clothing, organza and felting techniques in my art pieces.  These photos are works in progress.  I intend to add hand stitching and other embellishments.

I hung 18 quilts at my work place today and already sold one quilt!  It was fun to see my work displayed.  So may compliments that I was almost blushing!  I displayed there about 3 years ago and sold 10 quilts.  Hopefully, I will sell some more and make some money to invest in more art supplies.

Here is the blue ribbon!  I even received the check for winning 1st place in the mail today.  Not really a blue Monday for me!

I was thrilled to see a blue ribbon placed next to my quilt,  “Midstream” at the Estes Park Art Center.  Doing the happy dance!

Leaves gently falling

Soft as a whisper landing

Quiet solitude

I love autumn leaves.  It is my favorite time of year.  Whenever I see a leaf falling to the ground, I feel blessed to have seen that descent.  Yes, I realize it symbolizes an ending, deterioration and even death.  But the colors are magnificent against the bright blue sky.  The cool breeze envelopes me like a caress and the warmth of the sun kisses my cheek.

My quilt named “Midstream” has been juried into an art exhibit at the Estes Park Art Center.  “Lines into Shapes” will open October 29th and run through November 12th.  If you are in that area, please stop by to see the exhibit which includes paintings, photography, sculpture and fiber art.

I have submitted 3 quilts to “Layered Voices”, which is a national quilt exhibit put together by Studio Art Quilters Association.  Top left is “Yesterday’s Voices”, right top is “Dreams in Abundance” and the bottom quilt is called “A Time for Apple Trees”.

Just completed a 4 day workshop with Dorothy Caldwell.  It was a very talented  group of artists learning about making marks, stitches, and book binding.  Such fun we had!  Ok, the last two shown here at the bottom are for inspiration:  rust.  I’m so glad I learned how to bind a book by hand.

See below for a 3″ x 3.5″ book I made over the weekend.

This quilt was juried into an exhibit at the First United Methodist Church in Boulder through September 24th, by Vickie Carlson.  The exhibit includes artists from Front Range Contemporary Quilters.