These are on 6″ x 6″ deep canvases in preparation for the Arvada’s Fine Art Market 2025. I have used original photography, molding paste, printing, stamping, painting and weaving techniques for these collages. Titles for these starting with the upper left: “Searching”, “Cut, Weave, Tear”, “Dots and Butterfly”, and “Notes from the Field” at the bottom in a shadow box frame. There will be spirit dolls and art quilts, also. Yes, thinking of Christmas in July!
“As Leaves and Seeds Fly” is now complete with machine quilting and a hanging sleeve. I have zigzagged the edges and added cheesecloth with molding paste through a stencil.
I have been taking an online class with Laly Mille, titled “Layers of Light”. Having sooo much fun with all the wonderful techniques she provides. Below are three new collages designed to go on deep 6″ x 6″ canvases.
Still seeking light and shadows on my daily walks. Morning shadows, captured raindrops, AI rendition of my image and blue slinky.
Just finished a weaving that needed a background in order to hang it on the wall. I sewed it onto an old quilted piece after painting it with a white acrylic wash to soften the look. Let me know what you think. I have used yarn, twisted fabric, threads, rusted linen, tissue, lace and gold tulle. Added poppy seed pods, as well with an organza ribbon.
I have dyed some vintage linen with my iris blooms today! Just gotta love purple….
The vase below began with 2 sheets of handmade paper molded on a jar. Once dry, I added artist’s bleeding tissue, paper pulp and tarlatan. I glued the two pieces together and added a base to the bottom. I also added some molding paste, a clay ornament and 3 sticks wrapped with a decorative napkin and blue thread from my sister’s collection of spools. Also, see some more paper bowls with cheesecloth, stitches and yarn added along with the wet strength artist’s paper. The yellow one with the twig is made with paper pulp molded in a bowl, yellow rose petals, thread, a wool felted “stone” and a twig dipped in wax. White yarn was dipped in matte medium to stiffen it and then adhered to the rim.
Making paper bowls with artists’ bleeding tissue paper, molds, cheesecloth, recycled dryer sheets, paint and stitch. Also coiled bowl covered with wet strength tissue, paper pulp with rose petals, coiled bowl with eco-dyed carrier sheet covering and bamboo stand.
The class is open on Wednesday, April 23rd at the Creative Campus of the Foothills Art Center. We will be covering how to construct vases and bowls with paper and fabric from top to bottom. You will learn techniques using momigami, mark making and various embellishments to make these with your own style. Please check out the link below to register:
https://course.veevart-apps.com/foothillsartcenter/catalog/vases-and-vessels
Check out some new vessels at the Foothills Art Center’s Creative Campus in Golden, Colorado. Class will be held April 23, 2025. Join in for some fun exploration with paper and fiber art. https://course.veevart-apps.com/foothillsartcenter/catalog/vases-and-vessels
New class will be held at the Creative Campus of the Foothills Art Center. Please follow the link below: for more information.
https://course.veevart-apps.com/foothillsartcenter/catalog/vases-and-vessels
Sue Lewis Art 