Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Art Is Everywhere


Who would have thought that a trip to the doctor would result in a beautiful photo? This is an immature fruit or "burr" of the Southern Magnolia, the tree under which I parked today. I plan to turn this image into an art quilt, or if I'm feeling brave, a painting. Or maybe some of the elements will become ideas for embellishments for an art doll. Whichever way, I am inspired to channel nature into my art!



Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Cooling Off With Ice-Dyeing!

It's Spring (well, almost Summer and it sure feels like Summer here in Florida!) and a great time to get outside and do some messy stuff.

 The ice-dyeing pans are so pretty!



My husband actually loved this t-shirt, but alas, 
he is so buff that even an XL was too tight on him...*sigh*!


I love dyeing rayon, and I can't wait to make a kimono out of this piece.

 


Found this great lace-edged tablecloth at a thrift store. 
Ice-dyed and laid on the grass, it looks like a lost jellyfish!


The best (IMHO) ice-dyeing tutorial:
http://www.dharmatrading.com/home/learn-how-to-ice-dye.html