Why do I sew? Why did I choose sewing–specifically quilt making — as a medium for expressing my creativity?
Since I was in college, I have loved visual art. I am especially in love with 20th century painters in the Colorfield genre. I studied the works of Alma Thomas, Sam Gilliam, Mark Rothko, Helen Frankenthaler, Sonia Delaunay and so many more.
Fast forward a few years, and I picked up photography. I even had a small darkroom set up in my apartment when I lived in NYC. When I moved back to Baltimore, I continued with photography.
Making Art with Color
I took many art theory, painting and drawing classes [free and community college], but never felt like I wanted to commit to really learning how to paint. The classes had an unexpected benefit–the instructors and the practice helped me see paintings and all art better.
I took a class in making stained glass–I found out that I hated the feel of glass (cold, sharp edges). But I loved the process of putting color together to ‘make a thing’. I stored that insight away for awhile.
So when I found quiltmaking, everything came together. It was color. It was pattern. It was limitless in terms of design possibilities.
And, sometimes, I pull out those photography, painting and print making skills to create unique fabric for a future art quilt.
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Peace,
Carole