Mary Hertert will be giving a one-day silk scarf painting class through the Grand Junction [+]
The fee for the October 12, 13 & 14, 2012 Lenore Crawford workshop has been [+]
Maggie Weiss of Evanston, IL was our juror for the Illumination exhibit and the results [+]
The offshoot critique group Raven Mavens of AQuA have finished their second Chinese Whispers Project. [+]
Call for local artists:
City of Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture is accepting submissions for two-dimensional modern, abstract art, for Two Rivers Convention Center. This is a six month exhibit. Please submit a letter of interest that includes contact information and a jpg of your work to lorieg@gjcity.org. Deadline is March 8.
Please pass on!
Lorie Gregor
Grand Junction Parks & Recreation
Recreation Coordinator
970-254-3876
lor...@gjcity.org
http://www.gjarts.org
Posted by Rita Faussone 2/9/12
Congratulations to our Texas member Gay Ousley whose quilt “Portland Reflection” is featured on the Photo Finish page (next to the back cover) of the February/March 2012 edition of Quilters Newsletter Magazine. It is a beautiful quilt and we’re so happy that Gay’s talents are being recognized.
"Emerging" by Marla Ferguson
The $100.00 deposit fee for the Rosalie Dace workshop is now due by February 1st. If it is not paid by then, your reservation for the class will be cancelled. So – don’t let this wonderful opportunity pass you by. Your best bet is to pay (if at all possible) the fee at this Saturday’s AQuA meeting. Please pay Kathy Schattleitner tomorrow or mail it to her. The final payment of $150 is due at the April 21st AQuA meeting. No money will be refunded after May 1, 2012.
The class description and supply list is posted on this website under “Upcoming Workshops.” The workshop will be held at The Holiday Inn, 2751 Crossroads Boulevard, Grand Junction from 9 am to 4 pm, June 14-17, 2012.
Posted by Rita Faussone 1/20/12
The 2012 Members Exhibit will open February 3, 2012 and run through February 24th. If you are a member please consider entering some of your work in the show. Members are allowed to enter two pieces. If you are not a member, please join now—the cost is very reasonable.
The First Friday opening is February 3rd from 7 pm to 9 pm and every gallery will be filled with member work. Prizes will be awarded to “Best of Show” and three other categories. Both members and the public will vote.
You must drop off your entries on Tuesday, January 31st along with your entry form.
Please read more about this show here. Please click here for the entry form.
"Klimt - Soap Bubbles" by Daniela Schupp
Posted by Rita Faussone 1/5/12
Evolution Quilt Challenge
"Somewhere My Love" detail by Pat Plandel
Posted by Rita Faussone 1/5/12
The price for the workshop is now $250 (formerly $300) … YAY! Remember that a $100 deposit to hold your place for this class is due at the January 21st AQuA meeting. If you won’t be at the meeting, please be sure to get your check to Kathy Schattleitner by that time. Don’t lose the opportunity to spend four creative days with Rosalie as she shares with us “Promises & Possibilities: Design in Action.” As a reminder, the class is June 11 through 17, 2012. Please look under “Upcoming Workshops” for a supply list.
"Celebrating the Curves" by Carol Wilson & Emmalee Blender
Posted by Rita Faussone 1/3/12
Happy New Year to everyone. I hope that 2012 brings you wonderful health, great happiness and amazing inspiration for beautiful new fiber works of art.
"Earth Mama" by Trina Stancil
Posted by Rita Faussone 12/29/11
How to Photograph Fiber Art
As someone who has been looking at quilt art and photos of quilters’ art for more than a decade, I can tell you that it’s not that easy to get good pictures of fabric and fiber.
A wall quilt, even an embellished one, tends to look flat in photographs. A lot of that delicious texture we love so much gets lost among the pixels.
Another problem is color. Photo flashes and poor ambient lighting can alter the hue and intensity of the colors. Flashes wash the color out and electric lighting can add unintended cool or warm undertones.
In Quilting Arts Magazine, we solve these problems by hiring professional photographers who have tons of special equipment.
But if you are photographing your own fiber art to submit to quilting contests, a gallery, or a publication, or you are selling your art online, you probably don’t have access to this kind of paraphernalia.
Light bounces off this embroidered quilt art by Ellen Anne Eddy, revealing
the textured stitching. Fortunately, there are some tricks of the trade that can help you, even if you’re photographing your work at home. And you don’t need much, if any, special gear.
Here are some tips specific to shooting fabric-based art, from The Crafter’s Guide to Taking Great Photos: The Best Techniques for Showcasing Your Handmade Creations, by Heidi Adnum.
To show the detail and texture of fabric, choose one soft light source that enters the shot at an angle to your product, anywhere from 0 to 45 degrees.
You can use an artificial light or off-camera flash positioned on the table near your product, or sunlight when the sun has started to set and isn’t any higher than 45 degrees from the horizon. If your light source is too high, there won’t be enough shadow to show fine detail. This is one of the main reasons why a direct flash flattens a photograph.
In addition, point your camera lens at an angle to your product. Shooting from an angle can capture the effect of the light and shadows on the fabric at its best.
Using a camera angle such as this for your composition also helps to fill the frame with only your artwork, without any distractions. However, if you want to show the scale of your work, photograph it with some of your tools like thread spools, a tape measure, or with an item where your product will be used (like a pillow on a sofa or a wall hanging above a sideboard).
The Crafter’s Guide to Taking Great Photos also includes advice on choosing appropriate backgrounds to tell the story of your art and help it sell better; how to choose a camera and other equipment; and how to size, alter, and catalog your photos. It’s a great resource for any artist.
With Thanks to “Quilting Daily” from Interweave Press.
Posted by Rita Faussone 12/4/11
"Sea Turtle" by Elizabeth Bottorff
