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I'm a Little Bit Rock & RollAndi Sternhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11272296357781308876noreply@blogger.comBlogger230125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59055797841276908.post-57518845592058665602012-11-26T06:59:00.002-08:002012-11-26T07:01:54.083-08:00A Quick One<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Andi Sternhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11272296357781308876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59055797841276908.post-65063553610771617462012-04-23T19:11:00.001-07:002012-04-23T19:11:22.901-07:00Challah Collaboration<p> </p> <p>I am working in collaboration with our local Hillel and PassionWorks artists, on some <a href="http://www.ohiohillel.org/moms-weekend-art-opening-featuring-passion-works" target="_blank">Challah covers for show and sale May 5th</a>.  Students worked with PassionWorks artists to create colorful, unique challah covers, and then they were turned over to me to enhance with stitching and to finish up.  Each piece is one of a kind.  They all measure approximately 22” x 22”, so they can cover a <em>lot</em> of challah.</p> <p>Here is the first one that I’ve finished.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-XAdPsTNb4OE/T5YLp-qRi0I/AAAAAAAACEY/BybTVh18aJQ/s1600-h/challahfancyfirst3.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="challah fancy first" border="0" alt="challah fancy first" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-uPAJYb_B8Zc/T5YLq9B2-EI/AAAAAAAACEg/38TI5gpxY1M/challahfancyfirst_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="580" height="772" /></a> </p> <p>You can see how pretty the colors are.  Each piece is different, but all are colorful and fun.  I stitched the outlines using Kreinik gold machine embroidery thread.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bnom35mxev0/T5YLrXAd3tI/AAAAAAAACEo/G7amu-qIBL8/s1600-h/challahfancydetail3.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="challah fancy detail" border="0" alt="challah fancy detail" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1KK5hQYuMkQ/T5YLsJA7s4I/AAAAAAAACEw/sWw0LbqPv10/challahfancydetail_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="580" height="772" /></a> </p> <p>You can see the detail here.  Once this was done, I had to figure out how to finish the edges of the burlap.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-wgjTzsgF9TU/T5YLs64YwUI/AAAAAAAACE4/llEWMMamGRc/s1600-h/challahbasting3.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="challah basting" border="0" alt="challah basting" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2E1W84Zk0aU/T5YLuDQ0YDI/AAAAAAAACFA/hnue1on3O74/challahbasting_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="580" height="772" /></a> </p> <p>Here is a picture of  basting stitches I put in as a sewing guide for the stay stitch and decorative cording.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_zNJ9ZPHthg/T5YLug3VO7I/AAAAAAAACFI/xD6CoffG9r4/s1600-h/challahzigzag3.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="challah zigzag" border="0" alt="challah zigzag" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-EXXQ_e9Sl24/T5YLvTIROgI/AAAAAAAACFQ/sTJhh7GMsq8/challahzigzag_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="580" height="772" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p>I zigzagged over the basting stitch to keep the burlap from unravelling.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ntsVYrf_WM4/T5YLv7IinxI/AAAAAAAACFY/CvWvVSpd3io/s1600-h/challahedge3.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="challah edge" border="0" alt="challah edge" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-PS_tf1eevMQ/T5YLw48QurI/AAAAAAAACFg/RCX2H0gC-t4/challahedge_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="580" height="772" /></a> </p> <p>Then I zigzagged some Kreinik #16 braid over the zigzags, to add extra sparkle.  You can see where I also did that on the edge of the painting.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-6qaAS1PXxQA/T5YLxRk1KyI/AAAAAAAACFo/yXFEEXcIYbg/s1600-h/challahfancy3.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="challah fancy" border="0" alt="challah fancy" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-su_kCGRZ10I/T5YLyQY3KtI/AAAAAAAACFw/HNYIHnDMcAA/challahfancy_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="580" height="772" /></a> </p> <p>Here’s the finished piece.  I’m really happy with how it turned out.</p> <p>Now to do this at least 28 more times!</p> Andi Sternhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11272296357781308876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59055797841276908.post-38480360169875167822012-02-06T11:38:00.001-08:002012-02-06T11:38:49.476-08:00Now for Something Completely Different<p>I have been working on a few different things, mostly involving painted paper or paint on canvas or sometimes a little of both.  Ironically some of these experiments were to get away from the fiddliness of working with patchwork.  Gluing is still a lot faster than sewing. :)  </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--PQ96zKu7gw/TzAsII4CSoI/AAAAAAAAB_M/GJRdeUFNUYM/s1600-h/Summer%252520Carnival%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Summer Carnival" border="0" alt="Summer Carnival" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-jAH0HWbgeVo/TzAsIyt9saI/AAAAAAAAB_U/-a0p66rl_bM/Summer%252520Carnival_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="606" height="341" /></a> </p> <p>Summer Carnival, painted paper on canvas.  I use Golden gel medium to attach the paper cutouts to the canvas.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Of-7OL9mZd0/TzAsJXG10sI/AAAAAAAAB_c/gkzCsCU4Kcc/s1600-h/summer%252520carnival%252520detail%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="summer carnival detail" border="0" alt="summer carnival detail" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gD2Q34U-7bc/TzAsKKeVTuI/AAAAAAAAB_k/s1qIe9vP6lk/summer%252520carnival%252520detail_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="591" height="448" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Detail.  Here you can see the different mark making tools I use to make the painted paper.  These include Print Gocco (the fish), linoleum prints (the red dots in the upper left area are a frog), and carved stamps (the white star-like forms and the white stars).</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GIgYez2NLMI/TzAsKrbWZOI/AAAAAAAAB_s/H8GhbZI1Fo8/s1600-h/Autumn%252520Lotus%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Autumn Lotus" border="0" alt="Autumn Lotus" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VaYYwouUbXQ/TzAsLXRsnzI/AAAAAAAAB_0/RkzcFicPkVs/Autumn%252520Lotus_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="580" height="772" /></a> </p> <p>Autumn Lotus</p> <p>This is one of those things where I got a crazy idea to cut a bunch of lotus stencils out of a sheet of painted paper.  I am unsure whether this is in process or it is complete.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0SESu2DuV3g/TzAsL9A8JLI/AAAAAAAAB_8/J8WIjVdxQwY/s1600-h/Koi%252520spring%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Koi spring" border="0" alt="Koi spring" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ct0FaWq36ac/TzAsMgp1yBI/AAAAAAAACAE/TAM--zxcJsA/Koi%252520spring_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="610" height="484" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p>Koi Spring</p> <p>This technique was so cool that I decided to try it on a larger scale.  My fingers weren’t too happy with me, but it was worth the effort.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QFNBlXlRpKE/TzAsNZX6TMI/AAAAAAAACAM/mcV0gPPH3xw/s1600-h/koi%252520spring%252520detail_picnik%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="koi spring detail_picnik" border="0" alt="koi spring detail_picnik" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-hFpbHBN7QSs/TzAsOBKB_gI/AAAAAAAACAU/OenwleVeKN8/koi%252520spring%252520detail_picnik_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="626" height="474" /></a> </p> <p>Detail, you can see the dots from the sequin waste I used as a stencil and the detail of the red koi shapes I painted onto the original paper.   This piece is definitely still in process.  Stay tuned for updates.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-QX1dC4r_Ly4/TzAsOgA4fJI/AAAAAAAACAc/vd2frk0VWjQ/s1600-h/Into%252520the%252520Void%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Into the Void" border="0" alt="Into the Void" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiGJeq2CTNHt-G0T5uoeBZ_zW26T09P1AeV9iOk_CxgzMolOBuqcfjMtkbfzKaK5QWqT9RKX0bDPtz0H6q-xqlZ5uKS4XAv_SJRCVCN022T9DRNtden_kghtFl8H98-3K1K2lXWWTYaNo/?imgmax=800" width="622" height="628" /></a> </p> <p>Into the Void  Acrylic on canvas with graphite drawings added.  I am unsure whether this is complete or whether I want to go back into it with some india ink or liquid acrylic to emphasize the lines.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-xNB_MBA0Pyo/TzAsPuV-srI/AAAAAAAACAs/jTer-HVHEzY/s1600-h/into%252520the%252520void%252520detail%2525201%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="into the void detail 1" border="0" alt="into the void detail 1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Zt3NwN0k2Pw/TzAsQDnPJEI/AAAAAAAACA0/pnIQTAxf2Uk/into%252520the%252520void%252520detail%2525201_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="609" height="627" /></a> </p> <p>A detail showing the graphite drawing in more detail.  I like the way the paint washes blur the lines of the drawing.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-E27_Bf2kATE/TzAsQszsb5I/AAAAAAAACA8/NG50vM4tx7M/s1600-h/into%252520the%252520void%252520detail%2525202%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="into the void detail 2" border="0" alt="into the void detail 2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-IIKIY-StFTk/TzAsRIP87AI/AAAAAAAACBE/zdNtVtvibDA/into%252520the%252520void%252520detail%2525202_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="623" height="530" /></a> </p> <p>The texture in this piece comes from some rice paper that I had initially adhered to the canvas, again using the Golden gel medium.</p> <p>And today, after a several week hiatus due to mom duties (hockey and school), I was able to get back into the studio and begin a new painting.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-89PB031qtfg/TzAsRiS18AI/AAAAAAAACBM/4JainickP90/s1600-h/In%252520the%252520Between%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="In the Between" border="0" alt="In the Between" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VYHH-mYxDFI/TzAsSAIlYRI/AAAAAAAACBU/uugnpYWTEoI/In%252520the%252520Between_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="624" height="772" /></a> </p> <p>In the Between, acrylic on canvas, and still very much in process, though it was nice to get back into the studio and just play with paint and color.</p> Andi Sternhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11272296357781308876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59055797841276908.post-20388725499791807152011-12-15T15:28:00.001-08:002011-12-15T15:28:05.919-08:0030 Days of Drawing: Day Fifteen<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wvZcjZ7PRws/TuqCc5DzicI/AAAAAAAAB70/zaNxKIHAYAY/s1600-h/30%252520days%252520day%252520fifteen%252520b%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="30 days day fifteen b" border="0" alt="30 days day fifteen b" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-hu2-lRsxaRA/TuqCdshysII/AAAAAAAAB78/KUdsRWaoKV0/30%252520days%252520day%252520fifteen%252520b_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="616" height="454" /></a> </p> <p>I have this wonderful Fabriano journal filled with colored paper.  It’s around 8” x 6” and is perfect for quick studies like this one.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--iaAfkjXopk/TuqCeN-40YI/AAAAAAAAB8E/75bJeejKNhY/s1600-h/30%252520days%252520day%252520fifteen%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="30 days day fifteen" border="0" alt="30 days day fifteen" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-h7j_6bUq7QQ/TuqCen6aW4I/AAAAAAAAB8M/pblnYHqs5jw/30%252520days%252520day%252520fifteen_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="620" height="502" /></a> </p> <p>I also worked on this large piece from my 14” x 17” Canson XL Mixed Media pad.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-u260lotNDHA/TuqCfJN0FLI/AAAAAAAAB8U/Iw89zOt-lpo/s1600-h/30%252520days%252520day%252520fifteen%252520detail%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="30 days day fifteen detail" border="0" alt="30 days day fifteen detail" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8-rwxwvUo5I/TuqCf7otPpI/AAAAAAAAB8c/-oUv6Raq3UI/30%252520days%252520day%252520fifteen%252520detail_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="617" height="466" /></a> </p> <p>I’m really enjoying blending the colors on these pieces.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3bmrB_T96W0/TuqCguAF4LI/AAAAAAAAB8k/NWXqZMnw0bc/s1600-h/30%252520days%252520day%252520fifteen%252520detail%252520two%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="30 days day fifteen detail two" border="0" alt="30 days day fifteen detail two" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-UDs4UYH7Zqg/TuqChYiHlvI/AAAAAAAAB8s/SWAPOLk8IWs/30%252520days%252520day%252520fifteen%252520detail%252520two_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="627" height="474" /></a> </p> <p>It’s nice to have such a large space to work in, and since I am doing these to play I am not stressing over how realistic the finished image is.  It’s letting me explore different ways of laying down the color and apply the layers.  </p> <p>There’s still time if you want to join us! </p> Andi Sternhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11272296357781308876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59055797841276908.post-36730568749427181362011-12-14T10:37:00.001-08:002011-12-14T10:37:05.384-08:0030 Days of Drawing: Day Fourteen<p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--yASgcFGUhU/TujswVoad4I/AAAAAAAAB6E/OW-Zj4paKxU/s1600-h/30%252520days%252520day%252520fourteen%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="30 days day fourteen" border="0" alt="30 days day fourteen" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0lBbVTREPSQ/TujsxY6442I/AAAAAAAAB6M/f4cU1067qWE/30%252520days%252520day%252520fourteen_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="618" height="483" /></a> </p> <p>I just love the handles on these old kitchen utensils.  From the top: potato masher, spatula and sieve.  Or as I call them , Papa Bear, Mama Bear and Baby Bear.  Image size 12” x 15”</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-CLfAHWRxh_w/TujsyNImugI/AAAAAAAAB6U/Q4KH50qXtsE/s1600-h/30%252520days%252520day%252520fourteen%252520detail%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="30 days day fourteen detail" border="0" alt="30 days day fourteen detail" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NDEAIczniMg/Tujsy5D5bJI/AAAAAAAAB6c/qg2skXXtOVE/30%252520days%252520day%252520fourteen%252520detail_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="620" height="468" /></a> </p> <p>Detail.  I used mostly Prismacolor pencils, with a few Derwent Inktense and Graphitint pencils for the details.  The background is Grumbacher Acrylic in Payne’s Gray and Martha Stewart craft paint in Cloud, satin finish.</p> <p>I promised a peek at the really big drawing.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-n91Ok9hAmbA/TujszRg80sI/AAAAAAAAB6k/0GgeJp5pgzw/s1600-h/30%252520days%252520days%252520twelve%252520thru%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="30 days days twelve thru" border="0" alt="30 days days twelve thru" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9WQF4ZH9k5g/Tujs0P1mtZI/AAAAAAAAB6s/hAAH1C5MRBk/30%252520days%252520days%252520twelve%252520thru_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="436" height="802" /></a> </p> <p>This is on Strathmore 400 series drawing paper, and measures approximately 60” x 36”.  I have to stand on a stool to reach the top of the drawing.  I’m using graphite sticks in 3B and 6B.  It started with just random marks but has evolved into this image.  The working title is “Eclipse”.</p> <p>See you tomorrow!</p> Andi Sternhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11272296357781308876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59055797841276908.post-35598758654724992652011-12-13T14:00:00.001-08:002011-12-13T14:00:42.680-08:0030 Days of Drawing: Day Thirteen<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-sbudOTAzyqc/TufLCL-17hI/AAAAAAAAB5E/DGy4_lkbv-I/s1600-h/30%252520days%252520day%252520thirteen%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="30 days day thirteen" border="0" alt="30 days day thirteen" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-IPfDWS7-tqo/TufLCo8F3LI/AAAAAAAAB5M/gAnyb2Zv2vs/30%252520days%252520day%252520thirteen_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="432" height="323" /></a> </p> <p>Today I chose to go a little larger and also on a white background.  It was more difficult to build up a good layer of color as the texture of this paper was very defined.  I also was challenged by recreating the metal of the beads and buttons on this necklace.  I’m pleased with how the turquoise bead turned out as well as the black bead in the lower right corner.  Overall the drawing worked for me.  I do think that I may pre-color the paper before attempting another drawing on it, at least if I go for another color drawing.</p> Andi Sternhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11272296357781308876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59055797841276908.post-57499454032431168842011-12-12T08:41:00.001-08:002011-12-12T08:41:19.131-08:0030 Days of Drawing: Day Twelve<p>Yes, I did draw on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (also known as Days Nine, Ten and Eleven)  I just haven’t scanned them yet.  I need to find a more effective way to draw over the weekends. </p> <p>I picked up some darker red pencils on Friday (I had to take my daughter to the airport, and since we were near the art supply store anyway….), so this morning  I took them out for a test run.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-GerQqwT0rrA/TuYuqDjrz9I/AAAAAAAAB4U/rcb14KFLRrk/s1600-h/30%252520days%252520day%252520twelve%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="30 days day twelve" border="0" alt="30 days day twelve" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gkcVaf6qxTA/TuYuqi6aHgI/AAAAAAAAB4c/qqhw3KLw7Mg/30%252520days%252520day%252520twelve_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="455" height="636" /></a> </p> <p>I tried to avoid using the black pencil for the black beads.  I think it turned out well.  I enjoyed drawing the big cinnabar bead on the upper right.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ge8omehgKrA/TuYurPjvahI/AAAAAAAAB4k/Ki_25DfoBVg/s1600-h/30%252520days%252520day%252520twelve%252520b%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="30 days day twelve b" border="0" alt="30 days day twelve b" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-cKQ1FtSwiI8/TuYurjNe5UI/AAAAAAAAB4s/B_4J9ANtyyo/30%252520days%252520day%252520twelve%252520b_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="468" height="341" /></a> </p> <p>Another red handle.  Eventually I will draw the entire tool, but for right now I am enjoying the weathered look of these old utensils.</p> <p></p> <p>Something else is literally on the drawing board, I will post pictures of it when I post days 9, 10 and 11.  Stay tuned!</p> Andi Sternhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11272296357781308876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59055797841276908.post-56100661308863680122011-12-08T09:55:00.001-08:002011-12-08T09:55:31.445-08:0030 Days of Drawing, Day Eight: Draw Hard<p>When I was little, my grandpa worked at the General Motors Tech Center.  He would bring home tons of Prismacolor pencils for me to play with.  I think he’d be pleased to see that I am still drawing all these years later.</p> <p>Today I finally got back into the studio for a little while, so I went a little hog wild.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-lBzXBS3HPUY/TuD6CXSKoaI/AAAAAAAAB3E/5VRktWYLMRA/s1600-h/30%252520days%252520day%252520eight%252520a%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="30 days day eight a" border="0" alt="30 days day eight a" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-BBNjMkVYsfA/TuD6DPn7lBI/AAAAAAAAB3M/Dy-jNtP5kuE/30%252520days%252520day%252520eight%252520a_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="462" height="645" /></a> </p> <p>You might recognize this necklace from the past two days of pencil and pen and ink drawings.  The bone beads with the incised detail were a pain, but I’m overall pleased with how they turned out.  I really love the lampwork beads and the detail in them.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-cx6OwDGmLr4/TuD6DfYmy2I/AAAAAAAAB3U/eK3g303vuvs/s1600-h/30%252520days%252520day%252520eight%252520b%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="30 days day eight b" border="0" alt="30 days day eight b" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-a6b2IKF8V_M/TuD6DyEXlwI/AAAAAAAAB3c/NWQ0kM0Laks/30%252520days%252520day%252520eight%252520b_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="473" height="661" /></a> </p> <p>I wasn’t ready to go back downstairs, so I did another drawing, this time based on a small sieve my friend picked up for me at a yard sale.  I just love old tools.  I wanted to detail the handle of the piece.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-71NkTW-dVD8/TuD6ETU2uVI/AAAAAAAAB3k/rkUC65Lhf20/s1600-h/drawing%252520red%252520one%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="drawing red one" border="0" alt="drawing red one" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fxdxyR8XrV4/TuD6Eqp6v6I/AAAAAAAAB3s/j_0yhySUPI4/drawing%252520red%252520one_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="286" /></a> </p> <p>Here’s a different version of the same tool, from a large drawing I was working on last month.</p> <p>I’m not sure what tomorrow is going to bring, but I know it will be fun!  There’s still time to play along, <a href="http://www.tracibunkers.com/blog/artists-for-30-days-of-drawing-12-11" target="_blank">head over to Traci’s journal</a> and add your name to the caravan.</p> Andi Sternhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11272296357781308876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59055797841276908.post-5651246261985971872011-12-07T14:56:00.001-08:002011-12-07T14:56:35.957-08:0030 Days of Drawing: Day Seven<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1tYVw9VG4Tk/Tt_vIU29IpI/AAAAAAAAB2E/tjEoVLCsKGQ/s1600-h/30%252520days%252520day%252520seven%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="30 days day seven" border="0" alt="30 days day seven" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-jNZp72hxO3g/Tt_vI_TUE5I/AAAAAAAAB2M/wibXyXZNduk/30%252520days%252520day%252520seven_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="427" height="247" /></a> </p> <p>Uni Ball Vision Needle in my Moleskine journal, worked on while waiting for my oldest son to finish class.  This is the same necklace I drew last night, just in different media.  I am hoping to get into the studio tomorrow and do a color drawing (or two or three….)</p> Andi Sternhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11272296357781308876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59055797841276908.post-12604191554233040312011-12-07T04:55:00.001-08:002011-12-07T04:55:53.057-08:0030 Days of Drawing, Day Six: Drawing Noir<p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-bfGWCn8B9Yw/Tt9iVK5nZ3I/AAAAAAAAB1U/IvDm3vlP5UQ/s512/30%252520days%252520day%252520six%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="30 days day six" border="0" alt="30 days day six" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-jK6xefW5jfg/Tt9iVzJMGuI/AAAAAAAAB1c/xDL5p4vi1kA/s512/30%252520days%252520day%252520six_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="469" height="661" /></a> </p> <p>I wasn’t able to get into the studio first thing in the morning yesterday, so I ended up doing this pencil drawing right before bed.  I’d forgotten how pretty the beads I used on this necklace were.  I think today I am going to render them in color.</p> Andi Sternhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11272296357781308876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59055797841276908.post-22292200832218385242011-12-05T08:56:00.001-08:002011-12-05T08:56:27.454-08:0030 Days of Drawing; Days 3-5<p>Now with more cowbell.  If I had a cowbell to draw. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vP9HEVkuY_o/Ttz3qRodEOI/AAAAAAAAB0U/pePsaUnfkbE/s1600-h/30%252520days%252520day%252520three%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="30 days day three" border="0" alt="30 days day three" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-BAyYFIchHos/Ttz3q7csGsI/AAAAAAAAB0c/rGbU78_6sms/30%252520days%252520day%252520three_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="619" height="507" /></a> </p> <p>Saturday was a lazy drawing day, as my son had two hockey games and we had to run errands in between.  So I did this quick gestural sketch of the game.  Not every drawing has to be finished.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-TqR8a64NKZk/Ttz3rRKWw_I/AAAAAAAAB0k/vhhUfwkgb1M/s1600-h/30%252520days%252520day%252520four%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="30 days day four" border="0" alt="30 days day four" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zedfXxeBQDs/Ttz3sAWQGHI/AAAAAAAAB0s/UyhrItRWNwU/30%252520days%252520day%252520four_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="549" height="772" /></a> </p> <p>I drew this pendant from one of my necklaces before heading out on Sunday morning.  The background is inspired by the many layers of paint on my drawing table.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjulZqMpEdOHbWmO3RqOHvUBlQg-oDlT3LJd4g7BQ2-XfNHTnI44zKkTC5WEPdtBCxwvr7eyXwVn26Hm5u3z2JUIgKN6eEr_I8zOmrofVaj0BZNcGY-StyaSf-H7wh7FGQKGvYi4kmiJM/s1600-h/30%252520days%252520day%252520five%252520A%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="30 days day five A" border="0" alt="30 days day five A" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-N6Dy5MM-jkE/Ttz3tfcAlmI/AAAAAAAAB08/7SE9eqgBvDQ/30%252520days%252520day%252520five%252520A_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="549" height="772" /></a> </p> <p>I’m still working on how to render the bone beads in my piece.  I’m much happier with how the bone turned out on this drawing than I was with the bone in yesterday’s pendant.  Having the right tools makes all the difference.  This piece mixes Prismacolor, Supracolor, and Neocolor II crayons.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Zi5ZrJ2hYmo/Ttz3t1SwNiI/AAAAAAAAB1E/a83Pb27pFos/s1600-h/30%252520days%252520day%252520five%252520B%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="30 days day five B" border="0" alt="30 days day five B" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgelhI7X2A-oRhIoPO2rWnJ0Kl12qIoszsqoxgqOSRWQZy-Uf304DnDsTCbwwUUU7VRnhPuv1GOOaRZ4weMoKQRAWsVjQPJVZSkAhKSolEA5Tv_StC4EqXHPvNeUUc4Ykt1xqxJnxSct7k/?imgmax=800" width="549" height="772" /></a> </p> <p>I had so much fun with the light colors on the first drawing that I decided to do another rendering of a different necklace.  The button in the lower left is kind of muddled, and next time I would leave it out of the picture.  I also went with a different color scheme.  The original necklace is dusty pale blue.  </p> <p>Yesterday I picked up a roll of drawing paper, 36” wide, and a few graphite pencils and sticks.   The next few days of drawing may be process photos of a larger piece.</p> Andi Sternhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11272296357781308876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59055797841276908.post-66487451182284812572011-12-02T10:23:00.001-08:002011-12-02T10:23:14.031-08:0030 Days of Drawing, Day Two<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge8S76rZtcdzcFJPXOL0lwx2hjlYAGoZ_3nbrKsnIxTSfp_XkZls9dK-9rdyjTjlo5lEsTeRxBum1nmpkQXlH_ckQF_BLKmPVR18mco9sK-xv0qc8XPzmHYFBxps2YCJsEtW9_fTDeW2U/s1600-h/etsy%252520drawing%252520six%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="etsy drawing six" border="0" alt="etsy drawing six" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-a6aMPkSEqj8/TtkXkYSogxI/AAAAAAAABzM/zVlSu44RAeM/etsy%252520drawing%252520six_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="553" height="772" /></a> </p> <p>This is a drive-by posting as I have to go play Mom’s Taxi in a minute.  This is a glass bottle I picked up at a yard sale and one of my Gran’s brass bell collection.  Supracolor II pencils and Prismacolor pencils on chipboard.  </p> Andi Sternhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11272296357781308876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59055797841276908.post-26441792594973866782011-12-01T09:00:00.001-08:002011-12-01T09:00:45.690-08:0030 Days of Drawing, Day One<p>Traci Bunkers, of <a href="http://www.tracibunkers.com/" target="_blank">Bonkers Handmade Originals</a>, is hosting a challenge to draw every day for 30 days.  It will be a little tricky with the holiday season and all, but I have been getting back into my drawing and I decided to play along.  You can find out more information about how to join us <a href="http://www.tracibunkers.com/blog/2011/11/30-days-of-drawing.html" target="_blank">at Traci’s blog.</a></p> <p>Earlier this week I started a series of small drawings on recycled chipboard, so for now I’m going to continue in that vein (smaller drawings also makes it easier to do a whole drawing in a day ;)</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-6sjgwE4udsw/TteyuV4TGlI/AAAAAAAAByU/g3zUOFmf35Q/s1600-h/etsy%252520drawing%252520five%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="etsy drawing five" border="0" alt="etsy drawing five" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-n1bp0lxutTI/TteyvLEM7lI/AAAAAAAAByc/Z2237z7fPq8/etsy%252520drawing%252520five_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="458" height="636" /></a> </p> <p>Last year I made myself a necklace for my birthday, and this drawing is a detail of one of my favorite beads from the necklace.  I used a Derwent Graphitint pencil to lay down the initial outline (after drawing a guideline square in the center of the chipboard), then filled in the rest with Caran D’Ache Supracolor II and Prismacolor pencils.  I’ve been painting in the backgrounds of most of the drawings with various acrylics.  This piece is painted with Jo Sonja acrylic gouache, Martha Stewart craft paint in aqua glitter, and a thin wash of red iron oxide to provide the shadows.  I like how the smooth surface of the paint contrasts with the rougher surface of the drawing.</p> <p>You can see the other pieces in this series <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/andreastern" target="_blank">at my Etsy shop</a>.  </p> Andi Sternhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11272296357781308876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59055797841276908.post-50460921899539802442011-09-01T09:50:00.001-07:002011-09-01T09:50:25.735-07:00Studio Clearance<p>Some of you may know that I used to own a bead store here in town.  What most of you don’t know is that much of the inventory from the shop is still stored in my studio.  With all the art making that has been taking place lately, I am finally out of room, and it is time to send some of the inventory to new homes where it will be used and loved.  That’s where you come in.</p> <p>I didn’t realize I still had so much Nymo beading thread.  It retails for $1.00-$1.50 for a bobbin that averages around 64 yards.  I have:</p> <p>Nymo Size D (thickest size) 1 box of 26 bobbins assorted colors $13.00 + shipping</p> <blockquote> <p>Size D  1 box of 52 bobbins assorted colors $26.00 + shipping</p> <p>Size B (medium thickness) 1 box 45 assorted colors $22.50 + shipping</p> <p>Size B 1 box Black and White assortment 52 bobbins $26.00+ shipping</p> <p>Size 0 (thinnest) 3 boxes assorted colors 52 bobbins each $26.00/ box + shipping</p> <p>Size 0 1 box 39 assorted colors $19.50 + shipping</p> </blockquote> <p>I also have a box of assorted Czech glass round beads (druks) in 6mm and 8mm size.  Colors in the box include White AB (white opaque with iridescent coating), Rose AB (clear iridescent pink), Rose Opal (opalescent pink), Rose Matte, Cream Matte, Bright Red Opaque, Sky Blue Opaque, and Hematite (silvery black).  There are over 6,000 beads in this box, and the retail would be $400+.  The whole box can be yours for $75 + shipping (they will fit in a medium flat rate box, so shipping is $10.95)</p> <p>Finally, I have a box of mixed basemetal findings, including several gross of barrel clasps in goldtone and silvertone, spring ring clasps, hoop earrings and bead tips for leather cording.  $20.00 for the box, plus shipping.</p> <p>Leave a comment here if you are interested in any of these deals.  Thank you!</p> Andi Sternhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11272296357781308876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59055797841276908.post-33007241124556946192011-07-26T05:21:00.001-07:002011-07-26T05:21:01.956-07:00The Art of Bead Embroidery: A Preview<p>Over the years, my bead embroidered creations have drawn the most comments and admiration.  I learned the basic techniques from Joyce Scott and Robin Atkins, and took them from there.  I even wrote an article for Quilting Arts about bead embroidery.  You could say I know a lot about the technique.</p> <p>I am currently in the process of writing an e-book about how I do my bead embroidery, with tips and hints to help you make this simple technique part of your embroidery repertoire.  Here’s a sneak preview of some of the work I’ll be sharing.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--0I7d8B1g-U/Ti6xHJj6jdI/AAAAAAAABw8/RGMKFh0jyAk/s1600-h/pin2%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="pin2" border="0" alt="pin2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-QbPDVIyWDP0/Ti6xHjusQYI/AAAAAAAABxA/IFLcH-aJpck/pin2_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="233" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Amgt8EklKCY/Ti6xH36-2sI/AAAAAAAABxE/D1axb_w9IGo/s1600-h/pin10%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="pin10" border="0" alt="pin10" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-j6d5Ay8rVVg/Ti6xIcIMCaI/AAAAAAAABxI/56F_mHwuEp0/pin10_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>The technique can be used for jewelry, as in the two pins shown above.  These are great for using those accent beads that you’ve been collecting but don’t know what to do with.</p> <p><img src="http://www.stitchcircus.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/heart-geisha-1024x768.jpg" width="625" height="475" /> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>This piece is designed to be wearable, but it could also serve as an embellishment on a quilt or piece of wearable art.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6yJ8kx2X_f0/Ti6xJNpHFHI/AAAAAAAABxM/DSxrjq8FEGE/s1600-h/green%252520bead%252520five%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="green bead five" border="0" alt="green bead five" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rwp6viTnuEg/Ti6xKDbkC9I/AAAAAAAABxQ/cIyvNUl9B50/green%252520bead%252520five_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="629" height="477" /></a> </p> <p>A detail of “Grandpa’s Garden” a bead embroidered tapestry.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Ys50IOC8SEI/Ti6xKgmW0cI/AAAAAAAABxU/7H4K7erTgS4/s1600-h/summer%252520morning%25252072%252520full%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="summer morning 72 full" border="0" alt="summer morning 72 full" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioQwoJqFGzlsZkKSdeKf1pPJHqAdhGqCUCDbfekxHpijUB9eP__dZPS5GYOFbQ-5t1wZy2G8_W8OjJ3jHfPUuQndGTGjRZwdLnDTdGaxSpo_mvl6MLbE8CTv-d56lsCkbisSDaLfjnH_c/?imgmax=800" width="626" height="293" /></a> </p> <p>The full panel “Grandpa’s Garden” 2003, bead embroidered tapestry, approximately 10″ H x 30″ wide.</p> <p>My e-book will explain how to make objects like this using simple embroidery stitches with beads.  It will also include a gallery of work to inspire you and a listing of suppliers so you can get started on your own bead embroidery journey.  I am really excited about sharing this knowledge with you, and love that in the e-book format I can go deeper than I was able to in the article.  I will post when the book is closer to launch, I look forward to sharing it with you!</p> Andi Sternhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11272296357781308876noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59055797841276908.post-63876640161679454492011-05-24T05:48:00.000-07:002011-05-24T05:48:12.314-07:00Sale at my EtsyHey all, I am still blogging over at <a href="http://andreasternart.blogspot.com/">Andrea Stern Art</a> but wasn't sure how many of y'all have joined me over there. I am running a sale at my <a href="http://andreastern.etsy.com/">Etsy shop</a> , 20% off everything with the coupon code MAYDAY11 thru May 31st. I will be adding some of my new purses to the shop later this week, those will be included in the sale. Thank you!Andi Sternhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11272296357781308876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59055797841276908.post-61876750027015285792011-01-16T08:16:00.000-08:002011-01-16T08:16:12.181-08:00I'm Moving!New year, new purpose, new blog. Please join me at <a href="http://andreasternart.blogspot.com/">http://andreasternart.blogspot.com/</a>Andi Sternhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11272296357781308876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59055797841276908.post-15309910283992776482010-11-29T15:15:00.001-08:002010-11-29T15:15:46.290-08:00Process and Progress<p>I have been working on the coral piece, and managed to make a little progress before the holiday weekend.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TPQz4vnCHNI/AAAAAAAABX0/qXKsQr40wAs/s1600-h/coral%20piece%20november%2029%20one%5B6%5D.jpg"><img title="coral piece november 29 one" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="679" alt="coral piece november 29 one" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TPQz5mtX6nI/AAAAAAAABX4/3L0Ceo2nFP8/coral%20piece%20november%2029%20one_thumb%5B9%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>I had beaded the corals or anemones in the foreground (I am not sure which, I guess I could just say “sea life”) earlier this fall when I was giving some one on one instruction to a friend.  The ones in the back are embellished with Kreinik braid which I couched as well as used in the bobbin.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TPQz6toz2zI/AAAAAAAABX8/gLO3JoI5z8Q/s1600-h/coral%20piece%20november%2029%20four%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="coral piece november 29 four" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="484" alt="coral piece november 29 four" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TPQz7nvAZFI/AAAAAAAABYA/7nlvqSCCKmQ/coral%20piece%20november%2029%20four_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>You can see the detail of the gold braid in this picture.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TPQz8uHLL1I/AAAAAAAABYE/hrC3kbMNunI/s1600-h/coral%20piece%20november%2029%20three%5B6%5D.jpg"><img title="coral piece november 29 three" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="494" alt="coral piece november 29 three" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TPQz9rN9CLI/AAAAAAAABYI/_pv60s6ivHA/coral%20piece%20november%2029%20three_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="656" border="0" /></a> </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXG5R8WkevqYO771caBhINkG4ah_0HprvQTxX60dxCjrrg1TiICGUOHoSI_Cl9hlkJY4O7Czo9x0KvGbs6RzV1AmpvU91Ob4Hvc-luscWld02O86sPNaGwaR9CVooYAqThQ_rSrXnhdMs/s1600-h/coral%20piece%20november%2029%20two%5B7%5D.jpg"><img title="coral piece november 29 two" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="505" alt="coral piece november 29 two" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TPQz_h5mF0I/AAAAAAAABYQ/9OjbSRBRsGw/coral%20piece%20november%2029%20two_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="667" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>And you may have noticed that I decided to put the yellow angel fish lower in the composition.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TPQ0Ax7b2YI/AAAAAAAABYU/27UCLyw4ETU/s1600-h/coral%20piece%20november%2029%20five%5B6%5D.jpg"><img title="coral piece november 29 five" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="511" alt="coral piece november 29 five" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TPQ0CYhX7pI/AAAAAAAABYY/ubiD14Qnbjs/coral%20piece%20november%2029%20five_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="678" border="0" /></a></p> <p>I tried making another angel fish for the upper left corner of the image.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TPQ0DdFzV5I/AAAAAAAABYc/dNCLeavVQX8/s1600-h/coral%20piece%20november%2029%20seven%5B5%5D.jpg"><img title="coral piece november 29 seven" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="559" alt="coral piece november 29 seven" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TPQ0EdPB39I/AAAAAAAABYg/1BX-cVCctXQ/coral%20piece%20november%2029%20seven_thumb%5B8%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="643" border="0" /></a> </p> <p> But he’s a little too pale for the rest of the piece.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TPQ0FgGFrpI/AAAAAAAABYk/OwSHBVWMtwc/s1600-h/coral%20piece%20november%2029%20eight%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="coral piece november 29 eight" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="510" alt="coral piece november 29 eight" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TPQ0Gqm4wQI/AAAAAAAABYo/VJBwk6nxjFo/coral%20piece%20november%2029%20eight_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="677" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>I used some of my friend Diane Eyerman’s hand-dyed fabric for the blue stripes, and couched the outlines with Kreinik #16 braid.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TPQ0Hbp8xcI/AAAAAAAABYs/-KYu7wmcBCw/s1600-h/coral%20piece%20november%2029%20nine%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="coral piece november 29 nine" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="518" alt="coral piece november 29 nine" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TPQ0Ifi-tWI/AAAAAAAABYw/uD39Pca6py0/coral%20piece%20november%2029%20nine_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="687" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>You can see how well the sparkling braid complements the blue stripes.  I guess this little fellow will end up getting his own quilt after I’ve finished this one :)</p> Andi Sternhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11272296357781308876noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59055797841276908.post-3972995222288667702010-11-22T12:59:00.001-08:002010-11-22T12:59:37.116-08:00Puttin’ on the Glitz<p>I have been in the studio having amazing fun with the box of Kreinik threads that arrived last month.  After my first foray into trying the copper on my <a href="http://andibeads.blogspot.com/2010/11/christmas-in-box.html" target="_blank">shoe quilt</a>, I decided to start jazzing up the coral piece I had found in my UFO pile earlier this fall.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TOrZV5gTiGI/AAAAAAAABWY/wykzylhf_jM/s1600-h/octopus%20and%20quilting%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="octopus and quilting" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="484" alt="octopus and quilting" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TOrZW03zoaI/AAAAAAAABWc/71ERNyn9gJ4/octopus%20and%20quilting_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Here you can see a detail of the quilting I did using the Fashion Twist thread in color “Heather”.   The variegated metallic finish of this thread pops out with highlights and really adds sparkle to the piece.  It also sewed very well.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TOrZXwQ0WJI/AAAAAAAABWg/uuVpGLALvPM/s1600-h/octopus%20and%20quilting%20too%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="octopus and quilting too" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="484" alt="octopus and quilting too" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TOrZY66cNKI/AAAAAAAABWk/uDFz8oO90lU/octopus%20and%20quilting%20too_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Here’s another detail, showing the octopus and coral.  I used Fine Twist iris in “Golden Brown” to highlight the lines on the octopus’ tentacles as well as to circle quilt on the coral.  I currently am sewing the suckers with Fine Twist Iris “Yellow”.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TOrZaZ_1lfI/AAAAAAAABWo/QLI4jOrt1aA/s1600-h/octopus%20and%20quilting%20three%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="octopus and quilting three" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="484" alt="octopus and quilting three" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TOrZbfilAxI/AAAAAAAABWs/Djuj4Erqzgc/octopus%20and%20quilting%20three_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Detail of how I am planning on attaching the finished octopus to the bottom of the quilt.  First I have to finish quilting the tentacles and then edge beading the whole applique.  There is a thin layer of batting and the backing fabric is some of my hand-dyed twill, for even more stability.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TOrZcPUxfkI/AAAAAAAABWw/x-tg3gQA16Q/s1600-h/quilting%20with%20gold%20thread%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="quilting with gold thread" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="484" alt="quilting with gold thread" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TOrZduVWJaI/AAAAAAAABW0/jq8-KDj-tz0/quilting%20with%20gold%20thread_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Here you can see the circle quilting in the Kreinik Silver Gimp Thread in “Gold”.  I initially quilted both corals with Madeira thread in a shade of orange, and I really like how going over the quilting with the metallic thread added depth to the piece.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0X0CjLpeAGe5OR4Y-zVfw1Sy-U4tbO9XbnN4Lwos_xo64O9e274SaTeuKHQVezMGc-tsk8If-F9fm5_dxUatfp7HPAO6JXQZo8lSg39gyZxpyNf3t-BNEuWgX7cQ1hz2p7vuipyONmsE/s1600-h/quilting%20with%20golden%20brown%20thread%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="quilting with golden brown thread" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="484" alt="quilting with golden brown thread" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TOrZfRKoaUI/AAAAAAAABW8/h4TdaVsdz7w/quilting%20with%20golden%20brown%20thread_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Circle quilting in “Golden” Brown” and you can see how plain the background was before quilting.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGKpLcu3fEH-bDq1969uI3eeqHlRyFv78PJ86Rpg5nZA1CG6tJvWDtSIh_RKm9lk_rouUiwRw_mZoDnLXYYwlF80ATKgk6DOWc9wsaFYny0T5wSGkAcm1DuRvKTjFlHRY0ipUNkW_q1SQ/s1600-h/angel%20fish%20closeup%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="angel fish closeup" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="484" alt="angel fish closeup" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TOrZh2EWLnI/AAAAAAAABXE/cHgtbcbdwtw/angel%20fish%20closeup_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>And what is a coral reef without some fish?  This applique was drawn onto a sheet of heavy duty (50 weight) Pellon interfacing, then sewn to the yellow fabric before being machine embroidered with Sulky and Kreinik threads.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TOrZjHS8yrI/AAAAAAAABXI/HFC0cNdn8z4/s1600-h/clown%20fish%20in%20process%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="clown fish in process" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="484" alt="clown fish in process" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TOrZkqWZasI/AAAAAAAABXM/KlvK4Hg84-s/clown%20fish%20in%20process_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Here is what an applique looks like in process.  You can see the bobbin threads outlining the form and showing me where to stitch.  This is on my hand-dyed fabric and supplemented with silk dupioni.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TOrZltO7tlI/AAAAAAAABXU/PiRrWvpFHQY/s1600-h/20040101_29%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="20040101_29" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="484" alt="20040101_29" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TOrZmt28HzI/AAAAAAAABXY/dcm5mr4-83I/20040101_29_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Here you can see how fine the metallic works, even in a free motion zigzag stitch</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TOrZoLDgwpI/AAAAAAAABXc/3odGfiMNeP0/s1600-h/coral%20fish%20too%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="coral fish too" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="484" alt="coral fish too" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TOrZpdzBd1I/AAAAAAAABXg/P4OuddDl0Gw/coral%20fish%20too_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>The finished clown fish, pinned in place.  I am not sure where the fish will end up yet, as I still have to make a few more.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TOrZqMalppI/AAAAAAAABXk/LgTxNO7bOCc/s1600-h/coral%20in%20process%20two%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="coral in process two" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="484" alt="coral in process two" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TOrZrCJIg2I/AAAAAAAABXo/RRxntQEdViA/coral%20in%20process%20two_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>I also realized both fish are facing in the same direction, so the next fish will be facing the other way.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TOrZrsHu9BI/AAAAAAAABXs/iwUaHgUwq_c/s1600-h/coral%20in%20process%5B7%5D.jpg"><img title="coral in process" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="695" alt="coral in process" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TOrZta7AP3I/AAAAAAAABXw/UROqRC6ExZE/coral%20in%20process_thumb%5B10%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="655" border="0" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>The piece so far, on the design wall.  You can see some other work in process behind it, as well as the piece I did for the Lark book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Artful-Storybook-Mixed-Media-Artists-Handmade/dp/1600591434/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1290459332&sr=8-1" target="_blank">“The Artful Storybook”</a> .  Sometimes it would be nice to have a larger design wall, but sometimes it is really cool to see the layers of quilts on the wall taking shape.</p> Andi Sternhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11272296357781308876noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59055797841276908.post-41469246010345361322010-11-03T11:50:00.001-07:002010-11-03T11:50:35.530-07:00Christmas in a Box<p>I have loved Kreinik threads for years, using them as outlines on my <a href="http://www.embellishmentcafe.com/wallgallery.html" target="_blank">smaller animal pieces</a> and recommending them in classes to use with beads on embroidered pieces.  Recently I was approached by a representative for the company and asked if I was interested in playing with some of their product.  Of course I jumped at the opportunity and said yes. :)</p> <p>Last week this wonderful goody box of threads arrived at my door:</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TNGu10vvIlI/AAAAAAAABVo/IeZ04ewpfng/s1600-h/kreinik%20box%20one%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="kreinik box one" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="450" alt="kreinik box one" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TNGu2hC8Z-I/AAAAAAAABVs/s_E-3_w6Uyw/kreinik%20box%20one_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="596" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>You can see several spools of the newer thread designed for machine embroidery as well as samples of the embroidery braids and blending filaments.<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TNGu3p89kqI/AAAAAAAABVw/WZfyqgZu2JY/s1600-h/kreinik%20box%20two%5B5%5D.jpg"><img title="kreinik box two" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="462" alt="kreinik box two" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TNGu4cUWRAI/AAAAAAAABV0/jXmlkE187VA/kreinik%20box%20two_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="609" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>And a color card of everything that is available.  I am also excited to try those iron on threads you can see in the middle there.  I can see using them to outline forms like I did with the bias tape on <a href="http://andibeads.blogspot.com/2010/06/take-me-to-river.html" target="_blank">Safe Harbor</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TNGu5FTlXfI/AAAAAAAABV4/P7ViLgeue2Y/s1600-h/kreinik%20box%20three%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="kreinik box three" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="465" alt="kreinik box three" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TNGu5x1_4KI/AAAAAAAABV8/J0Qs9_8qFr4/kreinik%20box%20three_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="616" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>They included some smaller samples of their trims, including some colors in the facets and chenille thread.  I can see using them to make some Christmas ornaments or cards, and maybe another <a href="http://andibeads.blogspot.com/2010/07/from-concept-to-finish.html" target="_blank">elephant</a> or two.  Won’t they make a gorgeous blanket on them?</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TNGu6S-vt1I/AAAAAAAABWA/aDM8khsntQM/s1600-h/kreinik%20four%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="kreinik four" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="473" alt="kreinik four" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TNGu7IjvijI/AAAAAAAABWE/pJJ92inzJZ0/kreinik%20four_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="627" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>I noticed a little bundle of what appeared to be threads inside each cone of the machine thread.  I was pleasantly surprised to find that they were the net thread bras.  How convenient!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TNGu8Uo5QgI/AAAAAAAABWI/ZkjkifeWZj4/s1600-h/Too%20Coy%20one%5B6%5D.jpg"><img title="Too Coy one" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="755" alt="Too Coy one" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TNGu9DKi6nI/AAAAAAAABWM/sCtmye7Tx4A/Too%20Coy%20one_thumb%5B12%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="639" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Then, because I already had a piece in process, I decided to give it a try on this piece.  “Too Coy”, based on the <a href="http://andibeads.blogspot.com/2010/07/shows-shows-and-more-shows.html" target="_blank">painting</a> I did for the Shoe Show at Ten Women Gallery.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TNGu90NRDYI/AAAAAAAABWQ/OM_jxA0NPEY/s1600-h/Too%20Coy%20detail%20one%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="Too Coy detail one" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="484" alt="Too Coy detail one" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TNGu-pFw6wI/AAAAAAAABWU/ncSfOUXy0a0/Too%20Coy%20detail%20one_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" border="0" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>I used the ZTCO Fine Twist Copper thread to grid quilt.  Here you can see how sparkly it is.  I was really pleased with how well the thread worked with my Pfaff 2054.  I made sure to put in a new Metallica needle size 80, and adjusted the tension to 1.5.  I set the stitch length to 3.0 to maximize the glimmer of the thread line and sewed.  Smooth as buttah!  </p> <p>Next up, freemotion quilting with the metallized gimp thread and the fashion twist thread. </p> Andi Sternhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11272296357781308876noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59055797841276908.post-73215223907929222642010-10-12T05:00:00.001-07:002010-10-12T05:00:38.068-07:00Imaginary Pie<p>I was reading today’s post over at <a href="http://www.fluentself.com/blog/" target="_blank">Havi’s blog</a> when she mentioned eating imaginary pie.  Which reminded me of the pie art I’ve made over the past year or so.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TLRNzZU4PiI/AAAAAAAABVA/Hf_PndJ5Xcs/s1600-h/pie%20shopping%20page%20august%202009%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="pie shopping page august 2009" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="484" alt="pie shopping page august 2009" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TLRNz_2tzsI/AAAAAAAABVE/DkOO_9RjYRs/pie%20shopping%20page%20august%202009_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="352" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>It started so innocently, as an illustration to a grocery list.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TLRN0buxNJI/AAAAAAAABVI/6fEsnL9ekDs/s1600-h/mom%20mom%27s%20kitchen%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="mom mom's kitchen" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="742" alt="mom mom's kitchen" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TLRN1EqkzaI/AAAAAAAABVM/NHvl8zErfHI/mom%20mom%27s%20kitchen_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="586" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Then progressed to a collaged homage to my Mom Mom’s kitchen and her mad cooking skilz.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TLRN1yVMCWI/AAAAAAAABVQ/9KG4zolkjVs/s1600-h/Pie%20in%20the%20Sky%5B5%5D.jpg"><img title="Pie in the Sky" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="684" alt="Pie in the Sky" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TLRN2oeDBNI/AAAAAAAABVU/WwtwOal2D0U/Pie%20in%20the%20Sky_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="560" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Then who wouldn’t like a little pie from the sky?</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TLRN3UNAaoI/AAAAAAAABVY/BSvSlMLdyCY/s1600-h/Pie%20Time%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="Pie Time" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="696" alt="Pie Time" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvCibighcvJglJQrr53OQvDaEP3vkK_yQRP1RF2eBj4b9JNXrO3QaIO5zwDKFAL7XGZLcfgRnwCWwDWnPVq2zSN1ta73svpbeiocj1eugQ1PMwKpFf9WpnH3uha23_0dMwvPzDCBUAbEw/?imgmax=800" width="568" border="0" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TLRN4hxag-I/AAAAAAAABVg/iUT7QR-mpJA/s1600-h/Just%20Dessert%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="Just Dessert" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="424" alt="Just Dessert" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TLRN5Mod5AI/AAAAAAAABVk/k2T_zTL1NLM/Just%20Dessert_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="549" border="0" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>And finally, even the cake is starting to look like the pie :)</p> <p>Where’s my imaginary fork?</p> Andi Sternhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11272296357781308876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59055797841276908.post-18894068931960063302010-08-03T19:57:00.001-07:002010-08-03T19:57:27.414-07:00The Sketchbook Project, Week Two<p>I have been playing with my <a href="http://andibeads.blogspot.com/2010/07/sketchbook-project.html" target="_blank">sketchbook</a> in my copious spare time, which is why there are only a few new images to show you:</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TFjW8-rU2tI/AAAAAAAABTw/GmwTqLRnk3w/s1600-h/sketchbook%20project%20july%20one%5B6%5D.jpg"><img title="sketchbook project july one" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="401" alt="sketchbook project july one" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TFjW9iVaCPI/AAAAAAAABT0/qSr-aLEa4w8/sketchbook%20project%20july%20one_thumb%5B9%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="495" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>I began colorizing the image from a submarine.  These are the Derwent Inktense line of colored pencils.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TFjW-foMbiI/AAAAAAAABT4/aRWGKpPldok/s1600-h/sketchbook%20project%20july%20two%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="sketchbook project july two" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="394" alt="sketchbook project july two" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TFjW--YeieI/AAAAAAAABT8/4NTyKlPYuXw/sketchbook%20project%20july%20two_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="522" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Detail of the coloring.  I love how these pencils layer.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TFjW_biKljI/AAAAAAAABUA/x4KfkFW6rUI/s1600-h/sketchbook%20project%20july%20three%5B6%5D.jpg"><img title="sketchbook project july three" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="445" alt="sketchbook project july three" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TFjW_-oaQzI/AAAAAAAABUE/osBMFfs9CBM/sketchbook%20project%20july%20three_thumb%5B9%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>A submersible necklace of the imagination.</p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TFjXAYL9KhI/AAAAAAAABUI/lX869SoiWuk/s1600-h/sketchbook%20project%20july%20four%5B5%5D.jpg"><img title="sketchbook project july four" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="400" alt="sketchbook project july four" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TFjXA3uIjxI/AAAAAAAABUM/T6JUgBgRfhA/sketchbook%20project%20july%20four_thumb%5B8%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="555" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Detail.  Wouldn’t it be cool to really have beads like these?</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TFjXBSUrJzI/AAAAAAAABUQ/YmNj1p-k_sY/s1600-h/sketchbook%20project%20july%20five%5B5%5D.jpg"><img title="sketchbook project july five" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="469" alt="sketchbook project july five" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TFjXCNQCwnI/AAAAAAAABUU/44is8gS1ce8/sketchbook%20project%20july%20five_thumb%5B8%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="575" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Then I went a little steampunk, with submarines which resembled fish.  The angler fish makes me giggle. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TFjXCteOEgI/AAAAAAAABUY/gX5NN3NPHz4/s1600-h/sketchbook%20project%20july%20six%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="sketchbook project july six" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="440" alt="sketchbook project july six" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TFjXDKh030I/AAAAAAAABUc/XyanY0HI67E/sketchbook%20project%20july%20six_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="583" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>This one was done without a base pencil drawing.  I love the looseness of the sketched line.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TFjXD60IKyI/AAAAAAAABUk/sDsGHFfjSss/s1600-h/sketchbook%20project%20august%20one%5B5%5D.jpg"><img title="sketchbook project august one" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="482" alt="sketchbook project august one" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TFjXEZ-0qbI/AAAAAAAABUo/1qN6KyuqYaY/sketchbook%20project%20august%20one_thumb%5B8%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="596" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Today I decided to go with a dirigible for a change.  A banana dirigible.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TFjXE3HlfbI/AAAAAAAABUs/yypIyog8aeE/s1600-h/sketchbook%20project%20august%20two%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="sketchbook project august two" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="453" alt="sketchbook project august two" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TFjXFubpY-I/AAAAAAAABUw/sSdW4n40gg0/sketchbook%20project%20august%20two_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>I still managed to work in my happy fish and octopus motif.  Hey, even a banana dirigible needs a sponsor!</p> Andi Sternhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11272296357781308876noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59055797841276908.post-830985126404140672010-08-01T19:02:00.001-07:002010-08-01T19:02:32.644-07:00Summer in the Studio<p>Some days it’s good to just go upstairs, turn on the A/C and crank the tunes.  Today was one of those days.  On the turntable: The B52’s, Billy Idol and Aerosmith.</p> <p>On the art table:</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TFYnD2KG-GI/AAAAAAAABSw/gjHgxSe7jsM/s1600-h/flower%20girl%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="flower girl" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="484" alt="flower girl" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TFYnEr0chSI/AAAAAAAABS0/Bb9R7z_eRoM/flower%20girl_thumb%5B6%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="526" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>“Flower Girl” 4” x 4”, reclaimed cereal box, color photocopy of family photo, silk  flower and shell button.  I had painted the canvas last week, today I put the elements together.</p> <p>While that dried (I attached the pieces using Golden Heavy Gel medium), I took this:</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TFYnFEGlz3I/AAAAAAAABS4/R3XF4sylYU0/s1600-h/cow%20in%20process%5B5%5D.jpg"><img title="cow in process" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="711" alt="cow in process" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TFYnF1Y3InI/AAAAAAAABS8/F41c-oxVje8/cow%20in%20process_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="536" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Added this:</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxb6FUCo3erxIijPbvm8s6L187K7TDCbJHsbQes9ipw01prcyi905RxUmQPpOWc-WGn6-ZJ3hG6ZLLa2TmArLUVWAwkiyBXxEpt73cjOEaaxsCkV1qcQrM7PYSZIO5jqtZnn0zq7VkQrg/s1600-h/cow%20in%20process%20two%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="cow in process two" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="731" alt="cow in process two" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TFYnHECnfWI/AAAAAAAABTE/CBcpHIZOLJ4/cow%20in%20process%20two_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="551" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>And this:</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TFYnHpqffDI/AAAAAAAABTI/cRfv6y373ho/s1600-h/cow%20in%20process%20three%5B6%5D.jpg"><img title="cow in process three" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="485" alt="cow in process three" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TFYnIPgePjI/AAAAAAAABTM/fv3VMkvhMiA/cow%20in%20process%20three_thumb%5B9%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="563" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>The <a href="http://www.artchixstudio.com/shop/m259.html" target="_blank">bird</a> is from ArtChix Studios, while the circles are punched out from copies of my beaded <a href="http://www.embellishmentcafe.com/bead/moonpanel.htm" target="_blank">moon</a> piece.</p> <p>I also played with another reclaimed cardboard <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/43673322/bunny-love" target="_blank">house</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TFYnIzqhqfI/AAAAAAAABTQ/f-mLdhiIuDc/s1600-h/bird%20house%20four%5B5%5D.jpg"><img title="bird house four" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="703" alt="bird house four" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TFYnJ6InNbI/AAAAAAAABTU/Omwb3nXvyCo/bird%20house%20four_thumb%5B9%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="581" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>The basic house shape waiting for embellishment.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TFYnKTMv6fI/AAAAAAAABTY/abDN3zv9WU8/s1600-h/bird%20house%20three%5B5%5D.jpg"><img title="bird house three" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="446" alt="bird house three" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TFYnK8zDHxI/AAAAAAAABTc/p6N0n7EvxBg/bird%20house%20three_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="590" border="0" /></a></p> <p>The found textile I used to embellish the bottom half of the house. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TFYnLTbX0aI/AAAAAAAABTg/hBfBHRncJ8U/s1600-h/bird%20house%20one%5B5%5D.jpg"><img title="bird house one" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="625" alt="bird house one" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TFYnMJL4htI/AAAAAAAABTk/-C7AVQJbnts/bird%20house%20one_thumb%5B8%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="586" border="0" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Auditioning another bird (also from ArtChix Studios).</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TFYnM7IHngI/AAAAAAAABTo/1H4M-kx9RPg/s1600-h/bird%20house%20two%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="bird house two" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="443" alt="bird house two" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TFYnN0pNMQI/AAAAAAAABTs/ZKSpxUf95nU/bird%20house%20two_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="588" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>The bingo piece I chose to put in the gable.</p> <p>The house is currently drying in the studio, while the cow awaits the decoration on her dress.  I haven’t yet decided whether to go with more collage images or to paint or stamp shapes using Lumiere paints.  We’ll see what inspiration hits tomorrow. </p> Andi Sternhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11272296357781308876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59055797841276908.post-37378660712107562702010-07-26T17:11:00.001-07:002010-07-26T17:11:41.916-07:00The Sketchbook Project<p>Several of my friends at Facebook are participating in <a href="http://www.arthousecoop.com/projects/sketchbookproject" target="_blank">The Sketchbook Project</a>.  I was intrigued, so I checked it out.  For $25, you get your choice of Moleskine cahiers in red, natural or black, and you can choose from among several themes, including the option of letting the organizers choose a theme for you.  The books are sent back to The Brooklyn Art Library and will be touring the country next year.</p> <p>I went with the theme “Dirigibles and Submersibles”, which felt like it could inspire some steampunk and fantasy creations.  Once the book arrived, I let it sit for a few days while I pondered how to begin.</p> <p>Finally, I picked up the book and began to draw:</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TE4kJQD31gI/AAAAAAAABSQ/koYe44yDTN8/s1600-h/sketchbook%20project%20inside%20front%20cover%5B6%5D.jpg"><img title="sketchbook project inside front cover" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="698" alt="sketchbook project inside front cover" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TE4kKLMtDbI/AAAAAAAABSU/Qpoc-Z7SqXU/sketchbook%20project%20inside%20front%20cover_thumb%5B9%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="467" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Pilot pen over a pencil drawing.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TE4kK4COZpI/AAAAAAAABSY/3ihIly79GF4/s1600-h/sketchbook%20project%20spread%20one%5B8%5D.jpg"><img title="sketchbook project spread one" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="436" alt="sketchbook project spread one" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TE4kL1XuvyI/AAAAAAAABSc/5DjRAB_1xuQ/sketchbook%20project%20spread%20one_thumb%5B12%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="555" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>The paper was thin, so I ended up gluing pages together.  This page was collaged with pages from an old AAA guidebook, listing stations from Michigan.  After I applied a thin wash of Golden Quinacridone Burnt Orange acrylic, I stamped the spread with a hand carved stamp.  Once that all dried, I drew in the submarine and waves with india ink.  Details are filled in with gouache and paint pen.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TE4kNOzqoII/AAAAAAAABSg/V6o39dK5m4A/s1600-h/sketchbook%20project%20spread%20one%20detail%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="sketchbook project spread one detail" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="448" alt="sketchbook project spread one detail" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TE4kNyEMDtI/AAAAAAAABSk/joxgJ3pGkHI/sketchbook%20project%20spread%20one%20detail_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="593" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Here you can see some of the detail of the listings.  </p> <p>The third image, so far:</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TE4kOb2t9NI/AAAAAAAABSo/ryRMiCp2Pko/s1600-h/sketchbook%20project%20spread%20two%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="sketchbook project spread two" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="484" alt="sketchbook project spread two" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TE4kPSeYiiI/AAAAAAAABSs/FAK49Esa6Y4/sketchbook%20project%20spread%20two_thumb%5B7%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" border="0" /></a> View from inside the sub.  Pilot pen over pencil drawing.  I plan on going back into both this and the inside front cover and coloring them in.</p> <p>Future ideas include the view from inside a dirigible, and dirigibles and subs made in different shapes.  (I’m thinking a banana dirigible would be really cool).   Then, who knows?  Right now, I’m having fun, and it’s a nice break from my other work.  The rules do say that artists can diverge from the theme of their book, but I am enjoying the parameters at the moment and intrigued by possibly doing something similar on my own once this book is full.  The possibilities are endless.</p> Andi Sternhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11272296357781308876noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59055797841276908.post-91934289982206954312010-07-25T19:06:00.001-07:002010-07-25T19:06:07.360-07:00Shows, Shows and More Shows<p>Over the past week I’ve managed to put in some good studio time.  Some of the work has been for specific shows, while others have been play/spec.</p> <p>First, the play.  I have a set of Liquitex Basics 22ml acrylics, and I’ve been practicing my painting:</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TEztcZR7GuI/AAAAAAAABRo/uok7d5GTiUI/s1600-h/cow%20in%20process%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="cow in process" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="484" alt="cow in process" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TEztc34VzqI/AAAAAAAABRs/jv2wJFdQJu0/cow%20in%20process_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Cow Bird in process.  This painting is based on my quilt of a similar cow and bird couple.  Right now I’m still building the layers of color.  I love how the table underneath is its own piece of art with all the layers of old paint on it.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TEztd3VR2bI/AAAAAAAABRw/99NOKjd5QQg/s1600-h/bunny%20pierrot%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="bunny pierrot" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="484" alt="bunny pierrot" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TEztegT-7pI/AAAAAAAABR0/QmAKQTpqTHM/bunny%20pierrot_thumb%5B7%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="513" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Bunny Pierrot II, one of three rabbit pierrot paintings I’m planning.  This one will be on the far right.  The full piece will be 8” x 24” when finished.</p> <p>I also committed to sending a shoe piece to a show at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ten-Women-Gallery-Venice/88735092047" target="_blank">Ten Women Gallery</a>, so I applied some of my painting practice to this piece, still in process:</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TEztffni3QI/AAAAAAAABR4/Eyz38ud4cq4/s1600-h/ten%20women%20shoe%20two%5B5%5D.jpg"><img title="ten women shoe two" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="510" alt="ten women shoe two" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TEztgGW2CqI/AAAAAAAABR8/XXN303x9348/ten%20women%20shoe%20two_thumb%5B8%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="546" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>I drew the shoes using a regular #2 pencil, then began layering in colors.  The fish are a silkscreen I made based on a stamp I carved several years ago.  This piece is 10” x 10”.</p> <p>And finally, I mixed the media up in this piece for the Art Quilt Network Fire and Ice show at <a href="http://www.galleria-evangelia.com/" target="_blank">Galleria Evangelia</a>:</p> <p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TEztg7EWvWI/AAAAAAAABSA/DN69h8URmAk/s1600-h/fire%20quilt%20stern%5B11%5D.jpg"><img title="fire quilt stern" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="580" alt="fire quilt stern" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TEzth35ruzI/AAAAAAAABSE/52-gwn-m8SI/fire%20quilt%20stern_thumb%5B14%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="568" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>So far it’s untitled.  It’s based on the bead drawings I did last month, and I used hand painted paper which has been screened with the fish print.  I sewed fabric onto that to fill out the image.  It measures approximately 15” x 15”.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TEztihGFjDI/AAAAAAAABSI/lq2oUUKYr_U/s1600-h/fire%20quilt%20stern%20detail%5B6%5D.jpg"><img title="fire quilt stern detail" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="711" alt="fire quilt stern detail" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QQwnUO9US3M/TEztjkI-9CI/AAAAAAAABSM/JFse2BWnZJc/fire%20quilt%20stern%20detail_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="536" border="0" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p>Detail of the painted paper and fabrics.  I really like how this piece came together and want to play more with the painted paper concept.  I would love to be able to get such painterly colors and crisp images on fabric.  Maybe Jane Dunnewold’s new book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Art-Cloth-Surface-Design-Fabric/dp/1596681950/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1280109438&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Art Cloth: A Guide to Surface Design for Fabric</a> will have some good ideas.  We do have several dry days coming up and there’s nothing like painting in the yard. :)</p> <p>Tomorrow I will share images from my work for <a href="http://www.arthousecoop.com/projects/sketchbookproject" target="_blank">The Sketchbook Project</a>.  </p> Andi Sternhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11272296357781308876noreply@blogger.com0