More fun learning....

One of the great things about having another artist around is that we both LOVE to try new things....and I love to try things she has done that I haven't!!

This quilt is highly textured and then painted.  I used cheesecloth, lace, mulberry cloth, torn fabric, knotted strips of fabric, a braided bit of fabric, cording, embroidery and probably other bits I have forgotten about. Then I painted it all over! Have to say...it was a BIT scary at first. And even later when it was done as well. I wasn't sure at all. Then I put it up on the design wall and saw the Joyful Dancer appear. After that...well...we have become good friends.  So good in fact that this technique will be appearing again in an upcoming work...but a different usage.  hmmmmmm wonder what it could be?????

So...here she is...Joyful Dancer



And here is a it of a close-up where I think you can see the texture quite well here.