For years I enjoyed the process of developing 'cruise/tour projects' for students who traveled with me on these great adventures. Besides coming up with a theme based design reflecting our destinations, the challenge was to develop new techniques to share and sensible supply lists (or kits available for students.) The process was time consuming but big fun and satisfying which propelled my growth as a textile art designer.
Happily more commission requests have come my way this year than previously. Smaller size pieces can be more difficult given there is less room to put forth the theme the client wishes.
'Jack of Diamonds' is a 13" x 13" framed piece. Commissioned by the wife of an author who often refers to the Jack of Diamonds in his writings. It will be a surprise for Christmas. After seeing the finished work, she exclaimed "she'd never been so excited to give a gift", leaving me incredibly flattered.
No comments:
Post a Comment