Although painting is my passion, my hobby is similar in a way in that I enjoy making textile art. When I moved to Scotland I joined the local textile art club, and have learned a lot from the various workshops I've been on, and from the help of lots of friendly stitchers. I've now added some of my work in a new gallery - just click on 'Textile Art' in the bar at the top of my blog page. I'll be adding more pics in due course.
I've tried quite a few of the many varieties of textile work, some I like more than others. I love working with silk because of the jewel-like colours, and I like to paint or dye my own fabric. I find that many of my pieces end up quite painterly, can't help it! I love machine quilting, free machine embroidery and contemporary textural work. Hand embroidery is so soothing to do in the evenings. I love beads and sparkly things too.
I shall be taking part in Angus Open Studios this year, and will have some of my textiles on display along with my artwork.
Gaia Art - Myth, Magic and Mystery, and the Natural World, expressed in paintings and textiles
It will be great to see more of your work. I enjoyed coming to visit your studio during last year's Angus Open Studios!
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