PORTFOLIO




Artist's Statement
Mystical Creatures created from textile designs based on abstract threadwork. Huh? Another way to describe it: I created fabric designs from pictures of abstract threadwork found in my quilt ‘More is More’. The designs produced multiple motifs and once I started eliminating areas in these motifs, images started to appear. A theme became apparent.
These are the mystical creatures of a faraway place. They live in a diverse community and each unique character has their own role.
Gender Neutral - Questioning the status quo, Gender looks to bring unusual & edgy ideas to the community.
Fox Warrior - Fox is the leader of the peace keepers. He is fierce, strong & sexy. Think Jason Moma.
Flying Lady - She has wings and fly’s over the landscape.
Mr. Butterfly - He is decorative, and can hug a wide group of creatures at one time.
Mr. Bug - Kind of a ‘man about town’ creature and can flutter up and down.
Dress - The latest fashion in the Mystical Creatures world.
Poindexter - Poindexter is smart, waddles a little when he walks and teaches the children.
Big Belly - Always has a smile on his face and a laugh like Santa.
Women with Boat - She likes the outdoor and is boating today on the peaceful lake.
Droopy - Droopy is the head of the community with arms that are open and inviting. His team stands with him.
Woman with Hat - She is quite fashion forward and always wearing the latest styles.
Oh My Lady! - She says ‘Oh My’ quite often when she walks around the community in the afternoon.
Double Eye - Double Eye sees the best in people as he teeters thru the town.
Double Spear - The hero of the community, he has won many competitions with his spear abilities.
Mr. Horns - The wealthiest and the most generous in the community providing help whenever needed.
Flathead - Flathead is the philosopher and provides spirituality and direction.
Materials: Digitally Designed Cotton Broadcloth, Cotton Commercial Fabrics, Polyester Batting, Wool Batting, 40 weight Cotton Thread, Monofilament Thread.
Techniques: Digital Design, Free Motion Quilting, Textile Design.