Texas

Coming to Texas actually started when I went to Paducah, KY.  Strange how things work.  

I took a dye painting class from Hollis Chatelain, in April of 2008.  Little did I know what I was getting myself into when I took that class!!!

The photo to the right is one of the pieces I painted in the class.  It still needs to be quilted, maybe after this year's class, I will tackle the thing.  There is a turtle hanging on the design wall at home begging to be finished as well.  

I am about to embark on year 8 of Hollis's Master Series class.  Yes, year 8, when all I wanted to do was learn how to dye paint.  

It has been a journey to say the least.  I made two trips to Silverton, OR for two classes and introduced one of my friends to the classes.

Time will tell what becomes of some of the fabric I posted last week.  Hopefully it will be a good thing.   

Back from Texas!!

I have been home from New Braunfels, Texas for a couple of days, getting unpacked, things put back where they belong and figuring out what day it is.  That last part will take longer than anything else.

I did get a chance to paint on the flight down and a quick sketch and painting the last morning we were there of the doors on maybe the east (?) side of building where our classroom is located.  I don't know what direction is what down there as I can't see the horizon. 

I was there for two classes taught by Hollis Chatelain.  A one day class on quilting and the annual 5 day class I am taking in her Master Series.  This is year 6, Color Challenge II.  It was great to see everyone again and catch up.  The class was excellent, many things came together and make a lot more sense now.  Need to practice and continue working on the lessons we had throughout the year.  Novel idea.  

Not sure I am crazy about the second painting of the windows.  It is loose to say the least, but that is what we are to do.  Quick capture and painting.  And I did leave some white. 

Need to get the class notes typed up.  Never a dull moment.