Inspiration from a quilt

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Жыл бұрын

The quilts of Gee's Bend in Alabama
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@maryvonnebanta1733

“I don’t let the cost of the material determine the quality of the art” well said.

@cynthiakammann7368 Жыл бұрын

The Gees Bend artists, in the traditional manner, made quilts out of bits of fabric at hand, for example, from worn out pieces of clothing. As you mentioned regarding choosing paint, they did not choose or buy expensive fabric, but very practically used what they had at hand. (Reuse at its best!)

@jdmosaics 14 күн бұрын

Great! I also love the Gees Bend creativity.. Quilts made from their authentic hearts. Love all your prints here, esp the one with the veil of iridescent white. Thank you ❤

@user-nl2ex3zz2v

Every video is so exciting, unexpected and interesting.

@suerothberg143

one of my favorites..the indigo and turquoise print. fantastic!!!

@ClaraHoskins

Murphy’s Oil Soap mixed with water makes a very good way to clean the plate. I also use bowl of the stuff to clean brayers. The Murphy’s has some oil in it, so using it to clean off plate adds a little bit of oil to the surface.

@GinWren

I try to guess what color you'll use next. I am often- well usually - wrong. I often think "Oh, no! What is he thinking!" But then the result will be so uniquely beautiful. That's why you are the artist and I'm here sitting on my tush watching you. 🤣

@user-nl2ex3zz2v

I love all 3 pieces

@northdixie

I love the quilts of Gee's Bend. A quilt in a display at a recent show of quilts at the American Folk Art museum was remarkably Mark Rothko-like. Or Mark Rothko was inspired by faded Amish quilts.

@helenaxcelson4441

Gee’s Bend quilts have always been a great source of inspiration for me - thank you for sharing your tribute to their work. I am learning so much from your videos, and from Kate Word, who is a big fan girl of yours as well!

@debleighton-bowlby3412 Жыл бұрын

Just wonderful!

@superfly2449 Жыл бұрын

I saw an exhibit of Gee’s Bend quilts maybe 20 years ago. These are definitely inspirational art pieces, and they’ll also keep your toes warm in cold weather. Your interpretation is muy sabroso.

@lindablumer18 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your creative journey!!! Your art is amazing!

@Rick-SLC

Beautiful and such an interesting piece!

@michelehelders6626

I really like this batch. Recently discovered your channel. Thank you for sharing your process. I'm learning a lot. I just ordered a gel plate. Going to start on a small scale but know I will want to try a large one soon.

@betsygorn2495 Жыл бұрын

I'm a recent subscriber and thank you for the instruction you offer. I've done collage for years and find gel printing is helping with loosening up my work with collage. Already I feel I've had some successes with this new medium.

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@lindarudes4511 Жыл бұрын

Your second print with the red flame on top is spectacular! The new paper is working well with texturing. Keep up the great work

@karenmcandrew9383 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos- I’ve just started using a gel plate. I am a watercolor artist but wanted to try. I am struggling with colors- but watching this helps.