Twisted Textiles

I’ve just posted this photo and a few other photos to my Flickr stream, so I thought I’d share it here as well. (I’m wishing for warmer weather right now, so seeing the sun and greenery in this photo makes me happy!)

The tutu is made from white Walmart shopping bags, fused together and then fashioned into a skirt that ties in the back, so it’s very adjustable.

The top is from a green mesh “corn sack” that I received from a local farm (ie, the bag that was used to transport corn). I usually pair the green tube top with the larger hoop-skirt that I made from tan Kroger bags. The necklace is made from clear plastic drink bottles. The boots…well, I haven’t started making shoes yet—but we’ll see about that!

Also, I’ve got a few exhibits to announce for the coming months:
“Wearable Art” at The Living Arts and Science Center’s Gloria Singletary Gallery, Feb 15th – April 2nd … and my Solo Show at the Anne Wright Wilson Fine Arts Gallery, Georgetown College, February 25th – April 8th.

I’m also planning to apply for several other art events going on in the Lexington area, so keep yer fingers crossed for me!

I’m excited to announce my upcoming fashion show, which will feature a gallery full of my art plus some new pieces that are not on display. If you’re local, I’d love to say hi!

Just a quick update to let you all know…I’ve updated some of my other sites, and wanted to let you in on it just incase you’re members of the same sites! For instance, I am now twittering and I continue to update my Flickr account whenever possible. Hopefully soon I’ll have new goodies in my Etsy store (- lots of photos to take!) and I’m trying to post more frequently on Craftster. Also, if you’re lucky, you can find me on Facebook as well!
Share your info with me so we can keep in touch!!

It seems that I’ve fallen off the blog train lately, haven’t I?
*tsk-tsk-tsk … *

Well, Jason and I have been photographing my new ArtDress (we’re talkin’ stunningly beautiful photos, people!)—and there are new bags in progress, coin purses, new paintings, jewelry, accessories…yipee yahoo!!

This particular bag is made from a corn sack, which was provided by Honest Farm in Midway, KY. I’ve been receiving so many wonderful supplies from all my friends and neighbors, so THANK YOU to everyone!

The aim is to get all of these projects finished in the next few weeks. And still keep my day job. I’ll update you as it happens, so cross your fingers for me!

Because I could sure use some help around here!

First of all, I cannot believe all this talk about Christmas already. (We still have TWO holidays to go before Christmas, people! Stop and enjoy them!) But I suppose that’s just me, the master-procrastinator speaking…

Yes, I am starting to wonder what the heck I’ll be making people for presents, but our family also has several birthdays in these coming months, so it’s already jam-packed with gifts and occasions.

Speaking of gifts, I’ll be participating in Jennifer Zingg’s Gifty, Thrifty & Under $50 sale again this year, which will be held at her gallery on Dec. 5th and 5th. A great opportunity to buy affordable, one-of-a-kind, original art!

Oh yeah—This photo here is from my show opening! It was a super-fun night, and I received so much wonderful feedback from people, including intelligent conversation about art in general. I met some new people, and I got to catch up with friends I haven’t seen in ages… Thanks Jen for hosting such a great event and opportunity!

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