Southwest Inspirational Adventures

Southwest Inspirational Vistas

Hand stitching projects have been the norm while spending the last month and a half traveling the southwest and have yet another month to go. My head is already bursting with ideas, with mental sketches of the shapes and textures needed to convey the awesomeness of our national parks and monuments and the landscapes that surround them. Inspirational vistas both for the spiritual soul and the quilting soul abound.  In fact, it has been an overload of stimulating and creative thoughts and ideas. As I view the many artistic interpretations of renowned southwest artists I am inspired to think how I might interpret my experiences in my preferred medium of textiles, specifically quilted pieces.  First, I will be going home to dye more fabric and to look at what I have already dyed with new eyes. Will I be able to capture the colors as they are or will I try to capture the feelings with colors blended in new ways?  How can I create the multitude of textures that have been experienced in the stone landscapes as well as the leaves and bushes and trees and flowers and skies? I will continue to ponder, letting my mind absorb as much more as it possibly can with the continued support of my photos that barely do justice to the beauty of our great land.