From Inspiration to Completion 3

Capturing
the Sun

2010
Sharon V. Rotz








I have cut and fused the leaves to the background. The wonderful color change of the hand-dyed silk creates the look of shading across the leaf surface.

To add additional texture to the leaf, I am free-motion quilting small circles.

From Inspiration to Completion 2

Fabrics for Capturing the Sun
2010 Sharon V. Rotz



Choosing the colors and fabrics is always a high point of working on a project. This is the magical moment for me. What choices will fulfill my mental picture? Or will I change that mental picture based on a fabric that I have found?

For this project, I chose an over-dyed print created by my friend, Suzanne, for the background. I love the graphics of the print and how this will play against the leaves I will put on it. The leaves will be made from other fabrics in my collection. The green was also dyed by Suzanne and the yellow/red/purple is a fabulous piece of silk hand-dyed by Frieda Anderson. Who needs to be able to dye their own fabric when they have friends who do such a marvelous job?

At times, it takes a minute to cut into a luscious fabric. It has to be admired for its beauty. Then the scissors call and with a few snips it becomes a new creation.

From Inspiration to Completion 1

Inspiration for Capturing the Sun

2010 Sharon V. Rotz





How does a artwork progress from inspiration to completion?

I am participating in a unique fund-raiser for the Center for the Visual Arts in Wausau, WI. It is "Just for the Art of It- Art by the Foot". Artists participating in this silent auction are given a 12" x 12" canvas on which to create an artwork. These uniformly shaped canvases are displayed together in a grid formation at the event. Each canvas is then sold to the highest bidder.

This year I have chosen a simplified leaf design for my subject. I will keep you updated on the progress of my artwork.

Jubilation

Jubilation

On this Easter weekend, may you be filled with joy!

This is my Easter quilt filled with meaning for me. The three lilies represent the Trinity; the Father , the Son and the Holy Spirit. The cross is broken down and represents my pathway to God; with curves and bumps along the way. The crown of thorns has burst into bloom and all creation sings.

Enjoy the your family and friends as you celebrate together.

A Moment of Joy

A Moment of Joy
14" x 19"

Enjoy a breath of new life as the world comes alive with soft breezes and fragile blossoms.

This small wall quilt was created from pieces left from larger projects. It is made entirely of machine pieced hexagons and machine quilted with metallic thread.

This piece and other fabric artworks are available for sale.