Sketch of "Lisa"

I enjoyed sketching this lovely model a while back. The sketch was done with pastel pencils ~ 20" X 24".

I have always been intrigued by her pose and expression.  I am currently painting her on silk and am eager to wrap up the painting so I can quilt the background and accentuate the details of her hair and facial features.  The piece will be about 24" sq.

Noble Seasons Invitational - "Winter" 2012

I have really enjoyed being involved with the Noble Seasons Invitational traveling exhibits.  "Exploring a Shasta Winter" is my entry for 'Winter' and is to be exhibited first at Roads to California, Ontario, CA  January 19-22, 2012.  If you are in town please stop by.      This piece is 32"W X 44.5"H.  I used commercial cottons, batik, silk and embellishments.  Batting is a cotton/bamboo blend; nice and light with low loft.  I used applique techniques and fabric inks for painting, and my favorite binding technique - facing.