tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65097482662564963692009-07-12T08:15:35.555-05:00The purpose of this blog is to identify and provide access to a wide range of online resources that are informational, inspirational and/or thought provoking.Gwen Magee (Gwendolyn)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17222124595985893566gwenmagee@gmail.comBlogger213125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509748266256496369.post-60889018558793159982009-07-12T06:00:00.000-05:002009-07-12T06:00:03.438-05:00

More tutorials made available through the generosity of textile artists Textile Related Tutorials - Part 3Textile Related Tutorials - Part 2Textile Related Tutorials - Part 1Needlepoint Lace Tutorial - This tutorial will show you how to create a small piece of needlepoint lace just using a needle and thread (mostly out of buttonhole stitches).http://textiledreamer.wordpress.com/

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Following are some of the topics posted this past year (July 2008 – June 2009)that you may have missed or want to revisit:Recap – In case you missed it (June 2007 – June 2008) – posted July 3, 2008http://creativityjourney.blogspot.com/2008/07/recap-in-case-you-missed-it.html Artist Residencies – Part II – posted July 10, 2008http://creativityjourney.blogspot.com/2008/07/

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Arts Action Alert - Take Action Now!Great news!On Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a $15 million increase for both the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) for FY 2010. Currently funded at $155 million, this increase would bring both agencies' budgets to $170 million. Please take two minutes to write to your Senators and urge

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Complete Textile Glossary - This free 211 page online book is a pdf file that is downloadable and printable. Compiled by Celanese Acetate LLC, this is the fifth edition and is an incredibly detailed resource with over 2,000 entries and is an illustrated dictionary of fiber and textile technology that includes coverage of advanced materials-composites, aerospace textiles, geotextiles, and new

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More stunning work by fiber artists exploring different disciplinesRUTH ASAWARuth Asawa - Ruth Asawa is renowned for herwire and fiber sculptures. Explore all pages of herwebsite to learn about her creative process.http://www.ruthasawa.com/Oral History Interview – this is the transcript ofa 2002 interview that is archived at the Smithsonianhttp://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/oralhistories/

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Embroidery for postage stamps brings national RSA [Royal Society of encouragement of the Arts] awardhttp://www.hud.ac.uk/news/05_07/textiles/crafts/rsa_michelle.htmTextiles has been a popular theme for postage stamps throughout the world. Here are a few of them, arranged by country.http://www.allfiberarts.com/library/aa00/aa100200.htmGallery of Stamps with a Textile Themehttp://www.paivatar.com/

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I don't think artists can avoid being political. Artists are the proverbial canaries in the coalmine. When we stop singing, it's a sure sign of repressive times ahead. (Theresa Bayer)There is only one art, whose sole criterion is the power, the authenticity, the revelatory insight, the courage and suggestiveness with which it seeks its truth. Thus, from the standpoint of the work and its worth it

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“My eyes were made to erase all that is ugly.” Raoul Dufy"I don't follow any system. All the laws you can lay down are only so many props to be cast aside when the hour of creation arrives." Raoul Dufy."The subject itself is of no account; what matters is the way it is presented." Raoul DuffyIf you are lucky enough to be anywhere near Jackson, MS between now and July 5, make sure you take the

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Artist Residencies - Part IArtist Residencies - Part IIArtist Residencies - Part IIIEDUCATION ARTIST-in-RESIDENCE GUIDESExpectations for the Artist in School Residencies – Iowa Arts Council http://www.iowaartscouncil.org/publications_&_resources/program_models_&_resources/artist_residency/assets/expectations_for_the%20_artist1.pdfAritist-in-Residence Guide for Teachers & Artists - Tennessee Arts

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Public Art Commissions are an often overlooked area of opportunity - but information about how to enter into this arena and/or how to have one's artwork seriously considered is needed. The following resources provide some very useful and insightful guidance:Public Art Commissions: An Artist Handbook - North Carolina Arts Council - This handbook offers practical advice to artists seeking a public

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From Americans for the Arts- Arts Action Alert - Take Action Now!.President Obama today released the final details of his FY 2010 budget request to Congress which includes the nation’s cultural agencies and programs, including the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), Institute for Museums and Library Services (IMLS), and the Department of Education’s

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Another potpourri of available tutorials from basic to advanced techniquesTextile Related Tutorials - Part 2Textile Related Tutorials - Part 1Preparing Substrates for Ink-Jet Printing – Golden Artist Colors Paintshttp://www.goldenpaints.com/mixmoremedia/prepsubs.phpGolden Digital Grounds Product Information Sheet – "GOLDEN Digital Grounds are ink-receptive coatings intended for use with ink-jet

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This post highlights the work of Carolyn Crump, Susan Else, and Yoshimi Kihara - two quilters and a knitter - three more outstanding textile artists whose work is redefining what can be accomplished with their preferred mediums...CAROLYN CRUMP:Carolyn Crump works in a variety of media, but her recent focus on textiles and quilts is bringing a new dimension to sculptural textiles. It has been

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Robin Barcus creates art garments from unusual materials - her Willow Creek, Corn, Lily Pad and Pine Cone Dresses in particular have received wide acclaimhttp://www.robinbarcus.com/Home.htmlThe Making of Willow Creek Dress - This is a 3 1/2 minute YouTube video showing how Robin Barcus creeked the Willow Creek Dress during a 2006 artist residency at Jentel - NOTE: you have the option to view it

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More oddities & absurdities to make you smile or just say "Huh???"KNITTED HOUSES:London Architectural Bienniel: A Knitted House -done in public and using a 2-story high scaffold,the group knitted the outside walls using garbagebags, old plastic bags and rope.http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/06/london_architec.phpThe life-size fairy tale house made of millions of stitches: Created to raise

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Textile artists have found tyvek to be an incredible resource not only for the protection of artwork during shipment as well as storage, but also when used as a "textile" that can be manipulated through the application of heat and paint to produce amazing textural and visual effects.However, recently on a Bookart list, there was an extensive discussion about tyvek and its archival properties -

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An exhibit showcasing 40 of the magnificent and towering (8-foot tall) art kimonos created by Itchiku Kubota is currently on display at the Canton Museum of Art in Canton, OH through April 26, 2009 "Internationally acclaimed artist Itchiku Kubota used silk kimono as his canvas. Kubota had a lifelong fascination with the subtle changes of color and the quality of light achieved through skillful

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Dionne Swift has released a 40 minute DVD which gives detailed instructions on "how to Devore". From her website: "The devoré process was developed on C17th France as a means of creating a poor man’s lace. Devoré – to devour – to eat away/to burn out. The fabric I use is a combination of silk and viscose, the devoré process removes the viscose pile."To view a 3-minute YouTube snippet from the DVD

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Writing with Thread: Traditional Textiles of Southwest Chinese Minorities opens at the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe, NM on May, 15, 2009 and runs through August 16, 2009."Writing with Thread explores the meanings associated with the production and use of indigenous clothing. In societies without written languages, traditions and customs are orally passed from generation to

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Our exploration of textile sculpture continues with the art of three more exceptional artistsNick Cave – Art in Motion – Nick Cave is chair of Fashion Design at the School of Art Institute in Chicago. His art has been described as an exploration of “…when textiles meet modern dance…” His creations are transformative in that any indication of the age, gender or ethnicity of the wearer is stripped

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For those of us who are over 60, how we and our art will be remembered becomes increasingly important with each passing year. Our own demise is not a pleasant topic to consider, but we have to face the reality that at some point we are actually going to die - and when that occurs, what then will happen to our life's work? Its within our control if we make plans. Following are sites with great

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Museums on Us - If you have a Bank of America check, ATM or credit card, on the first weekend of every month you can receive free general admission to any one of 70+ museums nationwide (note: special exhibitions, ticketed shows and fundraising events are excluded).Participating museums are located in the following states: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois,

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The work of El Anatsui, Takashi Horisaki and Loren Schwerd was recently exhited in New Orleans as part of Prospect 1, the largest international biennial of contemporary art ever organized in the USA - it was housed in over 2 dozen venues (including musuems, galleries, historic buildings and other sites)throughout the city.EL ANATSUI– is a Ghanian artist who creates monumental and stunning

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These artists are adept at exploiting the malleable, aural, kinetic. dimensional, sensual and/or tactile qualities of textiles and manipulate them into fascinating sculptural art formsJudith Scott (1943-2005) – “Judith Scott was a powerful visual artist, who was isolated from outside influences through the combined impact of deafness and Down Syndrome. Very independent and self-directed, she was

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"More than mere teachers, mentors are often emancipators, freeing artists from poor technique, clouded vision and personal uncertainty." Paul Soderberg .Participating in a critique program is often useful to artists when trying to determine if a specific artwork has been successfully executed. The goal for participating in a mentoring program, however, is much broader and is usually focused on

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