While there I was asked to participate on a panel discussion about how we came to this point in our artistic lives to enter Quilt National, and I want to quote a few things I said in my talk
"Backtracking for a moment, in 2007 I was asked to join an online group called Twelve by Twelve, The International Art Quilt Challenge , started by Diane Perin Hock."
"Twelve by Twelve was one of those aha moments in my life. I was able to focus on a small piece of work, try out new techniques, and even in a last minute panic, experiment with something purely on instinct."
"...the group was supportive in every way, like a nurturing mother. I think that's just what I needed at the time to build confidence in my artwork"
So thank you Twelves, for helping me to this point in my artistic career.
This made me so happy. I feel like a piece of me went to Athens with you!! So nice of you to honor our group that way. XXOO
ReplyDeleteKaren, I'm so delighted that your quilt got to Quilt National -- a well deserved bit of recognition. It has been so exciting to see you find your artistic voice. How nice of you to mention us -- but you've gotten where you are through your hard work and artistic talent.
ReplyDeleteWonderful. Just lovely. I am most honored to have participated in the slightest way on your path!
ReplyDeleteThere are some pictures of Karen and Ted at QNat'l on my blog.
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Karen was great on the panel. Del
Congratulations on having a piece in Quilt National -- it's really beautiful in it's simplicity. I'm glad to have been able to walk a small part of the journey with you.
ReplyDeleteWhat an elegant work! Congratulations your Quilt National selection and having your work featured on the back cover of the catalogue.
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