Free motion thread painting technique
Unlike most art studios you might imagine, my studio isn’t filled with brushes and paint. Instead, it is jam-packed with a sewing machine, fabrics, and threads of all colors.
Cowboy
(Size: 24 in x 26 in)
Based on the work of the American artist Les LeFevre. The idea of this quilt was inspired by Western movies. The tired, proud, freedom-loving, open faces of the cowboys. All the hard work ,tough times, and enjoyment of life is reflected in the man’s face. This is America!
Dancing Goose
(Size: 23 in x 19 in)
The idea for this quilt came from observing animals and birds. Their grace and beauty amazes me. This quilt brings a smile to my face and raises my mood because of the the silly animals can behave. Often the behavior of animals and birds is an inspiration for human behavior. Look around, the world is beautiful!
Fiddler on the Roof
(Size: 23 in x 17 in)
This quilt is dedicated to my grandson who plays the violin. In his music from different countries you can hear the songs of a distant Russia. The stitches are made in the form of buildings and churches. Through the fiddler, I try to capture the music of my grandson and my home country.
Hunter
(Size: 17 in x 20 in)
This quilt represents Native Americans; along with the power, harshness, and beauty of nature. While living in Alaska, one of the things that caught my attention was the indigenous peoples. I admire the Alaskan natives for their willpower and resourcefulness to survive and thrive for hundreds of years in such a harsh environment. The respect and love for their land truly shows their love of nature. Based on the work of an unknown artist.
My Daughter's Portrait
This quilt was modeled after a photograph of my daughter. She is an excellent mother, business woman, and a wonderful daughter. This make me a very proud. She has given me strength, creativity, and energy to continue with my art, as well as motivation for all things. I couldn’t ask for a better daughter. This is why I dedicated a whole quilt to her.
My Grandchildren's Portrait
This quilt is dedicated to my two grandchildren. I transferred a photograph of the two and thread painted them into art. To this photo they express the care, love, and trust they gave for each other. This was my favorite photo taken of my grandchildren. They are truly wonderful kids.
My Love
(Size: 15.5 in x 20 in)
This quilt was inspired by my dog, David. He is gone from me now, but I steel feel his presence every day. This quilt represents the pain and love that still exists in my heart. The thread art is one continuous line. It is supposed to represent how life is one continuous experience. His life will live on through this portrait of him.
Rain in Paris
(Size: 17 in x 21 in)
My inspiration for this quilt was the French cartoonist Leo Fontan. His paintings most always contained irony. I decided to add my own twist and art style into this quilt, while following Leo’s style. The woman in the picture symbolizes the fashion and everyday lifestyle of a French woman. Stitches create the beauty of Paris in the background on cloth imitating the rain.
Sweet Kiss
(Size: 22 in x 22 in)
Children… Children… Children! What can be more beautiful than childish spontaneity, naivety, and enthusiasm? A gallant little cavalier is exquisitely respectful to his lady of heart. Attention adults, children copy our actions. Hopefully this quilt will make you smile.
The Escape
(Size: 33.5 in x 22.5 in)
he idea was taken from a real event that happened in Alaska. An eagle attacked a child. My first experience of combining two techniques together is acrylic paint and free motion thread painting. This is the philosophy of life, who is hunter and who is the hunted?