West Jordan Utah, 2010

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In February of 2008 my Dad was made city manager of West Jordan, Utah. He moved into a big office with golden walls--which he didn't want to repaint for budget reasons. My mom mentioned to me that he needed artwork. I thought this might be a hint--so I did some research, trying to find landmarks in West Jordan to paint or stitch or whatever. Unfortunately, as much as West Jordan is a very nice place to live, it is sadly lacking in landmarks. It was mostly farms until the 70s--nothing historic of signifigance and while there are great mountain views--the mountains are not actually IN West Jordan. So, I did what anyone would do--I embroidered every street in West Jordan three times by hand. I made seventy some small quilts and then eventually attached them to a large background. This things is painted, layered, beaded, embroidered, woven--pretty much it is a sampler of my every technique. This will hang in a show at the Grinnell Arts Center for the month of November and then go on to Utah--to cover up some of those gold walls.

Another Cornfield

Another cornfield--currently living at Catiri Art Oasis in Amana, IA

Corn Fields 2010

I am trying to post my summer work. I don't have another picture of this piece--so here is a lousy picture taken at the Grinnell Arts Festival. This cornfield currently resides at Catiri Art Oasis in Amana, Iowa.

Cornfield in Progress

This is bigger than my past cornfields. Come back in a few weeks for a more completed view of this.

Iowa Corn Stubble--Wintertime

Done. That's all I'll say. Paint, layered netting and tulle, lots of embroidery.

Amelia

This is a work in progress. After doing the picture of Sandra (see below) I was unhappy with the overall outcome. So, I am trying another embroidered face. This is Amelia, my third daughter. I am still working on the eyes and the background.