Current Exhibits
Art at the Chamber of Commerce
Rebecca Butler
My studio work incorporates a process known as Watercolor Batik, which bears resemblance to the ancient art of fabric batik, with the notable exception that rice paper and watercolor paints are utilized instead of fabric and dye. I commence the creative process with a sketch on paper, often drawing inspiration from nature and beginning with a plein air painting completed on location. I am also drawn to collections of objects, such as fields of flowers, flocks of birds, and schools of fish. I explore these subjects in my sketchbook, then transfer them onto rice paper. To achieve a more graphic outcome, I use a water-resistant pen for outlining. Subsequently, I initiate painting with the lightest values, followed by applying a wax layer to safeguard the work. I continue adding paint and wax layers until the painting is complete, then affix it to a birch board backing and apply varnish to the surface.
Art at the Library
Exhibit runs from November 3rd to January 5th
Debbie Grifka
Walking into a fabric store as a child, I
would run my hand over all the bolts
of fabric as I passed them. That love
of fabric and texture has never left me.
Over time I have expressed that love as
a garment maker, then a quilter, and
now as a textile artist.
With my work, I create feelings
of serenity and stillness through
spareness and the soothing effect of horizon lines, pattern and repetition, and
a limited color palette as well as the comforting familiarity of textiles. Our
world changes at a fast pace and I hope my work provides a place for our souls
to pause and be restored.
Lois Wendling
I learned to quilt as a young girl from my
creative mother, who inspired my love for
fabric and design. I began with bed quilts
and sofa throws, but everything changed
when I discovered Art Quilts and Textile
Art—my true passion. Creating textile
pieces has become one of my most fulfilling
pursuits. I draw inspiration from nature and
love working with vibrant colors and diverse
fabrics, which soothe my mind and soul.
In my studio, I’m always exploring new techniques and pushing creative boundaries. My
work has been recognized with numerous awards and juried into galleries both locally and
nationally. There’s nothing like the joy of losing myself in the process of creating textile art.
