PORTRAIT FUN

I was invited to spend a day with the Tampa Bay Surface Design Guild last Sunday.  They meet at the Art Center on Indian Rocks Beach once a month.  It was a challenge to teach them anything about fiber art that they didn't already know, but we had a great time together constructing portraits.  Each of us brought three pieces (or more) of thrift store clothing - one light, one dark and one medium print.  We put them all together on a table to share. 

 

This photo was taken later in the day - there was much more than this when we started.  The space was filled with art and was well lit and roomy. 

                                        

We worked hard from 9am to 5pm and accomplished a lot in that time.  These ladies are serious about their work but fun loving artists!

                                               

Near the end of the day, each artist took the time to evaluate and critique a portrait made by a classmate. 

                                              

We then shared our observations and made suggestions and gave compliments about each portrait.  

I was so impressed with the work ethic and creativity of these artists.  It was my pleasure to work with them and I hope to visit again sometime.  Special thanks to Angie, who hosted me the night before.  It was a treat to get to see Angie's studio and meet her husband and her sweet pup.