sallyquilts

I am a textile artist living and working in the Los Angeles area of Southern California. Like many of us I began as a traditional quilter, but I soon moved into the realm of art quilts.
I prefer to indulge my passion for intense color, line and texture in pieces that can be viewed as art for the wall rather than on the bed. My background in the fine and decorative arts and my love for the natural world including my beautiful state of California inspire subjects which range from architecture to still life to landscape."

Techniques

Raw edged and turned machine applique' are used to turn a photograph or drawn cartoon into a textile image

Painting with textile paints and inks heightens color, adds realism, light and shadow

Free motion Machine Quilting and thread painting with very fine silk or polyester threads adds detail, dimension and texture

Digital Imagery using the computer, ipad or in some cases cell phone photographs is used to create detail, drawings and digitally printed fabrics.

Embellishments - hand beading and yarn couching add complexity, sparkle and more texture.