tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009154046558751404.post2158064582554236545..comments2024-03-23T13:17:01.804-04:00Comments on CHRIS'S QUILTING UNIVERSE: Art is a way of lifeChristine Staverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15411569621417693487noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009154046558751404.post-81788832966094104452014-05-25T20:32:18.254-04:002014-05-25T20:32:18.254-04:00I too was always creative, but didn't have an ...I too was always creative, but didn't have an 'eye' for representational art, and no art classes were offered in my small town till I was too far along in high school and had long since given up thinking of myself as artistic. In my fifties something went off in my brain and I began to 'see' a bit differently -- and to create original textile pieces.<br /><br />I am drawn to O'Keeffe, Rembrandt (I saw a late self-portrait of him in a Stately Home in London, UK, that positively <i>glowed</i> and I've never forgotten it.) I also like the impressionists, and have books by Escher and Charles Rennie Macintosh who is a favourite. I recently did a piece in tribute to his Glasgow rose.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your art and your favourites. If we ever gathered together I'm sure we could have great conversations.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04472013513744969837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009154046558751404.post-37844744834024957632014-05-24T20:16:53.505-04:002014-05-24T20:16:53.505-04:00What a treat to see work by some of your favorite ...What a treat to see work by some of your favorite artists and the quilts they have inspired. I too made an Amish-style quilt with massive feather quilting on it. Yours is quite special.<br /><br />I suppose art has been more of a way of life for me than I realized, based on your teacher's description. I become more aware of it in the last 15 or 20 years than I did in my younger days. That always looking and assessing thing.<br /><br />Escher is a long-time favorite of mine too. Fascinated by both his reflections and the tessellations. Also Ansel Adams and Picasso's blue period - those elongated figures in monotone. More recent additions to my favorites include Chiura Obata and David Hockney. Not sure I could trace their influence in my own work but I do know they inspire and often take my breath away for different reasons. As you say, I'm sure there are more but can't put my finger on them at the moment. The Idaho Beautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09979439849662755082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5009154046558751404.post-51226419025925927602014-05-20T13:22:58.479-04:002014-05-20T13:22:58.479-04:00What a meaty post. I've never thought of art ...What a meaty post. I've never thought of art as a way of life but it does make a lot of sense. Of course, I was often told I had no sense of design. Harrumph! I take it you are retiring soon. When do you leave the academic world and move on to the fun of retirement? <br /><br />I have always loved the Impressionists also. But don't really go to art museums unless we're traveling. Your star quilt is amazing. The quilting is stunning. And I too love how you used the different grey fabrics. Thanks for your insights. Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04758275644964547751noreply@blogger.com