My mother has been a quilter and a seamstress - an artist - all her life. She even experimented in oil painting and drawing throughout her youth.
Growing up, it was common for us both to pass a long, quiet evening listening to Loreena McKennitt and coloring together, in mature-content coloring books like 'Life In A Medieval Castle and Village' by John Green, or 'Goddesses of the Celts' by Jennifer Evans. We would often sketch outdoors, on a trail or in the garden, and inevitably compare composition or content ideas for a new project.
Anyways, now my mom has branched out a bit. You can browse her current studio work, her 'Heirloom Tomato' pin cushions and other gift items, or her portfolio of work at her new website, here:
www.mossworksquilting.com
Here are some sample captures of a few tapestry pieces she has done over the years (most recent at the bottom):
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| 'Cezanne's Mont Saint Victoire' 18x13 1/2", 1998. Karen Caya Copyright 2012. |
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| Detail, 'Cezanne's Mont Saint Victoire', 1998. Karen Caya Copyright 2012. |
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| Gauguin's Beach Tahitian Nymphs, 26x15", 1998. Karen Caya Copyright 2012. |
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| 'Autumn Celebration', 2002. Karen Caya Copyright 2012. |
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| Detail, 'Autumn Celebration', 2002. Karen Caya Copyright 2012. | |
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| 'Eggs 'n Feathers', 31 1/2x21 1/2", 2005. Karen Caya Copyright 2012. |
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| Detail, 'Eggs 'n Feathers', 31 1/2x21 1/2", 2005. Karen Caya Copyright 2012. |
Work in Progress!
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| Work In Progress, Detail, 'Summer', 2010-12. Karen Caya Copyright 2012. |
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| Work In Progress, Detail, 'Summer', 2010-12. Karen Caya Copyright 2012. |
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