Dyeing Support Group
Do you feel quarantined, lonely, and still experience a desire to dye? If so, some of my friends and I are starting a Dyeing Support Group. I love to read art books, grab a couple of tips from each, but fail to ever complete the exercises. I am challenging myself to work through all the exercises in Color By Design by Ann Johnston. My friends and I are going to work at our own pace, as we all have other things going on even if we stay in our pajamas all day. All of those 1950’s photos of women wearing heels and a dress in the kitchen were obviously staged. Through zoom and email, we will cheer, curse, and share our experiences with each other. The book is our guide and as long as we all work in the order of the exercises we should be able to support each other. We have to get creative to find ways to stay creative and motivated to reach new goals.
Day 1
Dye Mixed and in the Fridge: Warning Sign for Kids that hang out in my basement
My Studio Assistant, Indie
It looks like she didn’t read the sign, but I promise she didn’t drink the dye.
Happy Dyeing!
Legacy Mount Hood Hospital Commissioned Art
During the COVID-19 lockdown, I have completed a commission for Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center. Many of you have asked to see photos of the completed piece. However, I have been unable to safely schedule a photoshoot with my photographer. While awaiting a professional photoshoot and installation at the hospital, I will share a few photos of Solace shot in my studio. The background white areas include hand stitching with various white theads. Unfortunately, without proper lighting, my studio photos are too dark to capture all of the tone on tone stitching. Solace is 3 feet by 6 feet. I will post proper photos by my photographer after the lockdown.
Solace ©2020 Amanda Snavely
Solace ©2020 Amanda Snavely
Solace ©2020 Amanda Snavely
Solace ©2020 Amanda Snavely
Solace ©2020 Amanda Snavely
Solace ©2020 Amanda Snavely
Solace ©2020 Amanda Snavely
Solace ©2020 Amanda Snavely
Sanctuary
I am excited to announce that my piece, Sanctuary, was juried into the SAQA Oregon Habitat Exhibition. Habitat, is currently scheduled to show in six galleries throughout Oregon. It will then travel to be shown in a gallery in New Mexico.
Sanctuary ©2020 Amanda Snavely
Sanctuary - Detail 1
27 w x 41 h
Hand-dyed fabrics, commercial fabrics, various threads
Hand-dyeing, silk-screening, hand-stitching, machine-stitching
Sanctuary - Detail 2
Early in the morning when the neighborhood is just waking up, the smell of blooming star jasmine greets me. A bird hops along over the soft carpet of moss searching for breakfast while a breeze rustles the tree leaves. I am always welcomed and comforted by the embrace of my yard. Here I can finally breathe, sit, and be myself without judgment. Even when neglected, it never judges and waits patiently for my return. With time, love, and attention we heal each other. Sanctuary - A culmination of the shapes, colors, and shadows of the yards I have created and loved.
Sanctuary - Detail 3
Sanctuary ©2020 Amanda Snavely
Spotlight Auction for SAQA Toronto Conference
STITCHED ©Amanda Snavely
STITCHED by Amanda Snavely
6” H x 8” W
Acrylic painted canvas, hand-stitching
For Auction on March 21st at the SAQA Conference’s Spotlight Auction in Toronto, Canada
Featured Artist
I am pleased to announce that I am the featured artist for the month of September on http://www.edgecfa.com/edge-fam.html The post includes some of my earlier work and my photos that inspired the pieces. I hope you enjoy a peek into my art process.