Critique #1b: Sydney M. Van Orden

New Works: 24 x 24 in. acrylic and fabric on wood panel

Critique #1: Elly Clemmons

Self Study 1. Graphite and acrylic on paper. September 2007.






Pink Line. Graphite and acrylic on canvas. September 2007.





My recent works and thoughts deal with memory; self-orientation by way of experience, exploration and experiment.

Critique #1a: Sydney M. Van Orden

Critique #1: Libby Stokes

So let's start with some stuff from June:





The piece above was just an experiment. It started with sewing paper and pipecleaners and just grew.

I then tried sewing fabric and pipecleaners.





I really liked these little experiments and got really positive feedback. Although I don't know where I would take them next, the fact that they are totally intuitive and spur of the moment should tell me something... But if anyone has any specific suggestions/directions, all is welcome.

These are some drawings of an idea I have for some fiber-made bean pods.







I have always been drawn to growth and plants and have particularly had beans, bean pods and germination on my mind for the last couple of years. I started by painting pods, then I did the yarn-wrapped bean pods. Now I am thinking about creating pods out of felt or some heavy fabric or wool. I don't know what will go inside for seeds (maybe real seeds, maybe something else?). I know I have been creating some objects lately that have been models of real things (the crocheted heart, hands...) and so I guess I want to know if this is ok or good. I do want to explore the abstract objects, but are the realistic objects worth continuing as well?

critique #1: Jamie Uretsky

"The plane's on fire! The plane is paper"
2007
columnar paper, house paint, wood, poultry netting, hot-glue, embroidery floss.

"Hand"soap

Jamie, you will love this. Check out these little guest handsoaps. They are truly something awesome:

the crit is coming!

Alright my little poopies! As stated (demanded) by Sydney we have our very first nesbit crit coming up very soon. HUZZAH! So if you have nothing you have one week to get your act together! Have your images up by high noon Saturday, September 29th or Sydney will lynch you.

On a less threatening note, Mr. Jeff Rau has agreed to be our very first guest critter. I have selected him because he is a photographer (something we don't have in our wee group) who also understands fabric (a substance that we all tend to enjoy..be it canvas or uh..tape?). All that to say it should be interesting...

Street Art: Fun With Storm Drains

Hey Ladies, thought this was pretty fun. Apparently Brazil has some pretty awesome graffiti artists. Click here for more.

don't let the sun go down on your studio time...

"It is finnished."

Crafts and Cupcakes

Look at these amazing marzipan-topped, knitting inspired cupcakes I saw at VeganYumYum.com. They are so fantastic, but how would you ever go about eating one?!

What the?

So apparently Madeleine L'engle died yesterday.

I say she is due more than just a moment of silence. She is due a moment of silence and then a long loud celebration of awesomeness. Three cheers for Madeleine L'engle!

Cassette Skeleton

Check this out:



Via Boing Boing:

It's a "plastic skull made from melted down classic heavy metal cassettes from the heyday of the boombox and the walkman. The artist, Brian Dettmer, has also made an entire skeleton the same way."

Way cool.

Arthur Koestler:

"Creativity is a type of learning process where the teacher and pupil are located in the same individual."

dear ada:

A fun website/blog of designs, artists...poke around for a wee bit of inspiration and enjoyment!



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