Although our theme is titled “Botanic(s)”  a truer form of the word “Botanical” (study of plants)  was used by the group in their research and design of their quilts. Some members have used plants native to their regions and countries, but the main goal was to take a plant and depict it in their art quilts. If you click on the thumbnail you will be directed to the “Artist Page” so you can read further about the chosen plant and the techniques used in the art quilt.

The diversity of the different types of architecture in this challenge is startling from what members see in their own countries and also what is memorable to them in their travels. I am sure you are going to be amazed by the designs and techniques used in these quilts. To visit each artist’s page click on the quilt thumbnail and you will be directed there, please feel free to leave a comment.

In our daily lives we are surrounded by geometric forms, nature especially has many interesting circles, of course architecture is abound with circles and partial circles, fashion has it’s own circle designs, and then we can look to our intimate surroundings for more circles. You are going to have fun looking at how the members have interpreted this theme. To read the individual statement and see close up views of the quilts click on the thumbnail and you will be redirected to the artist’s page. Come back at the end of July to see how the members interpret the next theme of “Architecture and Stencil”. Thank you for visiting.

Our latest challenge is “East meets West”, which I’m sure you will agree has a wide range of possible interpretations.  Not least of these is deciding what constitutes both east and west, particularly when you consider that the members of this group are spread throughout the world. You may find it interesting to see how this theme is approached in our various geographical locations, and how our members ideas, designs and techniques are used to produce a diverse set of work.  To learn more about the artists and what inspired them click on the thumbnail and you will be redirected to their artist page.

This month our challenge is dedicated to Diana Vincent who was one of our founding members. Diana passed away after loosing her courageous battle against cancer. To learn more about Diana’s work please visit her artist gallery for 2013-2015. “Monoprint” was our challenge and this has been interpreted by members using  various techniques of monoprinting, for some it meant working outside their comfort zone and this has produced some amazing results.

Please click on the thumbnail of the images and you will be directed to the artist’s page where you can read about the technique they used and their inspiration.

Our last challenge for 2015 is “Recycle” and important aspect of our daily lives, but one that is not new our parents and their parents knew the importance of recycling particularly in times of hardship or when materials were not available. Members have taken this theme and interpreted it in many different ways, I think you will enjoy the diversity and imagination of their designs and techniques. To learn more about the artists and what inspired them click on the thumbnail and you will be redirected to their artist page.

Thank you for taking the time to visit and comment on the artist’s work.

This year we published a notebook with a selection of members quilts, it is a Blurb publication and available for sale, just click on the word Blurb to be redirected. Money from sales will be used to help with the costs of exhibitions.

This theme was a delightful chance to depict what makes us happy – memories, situations, or maybe nature. I am sure you will find this challenge bright and to excuse the pun full of happiness. By clicking on the thumbnail picture you will be redirected to the artist’s page to read their statement. Thank you for taking the time to visit and comment.

Our next challenge is “Recycle” and will be published November 30th.

This year we published a notebook with a selection of members quilts, it is a Blurb publication and available for sale, just click on the word Blurb to be redirected. Money from sales will be used to help with the costs of exhibitions.

I am sure that you will be surprised at the different way members have interpreted this theme. The world around us is composed of elements that come together in physical and intangible forms. members have used  the four elements of earth, fire, air, and water, elements from periodic table,  and elements from culture. How elements effect the environment were also a strong theme. By clicking on the thumbnail image you will be directed to each member’s artist page, here you can read about what inspired their theme and their technique.

Our challenge for May is about “Seasons” and this evokes many ideas as this time of the year is seasonal in the true sense whether you live in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere,  or are in a region where seasonal change may only be noted by the difference in temperature, amount of rain, or flowering of specific plants. It may also be a reminder of the changes in the Seasons caused by global warming or pollution. Seasons reminded me of the time in the United Kingdom during the Industrial Revolution of how the pollution from the factories and homes  led to the introduction of a new word “Smog”, which is still with us today. Each member has interpreted this theme in their own way so I encourage you to follow the instructions below to link to each of the Artist pages.

By clicking on the thumbnail image you will be directed to the artist’s gallery where you can read about what inspired their work.

Entrance can be described either as an opening that you go through, or as someone or thing that has been entranced. Two completely different interpretations of the a word, and you will see that the group members have all brought their own individual interpretations to the subject. I hope that you will enjoy the diversity of this group challenge.

By clicking on the thumbnail image you will be directed to the artist’s gallery where you can read about what inspired their work.