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Weaving Tapestries to Express Contemporary Concerns

This article was printed in the BTG (British Tapestry Group) periodical Tapestry Weaver, issue 27 March 2020. On the homepage of my website my artist statement finishes with: “… I find the dichotomy of the ancient medium of tapestry expressing contemporary subjects a powerful tool.” … Read more

Categories Writings Tags corset, corset design, corset imagery, published, weaving corsets, writing

Workshop Review with Aino Kajaniemi

This is a reprint of an article below, Inspiration and Risks, with more photos. American Tapestry Alliance Retreat with Aino Kajaniemi: Inspiration and Risk Printed in ATA newsletter 2016 Barbara Burns, Burns Studio Cundy’s Harbor, Maine I have admired Aino Kajaniemi’s tapestries since I first … Read more

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Northern Journeys:

Maine Fiber Connection My life’s journey has been circuitous, but working with my hands has always been a part of what I do. I began with sewing at a very early age and over the years I have worked in many mediums including wood, metal, … Read more

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Mastering Self Promotion

I have begun a blog about promoting and marketing tapestry. The goal of the blog is to have one place where tapestry artists can go to access information related to marketing and promoting their work as a professional.   It is being hosted by the American … Read more

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Text In Tapestry

Sophie detail

  My experience with text in tapestry is varied.  My first attempt was with one of my very first pieces a portrait of Margaret Sanger the founder of Planned Parenthood.  I used sepia tones for the piece which is 10” x 8.5” and 8 epi.  … Read more

Categories Writings Tags art design, art design and text, Contemporary fiber art, Contemporary tapestry, text in art, Wednesday group, writing

Proportion

Homage to Anne Frank

“Proportion refers to relationships of size, amount, and degree.”  These elements relate back to the whole. In my portraits I attempt to inject an edgy/emotional aspect using these elements to underscore the personality of the individual I am portraying. I use proportion for emphasis most obviously … Read more

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  • Dressing the loom December 27, 2020
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