Texas Artists Coalition Exhibit

10th Annual TAC Juried Membership

 Exhibition August 7 - 29, 2015

Juror Cohn Drennan of Cohn Drennan Contemporary selected 40 artworks by 39 Texas Artists Coalition members from the 106 members who submitted. The mission of the TAC is to support the career development of artists, whether they are emerging or established, amateur or professional. 

The following artists were accepted in the exhibit: 

 

Scott Anderson, Amy Barrington, Brad Barrington, Bill Barter, Martha Bean, Carol Benson, Susan Brents-Sheldon, Jim Brightwell, Rick Bullock, Lou Chapman, Lauren Childs, Sherri Coffey, Suzan Cook, Patricia Cowan, Lisa Cunningham, Gen MM Farell, Karen Ferrer, Anastasia Gabriel, Thomas Helmick, Lee Hill, Joe Hyun, Ellie Ivanova, Nancy Lamb, Cynthia Lewis, Rebecca Low, Mitchell Marks, Lorrie McClanahan, Zahra McGinnis, Erin Miller, Janet Morrow, Teri Muse, Lee Alice Pablo, Heather Pregger, Valerie Ramos, Gary Reams, Britt Stokes, Chris Thames, Robertus van der Wege, Dotty Zamora

The Printed Fabric Bee

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What is Art???

Have you ever pondered that question?  "What is Art?"  Not where is Art--because he lives right down the street, but what would you consider Art.  I've seen some weird pieces that are considered ART--Pieces that Museums pay a high price to have in their gallery space--I look it around and around and think "I could do that".

So, let's ponder this question  What is Art in your book?  In your thoughts?
Here is one blog post that I fancied as a start into this question:  Caterinagiglio  and then the ultimate list of 'what is art?'  and let's continue the conversation with THIS  

Winter Wonderfland Sew Along!

Okay, it's hot outside!  Now is the time to think about sewing for the winter and

this is the perfect sew along!

 

This And That website has guests quilters along the way.  Let's join in for this cool down sew along!

God's Eyes or Ojo de Dios

Have you ever made "God's Eyes" as a child?  did you know the history of this interesting art craft?

God's Eyes aka Ojo de Dios originated from the Huichol tribe in the Sierra Madre mountains in Mexico. The Huichol call their God's Eyes Sikuli, which means "the power to see and understand things unknown."  When a child is born, the central eye is woven by the father. Then one eye is added for every year of the child's life until the child reaches the age of five. 
Here is more info

Take a look at this

Jay Mohler art work

 

 

Make your own!

Felted Handbags!

I'm on a handbag saga!  I'm liking all these cute handbag patterns.  Today I'm looking at felted bags--off the knitting needles. 
         

Aren't these the cutest handbags you have ever seen?!!  And you can create them in any color--
check out this website for patterns--some free, some purchased--but, all so much fun to knit and create!

Mystery 2015

Let's Quilt!  with Lyn Brown as she hosts the 2015 Solitaire Mystery Quilt

Look for a different step each Monday during August.

Here is the supply list:

Supply List   
Background (Light/White)   2 1/2 yards Dark (Red)      3 1/2 yards Medium (Blue)     1/2 yards Bright (Gold)      1/2 yard 

 

I have made at least two of Lyn's mysteries in the past--great sewing fun!

Join me in this mystery!