My Latest Pet Portrait

This is my latest pet portrait of my own fuzzy-faced friend Walter. He's in his favorite place to chill out--a carpet covered tunnel which is actually tan in color. I used my "artist license" to express what a fun and playful beast Walter really is!
I also used a process that I've been experimenting with called whole cloth quilting. I paint the entire fabric first on one piece of cloth, then I add my stitching. This piece measures 39"x34".

At Last!

Dear Friends..for some reason I couldn't log on  to write to you. My TV also had glitches. How annoying. I hope they're finished "updating" for a while!
Meanwhile, did you know that "Local Color" is still touring!
"Local Color" is a SAQA sponsored, juried, traveling exhibit of fiber art celebrating the beauty of Connecticut (or anywhere,really))
Next stop is the Slater Memorial Museum in Norwich Ct
December 8,2013 - January 14,2014 OPening reception Sunday, December 8th (2-4pm)
Plan Early! My piece (pictured below) Connecticut Coastline Color will be there!!!!

Please ask any questions you may have!!!!!

Seasons Change

At last! A breath of fresh air today! Some leaves are even changing color!
That's what inspired this piece called SEASONS CHANGE measuring 30x29inches.
I started with some fabric that I hand painted then added the felt trees. The lace doilies were made by grandma. I hope she doesn't mind my painting and stitching over them.

I'm baaack!Thankyou for waiting!

Hello! I'll start with an old favorite! This quilt which I named FLOWER POWER measures about 6x4 feet was made a while ago and toured many places. It got good reviews, but no one wanted to take it home. It's been rolled carefully in storage and I recently rediscovered it!
This wall hanging encompasses what I'm all about: Colors in Motion!
Please send me your comments and questions!
Karen

Sorry for my absence

I know,Ive missed you too,just give me afew days to get over these winter doldrums. I have been busy,though so Ill be back to catch up!!

Illumination of Imagination

Please come see my artwork "Time and Time Again" at
Six Summit Gallery
6 Summit Street
Ivoryton, Connecticut 06442
as part of the "Illumination of Imagination" ART CELEBRATION
juried by David T. Wenzel
NOVEMBER 12 ---DECEMBER 31, 2012
GRAND OPENING AND RECEPTION SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 6-9 pm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I Will Be There!!!!!!!

CT Fiber Arts Collective: Dye-Na-Flow Workshop

CT Fiber Arts Collective: Dye-Na-Flow Workshop: To kick off our 2012 - 2013 season CFAC members and friends met at Karen Loprete's home for a workshop using Dye-Na-Flow products. Dye-Na-...