April 1, 2009

We have a small but spirited group here for Esterita (Teri) Austin’s workshop. They are working on portraits also, but in this workshop the focus is on creating dramatic portraits by emphasizing the dark and light values. The portraits are also all in fabric rather than drawn in ink on fabric. Two techniques, two very different results, but both wonderful to learn.

Teri is the type of teacher we love to have here. She is enthusiastic and knows her stuff!

This is Alison, who is working on a portrait of her husband on his made-from-the-ground-up Triumph motorcycle. A very ambitious project, but already it is looking great.

Here are another couple examples of a portraits in progress.

The group found some wonderful batik fabrics to work with from their shopping expeditions to Woodstock Quilt Supply and Log Cabin Fabrics.