Tommye McClure Scanlin ~ artist and teacher ~ tapestry and other things ~ Dahlonega, GA, USA
I am an artist who observes and responds to my surroundings for inspiration. My primary artistic medium is handwoven tapestry, an ancient method of working with fibers to create images. As I seek images and ideas to interpret into tapestry I experience my surroundings a closely as I can. Photographs, sketches, paintings, and writings all are part of the research I put into my work.
I have been living in the southern Appalachians most of my life and so my surroundings are filled with natural forms of woods, streams, and fields. My eyes are frequently drawn to the myriad details of the landscape and many of my tapestries are based on aspects of those details, simplified and enlarged in a weaving.
Please visit my American Tapestry Alliance page and my website to see more of my work--scanlintapestry.com
I wish I had wonderful sisters-in-law so close by. *sigh* How fun!
ReplyDeleteThe photo of the little loom on the dolly is just priceless.
It was just great fun to spend time with both in this way.
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This was the most rewarding bootcamp EVER!!! Not only to have such a beautiful result, but to spend time with Tommye and some time with my brother Thomas. They both 'did too much' as our mom would say. It was an experience that literally changed my life.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much,
GI Joan
Cost of fabric = 13.95
ReplyDeleteTime spent at bootcamp = 5 days
Value of experience = Priceless
Tommye, a.k.a. Weaving Goddess(name we gave her)gave me an opportunity to not only produce a beautiful product but to spend alot of quality time with her. I also want to acknowlege Thomas' efforts in making this such a fun experience. As our mom would say "You did too much." This week has literally changed my life.
Thanks so very much,
GI Joan