Ok, I'm going to try my hand at blogging again. It's tough for me to spend a lot of time in front of the computer, but I realize now that I really need to have some sort of internet presence if i am going to have any success selling my art.
I am Karen Tripp from Plymouth Mass. I am a painter turned fabric artist, and for the most part that manifested itself in the form of art quilts. I started as a traditional quilter, and the artist in me simply took over. I took a class on how to make quilted landscapes many years ago, and realized that I could use what I knew about painting and translate it into fabric. Above is a quilt that I made for my daughter. Her favorite flower is an hibiscus, and I surprised her with this quilt this past Christmas. I have had a little success showing and selling my work, but I think at this stage in my life (I turned 50 last year) I would like to really get serious about promoting my art. When you have another full time job, one that pays the bills, it is easy to let life get in the way. I have been trying really hard to NOT let it get in the way, and when it does to get right back in there and keep going. It's tough sometimes, though, isn't it? I went to see Tom Petty in concert this weekend and although it was totally awesome and I had a blast, it still interrupted my artistic flow---train of thought if you will. I mean, I realize that I have to work, and have fun occasionally, and put food on the table, but you know? Sometimes I just don't want to!!!
Anyway, (boy, that's another subject, isn't it?), what I was leading to above was that I have since discovered the art of making handbags!! What fun! If you think about it, a handbag does start with a flat surface (quilt?) and take it from there! I love the thought of art that is functional. And handbags are such a means of expression for the carrier. When I come back, I will show you a bag or two(getting tired). Thanks for visiting!
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