Mediterranean Inspirations

I have been traveling this fall quite a bit and haven't had time this last month to do many posts on this blog. But I am getting back to my normal routine and will start showing a project soon.

My travels took me to Oregon for a fun fishing and camping trip with friends, the Houston Texas International Quilt Festival and a Mediterranean cruise. The cruise was the best of the three trips. I visited Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, Greece, France and Spain. Every port had interesting sights to see and visit. I am posting below some of my favorite photos from the trip:

Rome Architecture

   

Gaudi Sagrada Familia in Barcelona

Naples Balcony

Corfu Greece Knitting Shop Owner

Roman Cafe

I took over 1,000 photos on this trip, so these are  obviously just a minor snapshot of what I saw. It was an inspiring trip from an artistic point of view. It will be a highlight in my life for a long time.

I've got a few activities that will keep me tied up through the middle of December, but after that I will begin posting a new project. As always, I thank you for visiting my blog!

An Abstract Wall Hanging - "Watershed Moment"

I nearly always do representational work, but on a rare occasion I complete something abstract. This piece is an abstract interpretation of an aerial view of  a water drainage system.  I hand painted the fabric a few years ago and liked the design. I didn't want to cut it up, but I also didn't know what to do with it.  Finally I stared at it enough that I realized it reminded me of the aerial photographs of water drainage through mountains that I used to look at when I worked as an environmental professional.

I enhanced the design with oil paint sticks, and added beads to represent boulders.

I think this is my favorite detail:

It's good to break away from your comfort zone and try something new. Thanks for visiting my blog!