Hand painted and dyed silks and cotton velveteen fabrics
Embellishments:
Glass beads, wool yarn and cotton embroidery floss
Techniques:
Fast Pieced Appliqué™, machine piecing and quilting, hand embroidery and beading
Inspiration:
This piece was created as an expression of fire for the Essential Elements exhibit. The phoenix rising from the fire, being reborn from adversity is intriguing for it clear spiritual influence.