Quilting Spirit: Turtle Update

I haven't done too much to the turtle since the workshop with Esterita Austin. Right now I'm trying to get the last few scales on his flipper finished. I did add a little painting to bring out the contrasts in his shell.

Next will be to finish the background off with some dark colored tulle (thanks, Joan!), then start the threading.

Hopefully I can make some more progress this weekend!

Favorite Quotes

Never be afraid of being generous. It pays off in spades. -- Melody Johnson

Wine is sunlight held together by water. -- Galileo

Self-doubt can be an ally. This is because it serves as an indicator of aspiration. It reflects love, love of something we dream of doing, and desire, desire to do it. If you find yourself asking yourself (and your friends), "Am I really a writer? Am I really an artist?" chances are you are. The counterfeit innovator is wildly self-confident. The real one is scared to death. -- Steven Pressfield, from "The War of Art."

I think every artist who succeeds (in their own terms) has some ability to keep moving forward in the face of constant obstacles...emotional, mental, financial, physical...and that is what sets them apart from all the others who have tried and quit. This is also what sets them apart from those who always talk about trying or starting but never get beyond the talking stage. -- Nancy Crow, from "Nancy Crow."

The biggest thing separating people from their artistic ambitions is not a lack of talent. It's the lack of a deadline. Give someone an enormous task, a supportive community, and a friendly-yet-firm due date, and miracles will happen. -- Chris Baty, from "No Plot, No Problem."

Wednesday, March 01, 2006

Turtle Update

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