You should withdraw inwardly and search for the ground upon which you stand: thereby you will find out what Truth is. —Yun-men Wen-yen Standing Ground, textile art by Norma Fredrickson About Call / Response: Quote-a-day calendars infuse my day with an unpredicted perspective. This year I will post weekly words of another person and my … Continue reading Call / Respond Week 1
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An Artist’s Prayer
There has been discussion recently about what pieces of artwork I would not sell. This is one of the few. It evolved over several years. It began as an 18" square, my response to a class assignment to work in a monochromatic color scheme. I loved the unfinished results for several years; I remained unwilling … Continue reading An Artist’s Prayer
The Custom Process
Each custom piece follows a variation of the following steps. I will use the creation of "Hear the Word, Do the Word" as an example. Initial contact. This is simply a conversation by phone, email, or in person that establishes mutual interest and expectations. I explain my design process and discuss my fee system.Interview. In … Continue reading The Custom Process