Washing and hanging my indigo from class with Gasali Adeyemo at Aya Fiber Studio in Stuart,Fl https://www.instagram.com/p/COWoImZHbPx/?igshid=1xur4hzl9mt8k
Washing out the indigo I made at Gasali Adeyemo’s workshop on Yoruba Indigo last week. Now practicing techniques at Atlantic Center for the Arts. No rest for creativity https://www.instagram.com/p/COVQHtTHONX/?igshid=qkhzxyp3wqq4
No pool swimming today. Thanks, Eta! https://www.instagram.com/p/CHf30OgJnoK/?igshid=1m085dfa3to5r
Found on ceiling fan, set outside on our poinsettia plant. Everyone happy. Accomplished something today! (at Altamonte Springs, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFyGD32nw6E/?igshid=1ala6fg3zmoz
Wild indigo and hand dyed indigo. Inspiration https://www.instagram.com/p/CEeh9_ZnoNc/?igshid=n959hdxsz69w
A pause to clean, refresh and reflect on my altarpiece. Everything has always been here. I will breathe. https://www.instagram.com/p/CEaRwoWH9_s/?igshid=guvyq8n3g0yv
Practicing Indigo dyeing - two dips over white/blue/yellow/orange fabrics. Vat started in June!!! https://www.instagram.com/p/CEZcPVuHd_-/?igshid=kf85eblepsvv
Print magnolia leaves on fabric, but them out and quilt each one for a tree branch in a big quilt. Very satisfying work. https://www.instagram.com/p/CEH7puKnOg7/?igshid=1sjjqgukj9rqj
Swimming goggles - took 15 minutes and all my new swimming strength and agility to change the nose piece so it won’t hurt my face. First world problem yet sense of great accomplishment https://www.instagram.com/p/CDq0dorn8mS/?igshid=1ww6mfnr3oxl0
“Flowers and People,” by Lauren A. Austin, 2020, artist hand guided machine quilt drawing, no computer ever. https://www.instagram.com/p/CDpL8O5Hg41/?igshid=gve4lasukna6
Indigo. So much more to learn. Appreciating the artists that teach by word and example. https://www.instagram.com/p/CCJY1GdnH0q/?igshid=139pgikej0vod
Indigo all from the same vat. So many shades https://www.instagram.com/p/CCJYbELHpJW/?igshid=13rb0fsao9wi3
Bead hair https://www.instagram.com/p/CCJYKmZHD-i/?igshid=fo5dv1dykn66
All ready for virtual 3 day indigo dye workshop with Aboubakar Fofana and Botanicalcolors.com https://www.instagram.com/p/CBqPl5mnMb9/?igshid=1kc81dyzl6gh
I am working, thank you. https://www.instagram.com/p/B2wtXCznXy0/?igshid=1pciv9tv28y7z
blackgirlart reblogged
(Technically, this isn’t about saving your hands… but if you draw, you’re probably doing a lot of sitting, so…)
death—420
Srsly tho as a writer and illustrator- these exercises are just as important as your hand ones and will save you. So much pain.
Source: artofmanliness.com
Preparing for Workshop at Atlantic Center for the Arts next week. Preparation is calming. (at Altamonte Springs, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1ly4s6HiTb/?igshid=8e2gtfgw1a86