Lichen 1

October 2012, 8 x 8 inches

Digitally printed cotton, hand embroidery

I created this piece for the annual art auction at the art center in my hometown.  I donate a piece to their annual fundraiser every year.  There are not many fiber artists in the area that participate (many painters & photographers) so I am very proud to represent fiber art.  This started with a photo Andy or I took in Wyoming this summer when we were there for a wedding.  This beautiful stone was covered in many shades and shapes of lichens.  I printed it on sateen fabric, which really lets the details show up very sharply.  I then stitched my own clusters of lichens with about 6 shades of green threads and the chinese knot stitch to add some dimension.  I love this one and so I titled it “Lichen 1”, with the anticipation that I will do a few more from the other parts of the photo.