Medsailors Croatia was an amazing week filled with incredible Croatian land and sea-scapes, laughs and multiple pods of dolphins!

Clouds seem to be the order of the day , this week in Devon, and not very interesting ones at that. Still some calm and predictable weather is always welcome, especially when I watch what is going on in different parts of the world. Here the season is subtlety changing, blackberries are appearing in the hedgerows and l

If you are willing to give oil pastel drawing a chance, this article is for you. I recently received a set of oil pastels as a gift...

I visited yesterday 5th Main Quiltfestival in Aschaffenburg. Just wanted to look around and see all the quilts shown. I didn't spend much ti...

"Hope" Quilt by Kikuyo Miyashita 宮下季久代 from Japan There was a fantastic exhibit at the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, USA, that ended January 5, 2014. Titled "Japanese Influences in Fiber Arts", the exhibit features, (among other things), award winning quilts from a major Japanese Quilt Show, the 11th biennial Nihon Quilt exhibit. [The quilts are now being exhibited at the New England Quilt Museum through April 12, 2014.] "Connected Squares" Quilt by Anco Brouwers-Branderhorst from the Netherlands The Japanese show attracts many outstanding international quilts from around the world, and over 35 of the top quilts from Quilt Nihon were displayed at the museum in Cedarburg. "In the Blue" Denim Quilt by Soo Hee Lee from Korea I have been to five quilt shows in the last three months, and yet the museum's exhibit has quilts whose design, workmanship and fabrics stand out among the many other quilts I have seen. I think that the international competition to be in the Japanese show gets a much more diverse body of work then local quilt shows. Quilt by Maya Chaimovich from Israel In this blog post I am sharing a few of my favorite quilts from the museum exhibit. There are many more quilts from the exhibit I'd like to share, but for now these will have to do. close-up of the Kikuyo Miyashita quilt, lots of Keiko Goke fabrics I love seeing quilts in person, because then you get to see not only the overall impact of the quilt, but the small details, fabrics, and quilting choices that make up the quilt. The quilt above has so many cheerful fabrics I have never seen before. The impact of the colors in the quilt is amazing in person. Close-up detail of the Anco Brouwers-Branderhorst quilt The color and construction of the geometric quilt above really caught my eye. The simple block construction, with the white squares offset, is enhanced by the quilting and the embellishment. close-up detail from the Soo Hee Lee quilt This denim masterpiece has to be one of my favorites. The use of zippers and belt loops and the arrangement of colors of denim is just fantastic in the sections of little houses, and then the overall arrangement of the houses in the quilt with a section of leaf pattern is just so creative. close-up detail from the Soo Hee Lee quilt I find myself just stunned sometimes at the talent, skill and time poured into some of the quilts. There is something exciting about seeing masterpieces, and being able to appreciate them. I can't quilt like these quilters, but I can enjoy their efforts, in the same way that I can enjoy a concert even though I can't sing well. Detail 1 of Maya Chaimovich's quilt This last quilt is so different, I can look at it and study it, and still not know where one fabric ends and the next starts. But it is lovely to see. Detail 2 of Maya Chaimovich's quilt I would encourage anyone interested is seeing this show to make the effort. Traveling to Japan to see a show like this is much harder then traveling to Wisconsin (or Massachusetts). People from as far away as Texas made arrangements to come and see this exhibit, and I can see why. These quilts traveled all over the world to get here. If you are interested in seeing more quilts from this exhibit, leave a comment saying so. If there is enough interest, I post more photos. Click on the images to see them enlarged (Yes, you can see these images even larger!). If you enjoyed this post you might also like: Batik Stars Quilt Batik Scrap Quilt Circle Quilt Heart Quilt Quilts Part 2 Valentine Vignette Valentine Hutch Spring Hutch Spring Needlework Vintage Lace Mosaic Heart Butterfly Bling I am linking up to these memes: Quilt specific links: Colorful life: Really random Thur (Entry 5 of 26.) 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11 x 14" needlefelted wool on felt with art yarns from www.jazzturtle.etsy.com and www.prettytwists.etsy.com and some felted pebbles :)

Living Breakwaters enhances physical, ecological and social resilience along the South Shore of Staten Island.

Cityscapes: colored pencils Seascapes: watercolor Landscapes: crayon

On Saturday I went to a local quilt show with DD. The show was the second "Quilts in the Wolds" show organised by Lindsey Patchworkers. This is a hanging that a group of members created for Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it shows many of the attractions of the region. DD and I were both focussed on water/seascape related projects, and even choose the same piece as our "visitors' choice". Our photographs are mainly along this theme. As ever, if you are in a picture and would rather not be or if you object to my sharing the work you exhibited please email me and I will remove it immediately. These miniature seascapes are by Sandra Goldsbrough: This usual perspective on Stonehaven Harbour by Pat Cave was inspired by a workshop with Janet Browne: This unusual presentation, of the wonderfully named Barefoot Beach near Naples in Florida, was stitched by Gill Lewis. It was difficult to take a photograph but the detail in the work was lovely, it was as if it was possible to walk right onto the beach. There were two traders, a sales table, a raffle and a tombola. All the prizes in the tombola were "inspiration bags", gorgeous colour co-ordinated collections of fabric, thread, beads, ribbon etc. Sara and I had several goes on the tombola and came away with three bags of inspiration between us. Oh, and there was cake :-) Well done Lindsey Patchworkers, a great exhibition and DD bought loads of fabric and is really inspired to get stitching again now that she has finished studying for a couple of months. For more pictures have a look at the report from Louth Eye (and interestingly, no pictures of seascapes!) Just a couple of looking and buying pictures to finish:

Oil on canvas from the mind of our matriarch. Slip into the gently expressed land and sea scapes, own a piece of Juls art today!

Oyster-tecture envisions an active oyster reef that diversifies aqueous marine life and recreational potential in the New York Harbor. The project was commissioned by the Museum of Modern Art in 2009 for the Rising Currents exhibition, an initiative to develop adaptation strategies for New York City in the face of climate change and sea level

Den här målningen har jag jobbat på i ett par veckor, till och från. Det är skönt med till och från-motiv; sådana som inte kräver timtals av koncentrerat arbete åt gången, utan som man kan måla på mel

Landscape paintings on canvas. In addition to country scenery there are coastal water beach paintings. Serene, peaceful, and meditative.

A fine art greetings card taken from an original painting by Michael Sanders. 15 x 15 cm with a luxury glossy finish. Comes with a high quality white envelope and cello wrap.

Artist James Brunt creatively uses nature as his materials and canvas.

Steeped in vibrancy and raw energy, this compelling piece captures the essence of the Isle of Skye with a bold, contemporary perspective. Evocative of the dramatic landscapes that the Scottish island is famed for, the print showcases a kaleidoscope of colours that artistically blur the lines between land, sea, and sky. The contrast between the rich blacks and deep blues synonymous with the imposing cliffs and the serene blue of the watery expanse encapsulates the natural drama of this coastal gem. With swathes of bright yellows and oranges, the print brings to life the untamed heather and gorse that sprinkle the island, reflecting the brilliant hues of Skye at the height of summer. Geometric abstraction in the sky suggests a dynamic, almost unsettled weather pattern, a nod to the ever-changing atmosphere that characterises the Scottish highlands. The interplay of light and shadow, along with the sweeping brush strokes, invites the viewer into a scene that is simultaneously welcoming and exhilarating. Part of the 'Iconic Scotland' collection, this illustrative tribute to the Isle of Skye's majestic scenery is an inspiration to both art aficionados and lovers of Scotland's rugged beauty alike. Its contemporary style adds a modern twist to a timeless landscape, making it an exceptional piece to grace any space with a touch of Scottish charm.

The Danish architectural firm Lykke + Nielsen has launched a side business called Moenhuset building modular summer cottages. Created from a simple modular