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Hand-dyed and screened fabric; raw-edge appliqué, machine stitching My work is inspired by nature, and I believe the tactile quality of fabric makes this medium ideal for studying texture and perspective. In my art, I try to convey a sense of peace and serenity, and it is my hope that the viewer will let goContinue reading “A Room with a View

Shelley Brucar

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Hand-dyed & painted, photo transfer, machine stitched. Wrapped on stretcher bars. Inspired by the butterfly exhibit at the Botanic Garden.

Hand-dyed & painted, photo transfer, machine stitched. Inspired by the butterfly exhibit at the Botanic Garden.

Hand-dyed & painted, photo transfer, machine stitched. Inspired by the butterfly exhibit at the Botanic Garden.

Raw-edge & fused applique, hand-dyed, machine stitched. Inspired by reflections in the water in Venice & Burano.

Raw-edge & fused applique, hand-dyed, machine stitched. Inspired by reflections in the water in Venice & Burano.

Raw-edge & fused applique, hand-dyed & painted, machine stitched. Inspired by reflection in the water in Venice.

Hand-dyed cotton, rayon and silk, raw applique, machine stitching

Hand-dyed cotton and silk, raw edge applique, machine stitching, screening

Hand woven, pulled warp threads, hand dyed cotton and silk fabric strips, needle-felting, fabric stiffening

Hand woven pulled warp threads, hand dyed cotton and silk fabric strips

Hand-dyed & painted fabric, mixed media techniques with textiles & acrylic medium. YoSedona combines two of my favorite places. The view shows Vernal Falls, Yosemite National Park among the stunning red rocks of Sedona. I used textiles and acrylic medium to achieve the texture of the rocks and water.

Hand-dyed & painted fabric, mixed media techniques with textiles & acrylic medium. Aspen Grove was inspired by an aspen grove in Flagstaff, AZ in the fall. Seeing this made me understand, for the first time, the name Quaking Aspens! I used textiles and acrylic medium to achieve the texture of the landscape.

Hand-dyed & painted fabric, mixed media techniques with textiles & acrylic medium. Bryce Canyon Controlled Burn II was inspired by memories of seeing a controlled burn at this national park. Visitors were not allowed in part of the park when it was burning; we did get to see the aftermath the following day when thereContinue reading “Bryce Canyon Controlled Burn II

Shelley Brucar

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Hand-dyed & painted fabric, mixed media techniques with textiles & acrylic medium, screen printing. Misty Morning was inspired by my fascination with fog and mist. It is eerie and beautiful at the same time when a scene is partially hidden. I used textiles and acrylic medium to achieve the texture of the landscape.

Hand-dyed fabric, hand stitched. Part of a series to study color and value. 

Hand-dyed fabric, hand stitched. Part of a series to study color and value. 

Hand-dyed fabric, hand stitched. Part of a series to study color and value.