During my presentation, I’ll talk about the techniques to create and assemble the hundreds of pieces in each diamond, materials I use to create the wash of color and light across a gem’s surface, and the quilting techniques that enhance a gem’s facets. And, as so often happens with any artist’s decade-long journey, I’ll share what I’ve learned about the importance of choosing joy and saying “no” to fear as I made the leap from Corporate Life to the Creative Life.
You will receive a $25 Gift Card when you arrive for MJ's Trunk Show!
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Expect to possibly wear your mask properly. All-day. Anyone seen not following this practice will be asked to pack up and leave, without refunds.
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Instructor: | MJ Kinman |
Instructor Bio: | When people ask me what I do, I like to tell them "I make the biggest diamonds in the world! But instead of working with the hardest substances on earth, I work with the softest. cloth." The idea to create giant gem portraits took hold of my soul 20 years ago and has grown into a passion that has enriched my life as a textile artist. The adventure started years ago when, as a novice quiltmaker, I discovered an image of a gorgeous gem. With only a basic understanding of quilting techniques, and no knowledge whatsoever of gemology I was unsure how to transform that image into a pieced work of art. However, I was convinced there had to be a way. And I was determined to find it. After several years of research and experimentation, I made my first gem portrait. I work with fabric and paint to create larger-than-life portraits of colored gemstones. Inspired by the image of an actual stone, I study the gem to understand its particular personality, the play of color, and light across its facets. My goal is to capture the luminosity of these "Divas" and "Drama Queens" I prefer to work in a large format in order to convey the story of light and color encased in a gemstone. The larger format also provides viewers with a more intimate experience, inviting them to discover greater levels of detail as they approach the work. While I prefer to work in a series. my most recent series, "Bourbon Diamonds", celebrates Kentucky's iconic spirit. Each piece is a unique, one-of-kind design. |
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