Here’s to stretching beyond our comfort zones.

This morning I installed the pieces of my exhibit at Half Moon Bay Library for my “Gettysburg in 2016” show. This involved several firsts for me.

1. I have never worked on this large a scale (36 inches by 72 inches) before.
2. I have never used fabric and yarn in my work before.
3. I have never hung a fabric work from the ceiling before.
4. I have never exhibited pages from my sketchbook on a wall before.
5. I have never tried making giclee prints of my sketchbook pages and mounting them on panels for wall hanging.
6. I have never tried an interactive art piece using fabric before.

I am making this list mostly to remind myself to celebrate today. Everything looks beautiful! I finished installing in about three hours. I managed to use a ten-foot ladder safely. Continue reading →