I recently had the opportunity to present Creative Freedom: Mastering Art Quilting at the SAQA Annual Conference in St. Petersburg, Florida. My lecture focused on exploring the identity and potential of art quilters. I shared methods for maximizing creativity, drawing inspiration from Corita Kent’s “Rules for Students and Teachers” and Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way.
The conference offered many memorable experiences. I especially enjoyed visiting the James Museum of Western, Native American, and Wildlife Art, the Museum of Fine Arts with its beautiful kimono exhibition, and the SDA show at Florida CraftArt. A heartfelt thank you to the SAQA Florida members for hosting such a warm and welcoming event.
One of the highlights was the Spotlight Auction, which supports SAQA’s programs. I’m honored that my piece, Winter Trees in Stillness (6.5″ x 9″, matted to 4.5″ x 6.5″), received enthusiastic bidding and ultimately sold for a high price. I’m deeply grateful to the collector who gave it a new home.
