Patchwork fields

An aerial view of the patchwork-like changing textures and colours in the fields around where I live in the UK. I used sand and pva texturing to build up the tree plantations and hedges which contain the cultivated fields of changing patterns all 'sculpted' by the farmers tractors and combine harvesters.

We have been away for a few days, but I was determined not to miss the Festival of Quilts at the NEC in Birmingham, so we returned yesterday, and I have spent a lovely day viewing, being inspired and shopping! I started at the Traditional Quilt category (where better to start?) and was very impressed by the standard of entries. Unfortunately I didn't pay attention to all the makers of these quilts so apologies in advance to all those who are not credited. This was a beautiful wholecloth hand…

I did this lesson with seventh graders, most of who have not learned anything about perspective drawing. This was a wonderful introduction to perspective drawing & landscapes. I would recommend it for 5th-7th grade. We did a 1 point perspective worksheet first. The use of soft pastel on colored construction paper is no fail. I love setting the kids up with a project that is destined to look great. Students had to draw a landscape and include crop lines some how. Tracing in sharpie before…

Farmland field rural landscape aerial vista by fotoVoyager

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QUILTED FIELDS 12x16x1.5 acrylic on canvas Might just be finished with this one. Oh maybe a tweak or two, you know me. Combined my love of patchwork and aerial views to add to my Plane View series. First thing I did to ring in the new year was purge and organize my small studio. Added some narrow shelves to hold some of the small pieces that get in the way. Then I PAINTED like it was my JOB! Imagine that. When I wasn't painting I was working on the website, which is similar to pulling my eye…

Discover the unique, handcrafted recycled art of Karen, an artist from County Kerry, Ireland. Using repurposed fabrics, Irish tweeds, and everyday materials, Karen creates one-of-a-kind textile pieces inspired by the beauty of Irish landscapes. Each artwork blends sustainable craftsmanship with creativity, offering meaningful gifts and pieces for art lovers and collectors.

Patchwork || Michael Poliza