by Great Joy Studio | Mar 21, 2013 | Art News
. . . And, just in time for spring. Putting to bed this morning our latest fabric collection. It is a new direction for me and one that I intend (God willing) to fully explore before leaving this subject matter. I am not at liberty to reveal any details yet but, it certainly feels good to lift my head from this one. The long and painstaking development of this group began last summer and work on it was interrupted by a variety of life and business events. So, re-gaing the creative momentum was tough at times and delayed the final results. Whew! Another one close to my heart. We’re looking forward to introducing this art group (Quit Market in Portland – sneak peek) so please, stay tuned.
Finally lifting my head from the drawing board, (and computer) yeeah!
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by Great Joy Studio | Feb 21, 2013 | Studio
Just for fun and practice, Syd and I decided to try a little video this afternoon. Our first so, the quality is not the best and I was using a hard lead pencil so, the detail is difficult to see until the end. This was one of the many drawing exercises in the book titled, “Fun With A Pencil” by Andrew Loomis. One of my dad’s. It was one of the first tools that I remember my dad sharing as he mentored me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEdtb4Tw4Og
Now, can anyone explain how I can upload this here from You Tube?
by Great Joy Studio | Jan 28, 2013 | Studio
Whoa! Speaking of catching up, just before Christmas I made a major studio purchase that I hope will speed up production significantly. Although first, I needed to make room,
experience a little intimidation setting up, 
find the best (spot) home,
and begin to play. 
I was told it will be a little bit of a learning curve but then . . . smooth sailing? Hoping so.
Taking a block break during this process & finishing up on a new fun collection.
by Great Joy Studio | Jan 21, 2013 | Art News
Catching (my breath) up from the 2013 Americas Mart Gift Show in Atlanta has been a challenge. Last week was spent finishing work in progress, organizing thoughts, materials, contact info and sending off new art for future (hopefuls) projects.
A few photos of trip highlights.
The eighteen floors of showrooms – looking up the escalator stairway from a welcome cafe resting spot.
Friday night’s annual artist meet up.
A chance meeting with pumpkin pals.
And an artist pal’s signings. This one with Robin Davis at one of the new (additional) Carson locations
Gathered inspiration for studio & home decor ideas.
Stopped by to see an old (licensee partner) friend.
Met new partners, Brian and Todd, the dynamic duo of Frames Plus, Inc. & enjoyed seeing three of my recent collections displayed in their showroom window. The framed print products will be available soon – updates to come.
Wheeled & dealed. 😉
Weathered a dicey ride home.
To a safe and sunny return.
by Great Joy Studio | Nov 26, 2012 | Art News, Quilting & Fabric
Quilting Treasures “Short and Stout” collection of fabrics delivered this week!
Created earlier this year . . .
. . to the finished goods, which are truly beautiful. Hope you’ll enjoy.
To get a better look of what was inside, visit us on Facebook:
Tidings of Great Joy, LLC
or click on the Quilting Treasures link at the top of this page.
Available in quilt shops now.
by Great Joy Studio | Nov 12, 2012 | Art News, Quilting & Fabric
Working so far ahead for fabric and other product collections, release dates do not always allow an opportunity to share the work while in progress. In the coming weeks/months, I hope to incorporate some just for fun projects into my schedule that would provide an opportunity to show personal techniques and new ones I want to try, as well.
Our “Bakers Dozen” fabric collection is available in quilt shops now so, I thought I would post a few sketches done around this time, last year. You may remember my June 8th post when the fabrics were delivered to me. I confess – I was eager to show this beautiful batch of goods & goodies from Quilting Treasures. 
