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Penny Peters

Pueblo Indian Culture was my choice for a research theme; I was especially inspired by architecture, pottery designs, petroglyphs and kachina masks. Each of these topics was a rich source for art and design; as I explored each using a variety of media and techniques, I found that some colors and techniques worked better than others. Eventually, I selected a rich color scheme with a deep rusty orange base, and the choice of a color scheme led me to other decisions about structure and texture. I find the City & Guilds ‘’way” of working has now become the way I work...first deep exploration of a subject, with lots of experimentation on paper, then translating art on paper to numerous trials with needle and thread; the step of choosing the right stitch technique to produce a finished piece is an exciting one, and creating the final piece very satisfying. I am deeply appreciative of the excellent tutoring I have received along the way. Bringing a good piece of embroidery to life is no accident. Participating in C & G programs has been both challenging and inspiring, and I am truly grateful for the experience.

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	Gallery Home Artists in Residence Courses - (coming soon) Diploma Students Anita Luvera Mayer Anna Hergert Gwen Lowery Helen Custer Janelle Forgette Joan Mills June Steegstra Marianne Burr Penny Peters Sandy Little Wendy Jacobs Tour	Penny Peters Pueblo Indian Culture was my choice for a research theme; I was especially inspired by architecture, pottery designs, petroglyphs and kachina masks. Each of these topics was a rich source for art and design; as I explored each using a variety of media and techniques, I found that some colors and techniques worked better than others. Eventually, I selected a rich color scheme with a deep rusty orange base, and the choice of a color scheme led me to other decisions about structure and texture. I find the City & Guilds ‘’way” of working has now become the way I work...first deep exploration of a subject, with lots of experimentation on paper, then translating art on paper to numerous trials with needle and thread; the step of choosing the right stitch technique to produce a finished piece is an exciting one, and creating the final piece very satisfying. I am deeply appreciative of the excellent tutoring I have received along the way. Bringing a good piece of embroidery to life is no accident. Participating in C & G programs has been both challenging and inspiring, and I am truly grateful for the experience. View Gallery



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