That Blackgirl Art

Art quilts and human rights

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Washing and hanging my indigo from class with Gasali Adeyemo at Aya Fiber Studio in Stuart,Fl https://www.instagram.com/p/COWoImZHbPx/?igshid=1xur4hzl9mt8k

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Washing out the indigo I made at Gasali Adeyemo’s workshop on Yoruba Indigo last week. Now practicing techniques at Atlantic Center for the Arts. No rest for creativity https://www.instagram.com/p/COVQHtTHONX/?igshid=qkhzxyp3wqq4

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No pool swimming today. Thanks, Eta! https://www.instagram.com/p/CHf30OgJnoK/?igshid=1m085dfa3to5r

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Found on ceiling fan, set outside on our poinsettia plant. Everyone happy. Accomplished something today! (at Altamonte Springs, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFyGD32nw6E/?igshid=1ala6fg3zmoz

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Wild indigo and hand dyed indigo. Inspiration https://www.instagram.com/p/CEeh9_ZnoNc/?igshid=n959hdxsz69w

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A pause to clean, refresh and reflect on my altarpiece. Everything has always been here. I will breathe. https://www.instagram.com/p/CEaRwoWH9_s/?igshid=guvyq8n3g0yv

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Practicing Indigo dyeing - two dips over white/blue/yellow/orange fabrics. Vat started in June!!! https://www.instagram.com/p/CEZcPVuHd_-/?igshid=kf85eblepsvv

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Print magnolia leaves on fabric, but them out and quilt each one for a tree branch in a big quilt. Very satisfying work. https://www.instagram.com/p/CEH7puKnOg7/?igshid=1sjjqgukj9rqj

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Swimming goggles - took 15 minutes and all my new swimming strength and agility to change the nose piece so it won’t hurt my face. First world problem yet sense of great accomplishment https://www.instagram.com/p/CDq0dorn8mS/?igshid=1ww6mfnr3oxl0

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“Flowers and People,” by Lauren A. Austin, 2020, artist hand guided machine quilt drawing, no computer ever. https://www.instagram.com/p/CDpL8O5Hg41/?igshid=gve4lasukna6

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Indigo. So much more to learn. Appreciating the artists that teach by word and example. https://www.instagram.com/p/CCJY1GdnH0q/?igshid=139pgikej0vod

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Indigo all from the same vat. So many shades https://www.instagram.com/p/CCJYbELHpJW/?igshid=13rb0fsao9wi3

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Bead hair https://www.instagram.com/p/CCJYKmZHD-i/?igshid=fo5dv1dykn66

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All ready for virtual 3 day indigo dye workshop with Aboubakar Fofana and Botanicalcolors.com https://www.instagram.com/p/CBqPl5mnMb9/?igshid=1kc81dyzl6gh

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I am working, thank you. https://www.instagram.com/p/B2wtXCznXy0/?igshid=1pciv9tv28y7z

[nevver]

Undo the Damage of Sitting

[artist-refs]

(Technically, this isn’t about saving your hands… but if you draw, you’re probably doing a lot of sitting, so…)

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[gallusrostromegalus]

Srsly tho as a writer and illustrator- these exercises are just as important as your hand ones and will save you. So much pain.

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Preparing for Workshop at Atlantic Center for the Arts next week. Preparation is calming. (at Altamonte Springs, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1ly4s6HiTb/?igshid=8e2gtfgw1a86