Tie-Dye Inspiration
TIP OF THE MONTH
August is the highlight of summer . . .at least in the Northern hemisphere. Now is the time to get to those happy summer time activities, at least they are happy times for me. Tie-dye is a great way to play with color and pattern intuitively on some white T-shirts or other fabrics. Alternative using bleach on dark fabrics is a fun twist. They are fun to make and super to wear. I find them to be bursts of light and color!
On another note, as you can see in the video above, witnessing the varying stages of development of the tomatoes in my parents-in law veggie garden feels metaphorically like project phases. In my sculpture projects, I plant seeds, create sketches, make models, finesse and develop these projects and witness other projects ripen up and being installed, like Flying Fish. For instance, last week, in Greece, I planted a seed. . .a submission for an outdoor installation proposal. I certainly hope that this seed sticks and becomes a contribution to the city of Amsterdam to inspire residents and visitors alike.
These stages of development are a good reminder to me, so wanted to share them with you as a reminder. As these projects grow they have unique needs. Some projects need time to brew, others need much energy. Others are able to continue off the vine and can make it on their own. It’s fun for me to relate project phases to the growth of tomatoes. t’s also fascinating to me how their size and color changes as they ripen from green, to yellow to orange to red. I am thinking to color code my project maps accordingly.
On another topic, I am delighted to continually share images of Flying Fish with you on social media (@daniellarubinovitz instagram) If you are in the area of Price Sculpture Forest on Whidbey Island (North-West of Seattle).please do go visit! Such fun. I am oh so grateful that this massive project was possible through the technology at our fingertips! I certainly miss not being there in person nonetheless.
Again… more info about my art and process is always on my instagram account @daniellarubinovitz.
Next on the list is happenings at the studio. O P E N
In the studio, team building workshops and pop up workshops for adults and kids are OPEN. So do inquire with me and book your session(s).
Let’s stay in contact about how we might collaborate together in workshops and art installations, yes!
xox Daniella
Do give the tip of this month a go about creating an ink painting, at the end of this newsletter. Feel free to contact me to explore your next chapter together, regardless of location. Skype, Whattsap Video, Zoom and Facetime at our fingertips, locations know no boundaries!
WHAT’S UP THIS MONTH:
A) Daniella’s Sculpture:
Flying Fish Sculpture, Price Sculpture Forest, Whidbey Island, Washington State (North-West of Seattle). This is a piece has been fully supported by donations, (if you build it, they will come).
B) Kidz Art Lab: Sundays 10-11:00 (Resumes 29 August as many families still traveling) …For +/- 3 years +/- 7 year olds . . . http://www.ateliermolenpad.com/kidzartlab https://www.facebook.com/kidzartlab/
C) Adult Art Lab (OPEN . . . ) FYI: There is whatsap group, for the in person adult pop up workshops. . . Please inquire with me! http://www.ateliermolenpad.com/intuitive-painting-plus/
D) Team Development- ( OPEN . . .) Ready for a team offsite session? Know of a team looking for just this? I work in all time zones! So much working in lockdown behind your screen. Come with your team on zoom, soon in person again. . .please contact me about details. No experience necessary! Really! Contact me.
E) SMART Coaching 1:1? Curious about what could be expected about working with me in a private coaching session? I combine Art Therapy (I’m an Art Therapist) and Coaching (and a certified Coach) with clients on a range of personal development topics. I use art as an initial tool to get an accurate picture of what is happening in the here and now. . .followed up with verbal coaching.
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OUR EXERCISE THIS MONTH:
Tie – Dye . . .
- Set aside some items that you would like to experiment with. White fabric offer most contrast.
- Use rope or elastics to make various pleating of the fabric. (many examples online)
- Choose some liquid dye colors and generously apply to the fabric.
- Let is soak in for 24 hours, for brightest colors.
- Cut the ropes or elastics.
- Rinse off in cold waters until no dye releases anymore.
- Let is dry.
- Enjoy the colors and patterns! Well done!
- Like to share a picture? Post your art and findings instagram @daniellarubinovitz & @ateliermolenpad. . .or Contact me for more on this topic.