by Nysha | Nov 20, 2011 | Adobe Illustrator, Doyald Young, Lynda.com
I am a new subscriber to Lynda.com This is a terrific site that is all about software training. I purchased Adobe Illustrator and the training at Lynda.com has been invaluable. There are also documentaries. The last I have watched is on logotype designer Doyald Young — “I have always liked helping people learn to draw. It is better to give than to receive. I think that teaching is rewarding. It (teaching) helps you decide what you believe in and what the real principles are that satisfy your aesthetic.” “I’m still learning how to draw. There are no secrets to what I do. All that I do is hard work and observation. Really! and doing things over and over until you’re satisfied with them and think they’re right.” This says the eighty year old of the craft he has practiced since youth. Thanks Doyald and thanks...
by Nysha | Sep 13, 2011 | retreat, UnCommon Threads Quilt Guild, workshops
UnCommon Threads Quilt Guild Retreat is coming up in November. My class, Connect the Dot Design is filling up fast! This is a little information about the supplies… plus a visual aid (love them!). Connect the Dot Design Supply List Fine Tip Sharpie Ultra Fine Tip Sharpie Pencil (mechanical pencil is preferred*) Pencil sharpener (for 2 mm mechanical or wooden**) Straight Edge or Drafting Ruler Eraser (pink rectangular with angled edge) Notes on Supplies — *I prefer a 2 mm Mechanical pencil (often labeled Drafting Pencil) as it is a little thicker than the 5 mm or 9 mm pencils. This preference id due to drawing with them and having a heavy hand that breaks finer leads. Use what you have, or is most available/cheap! **When you choose a finer/thinner lead there is no need for a sharpener. With a 2 mm or a wooden pencil there is. These two require different sharpeners. No matter which you choose if it does not have a built in container to capture the shavings please bring a small container for that purpose! ALSO – a drafting ruler or straight edge (Some times labeled a Grid Ruler) is a good tool to have. Rotary cutting rulers work, but the thickness of them is cumbersome. Using other items, like the edge of a pad or book also works — seeing through the straight edge is invaluable! ***Don’t let anything get in your way! A pencil with an eraser will suffice. The other supplies just make it simpler and more accurate. Kit Contains Copy Paper Card Stock Tracing Paper Layout Grids and Graph Paper Things...
by Nysha | Sep 8, 2011 | Carol Soderlund, Crow Timber Frame Barn, workshops
Going to a class with Carol Soderlund at the Crow Timber Frame Barn in a couple of weeks. The class is “Layer upon Layer” ad we have been asked to find images that we are inspired by of layer. Here are some of mine…. Free picture slideshow personalized with...
by Nysha | Aug 31, 2011 | Quilting, UnCommon Threads Quilt Guild, workshops
Connect The Dot Design Remember as a child doing connect the dots and pictures would appear. This is that simple. From a couple of simple dots will come lines and from repeated lines will build blocks Blocks that can be just a block, can be used in multiple to create layouts for a whole quilt. Or perhaps they will be the inspiration for a whole cloth quilting design… This is a simple workshop that will take you though the basics of designing; a block a layout for blocks or quilting. You choose! All this with no...
by Nysha | Aug 19, 2011 | tripping fest
I just got a new iPad. I like it. THEN I was asked what apps I liked. My reply was that I was not really into apps. But I did NEED a drawing app — so I went looking. And found TRIPPING FEST! What a great thing! I lost yesterday. But here was what I found. Some I created on my own, but most were collaborations. First with Christopher then Lydia (she is three and awesome!) and then Tripping Fest the Game was born and Christopher, Dana and I all played. FUN! Let me know what you think. Picture slideshow created with...
