Improv Garden Product:Improv Garden A citric green hand carved

A citric green hand carved basswood bead is flanked by a bright sterling circle and a black oxidized line of tubing

the pigments are securely bound to the painting surface which allows work done in egg tempera to survive for centuries

The artist makes each of his sculptures using traditional ceramic hand-building methods: slab

Visible carving marks and layers of muted milk paint create a time-worn patina

Its slanted shade is covered with Kevin O'Brien silk velvet fabric rich with texture

Improv Garden Product:Improv Garden A citric green hand carved"Improv Garden" was inspired by the colors of a flower bouquet. The abstract flower blocks are each a different design, seeming to climb up the green background to reach the sun. Creating lines and shapes directly out of fabric is liberating, engaging Grisdela in a dialogue with her materials. The final touch is the texture created by the free motion stitching, pulling the composition into a cohesive whole. Design pieced improvisationally from cotton