After thirty years as a graphic designer Paula Kovarik has time now to pursue her art. Working in both 2D and 3D formats she uses stitch as a central focus. Her free motion stitching brings depth to composition, texture to emotions and line to ideas. Her work has been shown in national and international shows devoted to the art of the quilt including Quilt National, Quilt=Art=Quilts, FiberArt Now Excellence in Fibers, ArtQuilt Elements and Visions shows. It has been collected by the International Quilt Museum, Memphis International Airport, Memphis Urban Arts Commission and private collectors. She has been profiled in American Craft, Fiber ArtNow and Art Quilting Studio magazines. Paula lives and works in Memphis, TN as a full-time artist.
Workshop: At Play in the Garden of Stitch
Using stitch in artwork begins with an expressive line. Learn to focus on the character of line through simple drawing, composition and stitching exercises. Participants will accumulate a toolbox of techniques for seeing, interpreting and completing concept-driven work through stitch. Open to all skill levels.
- First we make a mess. Begin to see that line is active and reactive.
- Embrace the wonky. Learn to make the most of whatever occurs by joining ideas to line motifs and see what develops.
- Think in thread. Translate visual stimuli into pathways by stitching in continuous line.
- Cut it up! Use your stitching samples to create unique compositions and 3D forms.