Basketry

So in my Native American Art History class, we learned how to make baskets! I opted to learn to make.....this kind, I don't remember what it's called, instead of a coil basket. You don't really need anything but the string and your fingers. Well, scissors to cut the strings, but that's it. I'm just learning, but this is what I have so far! It'll end up pretty small, but I'm okay with that. I wonder if it will stay that closed? Maybe I should weave it looser? *shrug* She explained basically how to do a pattern and add colors, so we'll see how that goes. I'm going to try and make a wave pattern around the middle. The process is very nicely repetitive. It would be fun to make a bunch of little ones as presents!

The Beginning

So. The purpose of this blog? I figure I'll use it to keep track of the different kinds of art I try. Maybe document my experiences as I learn. Sounds simple enough. Perhaps it'll even be interesting. :)

As it was just Easter, I'll start with the eggs I did this year! I had a lot of fun playing with multiple colors. Part of that was concentrating on layering light to dark dyes, and part of it was using a white crayon to preserve sections. This is an interesting way to think about layering ink in Printmaking as well....

(Funnily enough, I made that potholder as well, a long time ago out of twine and newspaper and LOTS of glue. It was an experience. XP)