Laura Gilmartin
Fiber Artist
I began quilting after retiring in 2009. I quickly realized piecing quilts was not where my talents lie. Combining my love for painting and drawing with sewing, I now create one-of-a-kind art quilts. Using inks, colored pencils, wax pastels, threads, fiber, quality fabrics and photographs, I strive to create depth that draws viewers in.
Current Project
2022
A friend of a friend, Wil Griego, took this photograph on his ranch in New Mexico. I saw it as a canvas for my art and with his permission, I started on it in August 2023.
August 30, 2023
Working on the hils and the background. The colors of the hills are my first challenge in this quilt.
September 4, 2023
Made a lot of progress and I'll be working on the shed next...
September 17, 2023
The shack is a real challenge. Getting the shades of the woods correct is taking some time...
September 20, 2023
Think he's ready for thread...
October 1, 2023
He's finished! Titled "Ride A Painted Pony" from Blood, Sweat & Tears' 1969 song "Spinning Wheel." The thread painting added all the right textures to the painted fabric, taking it from two dimensial to three. My thanks to Will for allowing me to work with his stunning photograph!
