This is not your traditional denim on denim.. check out these fun combinations of dyed denim!   I have recently added denim skirts to my list of dyed denim in the Davidson Studio Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/DavidsonStudio?ref=si_shop

Come see me at the Warren Opera House in Greenfield, Iowa.  I will be at Ed & Eva's shop with some jackets and accessories!

Art - Is it Nurture or Nature.. yes!  An image of 3 generations of artists.  Anita went to college to study art.. got married and never stopped creating.  She is an experienced quilter.  Angela went to college to Study art and is currently an Art Teacher.. Kim is now in Art School.  We have some natural ability that comes with the genes.. but more importantly is the desire to always be creating something.  We 3 dabble in multiple mediums and love to make stuff!!  Check out our Etsy Store :  http://www.etsy.com/shop/DavidsonStudio?ref=si_shop  Watch for some new creations!

Insect Craze

I have a fascination with insects.  I especially love the cicada and will often find ones that have died in my path.  On our family vacations and summer activities, I will often photograph assorted insects and butterflies.  I have a small jar of insects that I have collected.

I have recently completed a series of small paintings of insects using my collection.

My kids think I am odd and yet....


My influence continues as my daughter completed a studio final using insects. She is a fiber art major in art school.  She used a wood lathe and created a dragon fly and butterfly body.  She carved wood wings for both.  She dyed the wood and the silk and added some embroidery details on the butterfly.  She dyed the silk using a Japanese Shibori method of dying.





My son is an art student in high school.  He recently finished this mosquito wire sculpture.  His teacher is entering it in Scholastic Art and Writing.


Maybe, I am not so odd after all.  I do love that my kids are able to enjoy art as much as I do.

American Quilter Cover Story - Anita's Art Quilt

 The textile artist began in my memory with my Grandmother, Ruth.  As a mother of 11 children, she was a resourceful woman who utilized a sewing machine and crochet needles for need and wants for her family.  I learned to sew on a 1950s Viking Sewing Machine that now resides in my mother's home.  I just handed off my mother's 1970s Viking to my daughter, who is a Fiber Arts Students at KCAI.  A hearty machine that I have used for many years.  

My talented Mother taught me to sew and has enjoyed making many things over the years. Her passion of the last several years has been quilting.  She enters several pieces every year in the Iowa State Fair and has received many ribbons.  She is a former President of the Des Moines Quilter's Guild.  Her most recent accomplishment is being on the cover of The American Quilter (November 2011).  The cover is an art quilt that she created as part of an American Quilter Society sponsored show.  Great job mom!

Highlighting the work of 3 generations of artists at Davidson Studios

See the work of Angela Davidson, Kim Davidson and Anita Gogerty.  Myself, Daughter and Mother.  Our individual artwork and creations can be found on www.Etsy.com/Davidsonstudios

Save Room for Cake

At Last.. I completed this set of three cake paintings.   The paintings are from an image of my own of a cake I made for one of my family members.  A colorful set reminiscent of Wayne Thiebaud.  (one of my favorite painters).  These are acrylic paintings on 12" gallery wrapped canvas.   They will soon be available in my Etsy shop.

Combinations

Coordinating colors of items in my Etsy Shop:  Hand Dyed Jackets, Vests and Flower Pins and Screen print tshirts.

Hmmm... These are new!

A translation of my flower wall hangings - a flower brooch pin. Find many of these in my Etsy shop.
Davidson Studio Etsy Shop

Bring on Spring!

Bring on Spring!  Pictured are new items I have added to my Etsy Shop.
Grey Portrait Silkscreen Tshirt,
Pink Hand Dyed Denim Vest,
Teal Hand Dyed Denim Vest,
Pink Dyed Linen Scarf
Orange Dyed Linen Scarf

Check out my Etsy Shop for more!

Stay tuned for another new item that I am working on and will be adding soon!

Not Your Grandma's Fiber Show

A few pictures taken by the Gallery Director, Terry Kearn,  of the Janice Charach Gallery.  The Fiber Show Link:  http://www.gallerydirector.blogspot.com/

Not Your Grandma's Fiber Show

I was recently invited to participate in a fiber show in the Detroit area.  I sent a set of 4 wall hangings as my contribution. The Fiber Show will take place at the Janice Charach Gallery. The show is called "Not your Grandma's Fiber Show".

A TAPESTRY OF BRILLIANT COLOR, STYLE AND INNOVATION


JANUARY 16 - MARCH 3, 2011

Here is a link that gives more detail about the show.:   Janice Charach Gallery

Acrylic Painting

Warren County, 24x30 Acrylic Painting, 2011

The first of many for 2011!

Hand Dyed Linen Scarves

 A new addition to my Etsy Shop:  Hand Made Hand Dyed Linen Scarves. The Scarves are 100% Linen. Various sizes are available.  Look and see a few of my recent examples here or click on the Etsy Shop Link to Davidson Studio. The Denim Jackets that are pictured are also available in my Etsy Shop.

A Summer Season Full of Custom Made Projects

This summer was probably my busiest on record. I was able to work around the many chauffeured activities of my kids, vacation and other leisure time fun.

I taught 10 art classes for students at the Daily Grind Coffee Shop and was featured in a small article in the Indianola Record Herald. (see previous post).

I also increased the inventory of hand dyed jackets in my Etsy Store. I am happy to say I have sold a few.

My most successful venture has been doing custom cushions and pillows for clients that have contacted me through my Etsy Store. The arrangements have worked out very well. Here are a few pictures.

Another fun-filled school year is about to begin. I look forward to new adventures in art. I hope to still fit in a few custom projects during the school year.

Fiber Art Classes for kids!

I have spent some of my summer days teaching fiber and textile art classes at our local coffee shop!
They have been a great success!  The teacher and students had so much fun!!

http://indianolarecordherald.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/201007010405/INDIANOLA01/100630017

Custom Made Bench Seat Cushion

This is a custom made bench seat cushion. It is made to order for this bench. It is an example of a custom made cushion that I can make for you.

This cushion was made custom for this bench using 3.5" high-density foam. I also wrapped it with a layer of batting for extra padding. The cushion also has welting/piping trim on the top and bottom seams in the same fabric as the cushion. I can make welting in a contrasting fabric as well.  Prices vary depending on size.  This one is listed in my ETSY shop for custom orders. 
 
Contact me for your custom projects!

Hand Dyed Denim Jackets

Here's a set of Upcycled Hand Dyed Denim Jackets in which I added to my Etsy Shop.  I have several jackets available in various colors and sizes. Take a look!

Hand Dyed Denim Jackets

This is a custom project requested by a friend. These are upcycled denim jackets that have been hand dyed and painted. These three jackets are children's size jackets for my friend's grandkids.

Freelance Seamstress II

Better Homes and Gardens, Special Interest Publications, Before and After, Spring 2007. This was probably my biggest job with Meredith Publications. The project consisted of an outdoor patio with four different color schemes. I created the cushion covers for the outdoor furniture, pillows and curtains. (Click on the picture to close up view.)