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| Caught in the Act Photo: Copyright 2010 by Barbara Barrick McKie, all rights reserved. |
Barbara Barrick McKie’s award winning art quilts all have a starting point such as a photograph, a piece of fabric, an idea, a theme or an object. Her wide variety of talents plays a large part in each exclusive creation of her work.
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| Crested Barbet Photo: Copyright 2009 by Barbara Barrick McKie, all rights reserved. |
All of the art quilts Barbara creates begin with a piece of white
fabric.
Her experimental approach to creation pulls from her varied history as a research microbiologist, professional art quilter, bridal gown designer/manufacturer, homebuilder, and computer consultant to bring together strong textures, contrast, and graphic appeal often using only her own fabrics.
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| The Batik and the Iris Photo: Copyright 2008 by Barbara Barrick McKie, all rights reserved. |
Her experimental approach to creation pulls from her varied history as a research microbiologist, professional art quilter, bridal gown designer/manufacturer, homebuilder, and computer consultant to bring together strong textures, contrast, and graphic appeal often using only her own fabrics.
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| Mandarin Duck Photo: Copyright 2010 by Barbara Barrick McKie, all rights reserved. |
From her Whimsical Plantimal Series, Barbara's interest in animals and flowers come together combining Vanda orchids and mountain sheep eyes.
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| Vanda Sheep Orchid Photo: Copyright 2010 by Barbara Barrick McKie, all rights reserved. |
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Visit Barbara’s Website to see more of her amazing art quilts, beaded jewelry, and wearable art. The detail on each piece of work is unique to the piece and its subject. Here you will also find Jim McKie's sculptures.
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| Pondering Pelican Photo: Copyright 2010 by Barbara Barrick McKie, all rights reserved. |
Barbara lives in a solar home she designed and built in Lyme, Connecticut.
Sources:
McKie Art Studios
Sources:
McKie Art Studios
Photos used with permission of the artist.
I can't stop looking at these; they are all so wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHer quilts are so beautiful! If you haven't, check out the link to her art studio to see even more of them. I quilt and can only hope to ever make one half as wonderful as hers.
DeleteThese are amazing. I didn't even know something like this existed. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI fell in love with her work the minute I saw the first one! You're welcome, and thanks for visiting!
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