We went to Amelia Island, Florida, to be part of a big event for ICM (International Cooperating Ministries) an organization that builds and equip churches around the world. It was our fourth time with them, making a fourth painting for them. As before, this was a group project, but this one involved gluing fabric, from Africa, right on the painting.
Here’s the final product, a painting/collage, on canvas, five feet wide by four feet high.
We did it in a day, what with a due date. But there was lots of thought and work that went into it beforehand, including the sketch, above.
During breaks, conference guests came by our “studio” at the back of the ballroom, selected a swatch of fabric and with a glue stick, adhered it into the design, with Anne’s oversight as to where.
Anne did most of the assembly, and gets most of the credit for the design. I gave the art direction to her, something she resisted, but pulled it off better than I ever would have. Meantime, I painted the faces and figures.
Here’s how it looked mid-way. As guests were given the afternoon off for relaxing, Anne and I plowed along till evening.
A detail.
Another detail.
The fabric of the dresses as seen close up.
In the end, both our names went on. It was a true collaborative effort, something unusual for us, as was the idea of making a painting with fabric, completely new.
Finally, all the guests received this miniature version, matted, and valued as a keepsake for the 150 or so guest couples. Some, by now, have a collection of these from past years.
They’re grateful, and so are we.
12:22 pm
SALUTE AND BLESSINGS GREAT WORK!
12:56 pm
This is exquisite and a brilliant community project. The two of you only get better and better with your gifted talents. Thank you for sharing.
4:34 pm
I really love this.
4:56 pm
It was amazing to see this take place from Thursday night thru Saturday. We already have our gift displayed. Thank you so much.
5:03 pm
I love it!
6:49 am
This is truly marvelous!!!
8:30 am
This is wonderfully brilliant! So amazing!!!
12:38 pm
Just lovely!!! Thanks for sharing. What an experience and marvelous painting!
12:53 pm
Wonderful work, Anne and Hyatt. You are indeed a great team.
4:45 pm
This makes me smile!!! Soooooo beautiful, inspiring and cool! I love how you both are creating such fantastic pieces of art for God’s glory!
8:09 am
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING IN EVERY WAY! I love this! What a treasure and tribute to both you and Anne’s talent and a testimony to your respect for each other. WELL DONE!