Comments on: Artist Spotlight part 3: Melanie Testa – up and coming

By: Leslie Tucker Jenison

Leslie Tucker Jenison — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 03:45:18 +0000

My dear friend in Kansas planted a ginko tree about a year ago. I love the shape of the leaves, and your collaborative piece seems to capture the special beauty of them perfectly.

By: Marsha Leith

Marsha Leith — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 23:16:16 +0000

Thanks Lyric.
The soy-wax batik is the next thing I want to try but does anyone know if it is true that people allergic to soy may be affected by the wax?
Love the gingko fabric.
I am taking 2 courses with Melanie in Chicago- can't wait....
Marsha

By: lyric

lyric — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:17:50 +0000

Jeannette - I LOVE your photostream!
(you all should click on over and enjoy it)

The foil adhesive is lightly rubbed, with a foam brush, through a silk screen. That's how the light coverage is gained.

By: Lorri Lee Chambers

Lorri Lee Chambers — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:11:12 +0000

I love gingko leaves they remind me of fairies when the wind catches them and they dance.

Melanie's work is very inspiring, and the colors are soothing

I am hoping now that I have been reminded of Art and Soul to be able to get there this year.

Thank You Lyric for your true heart of sharing.

By: Cathy Bargar

Cathy Bargar — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:24:23 +0000

Lyric, I just got your wonderful book for my birthday last week. What an excellent learning guide! I'd sure love to win the ginko leaves piece! I took a class, "Playing With Paint" from you on-line (I think through Quilt U?), and you're a terrific teacher.

By: Carol C

Carol C — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:58:59 +0000

Wish I could go to that retreat. Sounds like alot of fun. The interviews have been wonderful. I would love to meet you both. You're always very inspiring and the work on the ginko piece is just fabulous.

By: Diana Trout {Nan.DT@verizon.net}

Diana Trout {Nan.DT@verizon.net} — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 02:34:19 +0000

These interviews have been really excellent to read. What a great job you've done of highlighting Melly's work! She's got such a wonderful, fresh asthetic. I would LOVE to win you collab. It is a wonderful work.

By: jeanette, mistress of longears

jeanette, mistress of longears — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 01:28:51 +0000

Wow! How DO you do that foil? I love the way it looks worn.

By: Carole

Carole — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:15:25 +0000

I have enjoyed this so much.. sorry to see it coming to an end.
I am a fan of you both!

By: Martha

Martha — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:47:28 +0000

Ginkgo leaves–my favorite!I love Lyric's book Art+Quilt and have tried many of the exercises in it. Melanie's work is inspiring, too! I want to try layering the organza over cotton.
Martha Ginn