What can illustrators learn from quilters? In this workshop we will look to both traditional and contemporary textile artists to teach us about color and composition, pattern mixing, and working with constraints. We will touch some quilts, look at even more, and practice interpreting and depicting textiles with a variety of mixed media. No sewing skills required - we will be drawing quilts, not stitching them! This workshop is for drawers and designers interested in exploring the possibilities of using quilts as visual metaphor, narrative device, or decorative inspiration. We will discuss how quilting and illustration can be complementary, and the benefits of nurturing interdisciplinary creative practices.
Alanna Stapleton
Alanna Stapleton is an interdisciplinary artist and educator from Minneapolis. Her work has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators NY and shown across the midwest. She works in graduate admissions at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design and is a Teaching Artist at the Textile Center.