Workshop series- Holographic Memories

Holographic Memories or Holographic Images Workshop evolved when the computer, digital camera and printing were available in the early 2000's.  I have loved photography since I was in my 20's and now I could use it in my art! 

I print on a variety of fabrics and substrates and have a workshop dedicated to that called Digging into Digital Printing. An exciting workshop too.

This workshop evolved from printing on transparent materials, specifically  silk organza.

Fog Rising- 3 photo placement 

I began layering it on my media media work, when I noticed it created a shadow image as I lifted the printed silk from the carrier paper. 

Fog Rising detail sideways to show effect 

Whoa! 

I set to figuring out how to present this in a fiber construction that makes a 3-D image when viewed. 

The Holographic technique was born!

I published this in Quilting Arts Magazine, 2007 and was invited to do a Quilting Arts TV show, the second TV series.

It is available as a download from Interweave. (Link on the right sidebar.)

Now I share this technique in workshops. I have several coming up including a Cruise this winter. (Please click on the tab at the top of this blog on Scheduled Workshops for more information.)

Description

Create your own holographic image with this inventive digital fiber technique!

Using your imagination and digital photographs, capture your loved ones or favorite subjects with an innovative 3-D effect. 

Each student will mount and finish an 8 x10 piece. Some pre-workshop image preparation.

Making a DVD- Textured Photos

After flying to Denver, I found a shuttle and was whisked off to Loveland.

I arrived the day before the shoot so I would be rested. Excited, nervous but rested.

I practiced and practiced so I was ready. I had lots of steps outs, ideas and techniques to show.

*I have to add, my MO is to stuff as much as I can into a workshop- same here. The DVD explains the process of printing on lightweight molding paste to add texture, interest and lots of fun to digital fiber. It is long but, well, thats good- right!
Looking calm (below)- not!

* a quote from the blog post below- "I discovered Wen and her innovative, cool experiments a couple of years ago. When I get frustrated or bored with my work, I just ask myself : "What would Wen do?" She is the best! I use my digital camera or a scanner to make images of my work. The college where I teach (Paul Smith's in New York State's Adirondack mountains) has a couple of great large scanners if I have a larger piece. I'm also working with a friend who aspires to do professional photography."
*nice blog post here

The staff was very helpful and patient. This photo show how the camera will pick up what I'm showing on the computer. I love this stuff!

*the DVD can be found here

Digital imagery in Fiber Art

Digital imagery in Fiber Art: Using Textured Backgrounds for a Painterly Effect with Wen Redmond

Join fiber artist Wen Redmond and learn her captivating technique for adding unusual dimension to fiber art with textured photographs.

First, you'll journey through Wen’s step-by-step process for printing a photograph on a textured background by spreading lightweight molding paste onto a stabilizer base and adding textural markings. Then, learn how to add another layer after the substrate dries by using it as paper in an inkjet printer. You'll also discover tips and tricks for printing using both Adobe® Photoshop® and Microsoft® Word to create a painterly photo thin enough to be sewn and manipulated. Finally, you'll love adding finishing layers by playing and experimenting with textured mediums!

Embark on a wonderful and fun journey with Wen Redmond and celebrate the limitless possibilities of combining digital photography and texture.

watch a clip!

Blog promo for my DVD by Interweave Magazine 

http://www.quiltingdaily.com/blogs/quilting-daily/archive/2012/09/18/make-textured-photo-quilts-with-digital-imagery.aspx

Can be purchased!