Nancy Dobson ~ Textile Art

Our house has been in renovation since January, and will be for quite some time.  Thank goodness I have an escape from the dust and mess that's going on in the house.  It will all be worth it when it's done, but it's nice to immerse myself in something other than painting walls and sweeping drywall

We ascended the hill with anticipation.  We've heard about these wild horses of the Book Cliffs, but have been unsuccessful in seeing them.  Until this hike, that is.  They have eluded us in the past, but we were feeling enthusiastic about this day.  We have visited this area on our mountain bikes,

It's not that I haven't been in my studio since August.  I've actually had some good studio time, but I've also taken time to hit the trails for some exploring and photo shooting.  Now that the temperatures have dropped and the days are dark, the studio time will increase.  My computer is filled wit

 There's a quilt in that mess........... somewhere. I'm on a mission.  My mission is to create two quilts for our cabin, from scraps of fabric. It seems everyone who comes into my studio tells me I don't have much fabric. Well, I'm here to tell you........I have plenty of fabric, and I swear those f

If your artistic muse is taking a break, a great prescription is  an art retreat.  I just spent two glorious days at  Gateway Canyon Resort at the Alegre Retreat.  The surroundings are awe inspiring, with red rock walls reaching to … Continue reading →

I belong to a critique group here in Colorado.  Along with bringing pieces to be  critiqued, we also want to expand our creative curiosities by sharing ideas and/or challenges to the group.  What a great way to jump start ideas! … Continue reading →

After an interesting winter drive down the Alaska Highway, we are getting settled in Colorado.   The wildlife was abundant on our adventure, with an impressive display of bison, moose, caribou, elk and even a wolf. I must say, the … Continue reading →

I was asked to write a post for The Art Quilt Association web site, so thought I would also post it here. As I prepare to head to the high desert for my annual escape from winter, I reflect on … Continue reading →