Keeping with my current theme of inspiration of Antoni Gaudi I was thrilled with the Building Prompt. My only problem was which building to select. Parc Guell is a privatised park system composed of gardens and architectural elements in Barcelona. With urbanisation in mind Eusebi Guell assigned the design to Gaudi. It was built from [...]
Skelton Revealed
Lisa Walton2022-01-29T14:34:40+11:00The prompt of Anatomy should make you think of a living organism but my passion (some would say obsession) continues to explore the work of Antoni Gaudi. I was drawn to the skeleton framework that is the basic structure of any building. What better building to explore than Sagrada Familia, the unfinished masterpiece of Gaudi. [...]
Descent into the Lost World
Lisa Walton2022-01-29T14:32:32+11:00In keeping with my overall theme of Antoni Gaudi, the Lost World prompt made me think of descending into the crypt of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. This spiral staircase was designed by Gaudi and looking down into the spiral makes me think about where it would lead. All the original drawings and models of [...]
Faces of Gaudi
Lisa Walton2022-01-29T14:14:48+11:00I have always been a fan of Spanish architect Anton Gaudi. I love his organic shapes and colours and always feel inspired whenever I see his work. I have been fortunate enough to visit Barcelona a few times and admit that Casa Battlo is possibly my favourite building in the world. So with the Cloth [...]
Knocking on Heaven’s Door
Lisa Walton2022-01-29T14:05:57+11:00I have been fortunate enough to teach a few times in Italy in a little hilltop town called Orvieto. We stayed in a 14th century convent which has been converted into a B&B complete with nuns and a childcare centre. It is a lovely place to stay and teach. The entrance to this convent had [...]
Photo to Quilt Workshop
Lisa Walton2021-02-18T08:25:57+11:00Do you have a favourite photo you would like to turn into an original art quilt? Once you master this simple technique you will be able to create beautiful art quilts easily and with confidence. In this workshop you will learn a variety of ways to use simple photo apps to convert your photos into pattern [...]