Simple

Sometimes simple is the best.  A quick photograph of wild flowers in Louisiana to use as a reference for a drawing. 

Final Stages of Artwork for "A Collection of Silence" and Preview of Catalogue

Adding some elements from these photos to Moon Gate.  Artwork for "A Collection of Silence" is in the final stages.  

A preview of the catalogue for the exhibit is available on French & Michigan Gallery website.

Working

I have moved Moon Gate to a smaller working space.  It changes in different space and lighting.  The more I Iook at it the more I realize that the piece does what I hoped that it would do.  There is a the moment at dawn when you can still see the moon and the sun is starting to rise.  The sky and the earth seem to be one.  The morning that I watched the sun rise at the iris farm in Lafayette was foggy.  Birds and insects were singing.  Dogs barked and a rooster crowed in the distance.  Occassionally a car drove by on the main road.  The sounds were peaceful and still.

This drawing is starting to have the feel of that morning.  

Pliable Drawing

I am beginning to think of this form as a pliable drawing.  Moon Gate here in a collapsed configuration in the studio.  I am sure both the drawing and presentation will change between now and its presentation at French & Michigan Gallery.  

Lisa Qualls: A Collection of Silence Catalogue

Available to order on Amazon or through French & Michigan Gallery.  

Moon Gate

Some detail shots of Moon Gate.  A compilation of drawings in 3 layers. 

Louisiana Iris Order

I am putting a list of irises together.  Now is the best time to order from Louisiana Iris Farms since they ship from September 1 to November 15th. My current favorites are the subtle rusty beige irises but they are all gorgeous.

Louisiana Iris Farms catalogue.