I am a multidisciplinary artist. I practice the art of ‘What If?” Art touches my soul. I would like to share my art with you and hope you find joy.
I began my art career as a painter. I graduated from being only a painter to using painterly techniques in my creative tool box for producing innovative fiber and mixed media art. My tool box overflows with techniques using reclaimed fabrics, found objects, paint, stitch and discovering ways to manipulate those elements for desired results.
Reclaiming and reusing items others have discarded to give it a second life is a passion of mine. Many times the found object dictates how I use it. It may become wall art or an assemblage sculpture. You can find works in progress on my studio table, design wall or my studio easel. When I have a chance, I enjoy plein air painting that allows me to enjoy the natural world outside my studio,.
Although I rarely exhibit or enter competitions now, my work has been exhibited in museums and galleries from Birmingham, England to both coasts of the US. My art can be found in private and corporate collections, magazines and hardcover publications. A partial list of publications and exhibitions can be found here on my website.
JP Dawes Contemporary Artist 
I love your first paragraph and the philosophy it expresses. It has given me food for thought, as I aspire to a similar stance in the rest of my life but recognise that I struggle more with that in the context of my quilting. You have made me resolve to do better in 2015.
Thank you. I’m Pleased to inspire you.
hello there, I saw your upcycled art quilt in the winter stampington magazine. I did read the instructions, but still have a question. is the paper and photo paper treated with anything for washing, or is this strictly art work? and not intended to be really washed and used? did you sew the paper into the quilt? I loved the colors, composition and the techniques you used. I enjoyed looking at it…thanks again…
Thank you! I have sent you an email answering your questions.
Thought of you today and remembered the “Distoriated” label you used for your blog, so I was able to find you. Inhope all is well with you. We are now living in Texas full time (as of this summer). We had been wintering here (Denton area) for 3 years, but the AR house sold this year. Stay in touch.
Hello Janice: I love your work!! I’m in search of your Pat 7476 Urban Creep fabric. It is my favorite design to work with. I originally purchased a number of yards, but have used it all up. Do you have any for sale? Thanks – in advance. Barb Stewart