Fiber and Textile Art, Mixed Media, Painting, 2D Art, 3D Art
“Ethereal" - painting, mixed media, fibers
“Reflection" - Painting, cheesecloth, mixed media, thread painting
Artist Statement
I received my art degree from the Colorado Art Institute in 1978. Since then, I have been creating art in many forms; oil, watercolor, pen and ink, charcoal, mixed media, and fiber art. I began quilting 30 years ago and although I loved to create beautiful quilts, my love of art moved me into fiber and textile art, leading me to launch DJ’s Fiber Arts (DJ is short for my first name, Debbie Jo). I am an award-winning fiber and multi-media artist, creating fiber and mixed media art, painting my own fabric, embellishing using different fibers and mixed media such as pastels, inks, color pencils, silk, wool, paints, and more.
Creating fiber art is a deeply personal journey for me, allowing me to merge my love for tactile experiences with my passion for self-expression. Each stitch I make serves as a vessel for my emotions, thoughts, and experiences, woven together into a unique tapestry of my inner world.
Through the rhythmic motion of my hands, I find solace and meditation, as I immerse myself in the creative process, unraveling the threads of my imagination to bring forth something entirely new and meaningful. Fiber art is not just my craft; it reflects my soul, a medium through which I communicate with the world, leaving traces of my essence in every intricate detail.
Today, I am a full-time fiber artist who enjoys sharing my knowledge through the unique and exciting classes I offer throughout the country, introducing students to the amazing world of art. I am also honored to be an instructor at the School of Fine Arts, Tubac, AZ.
For further information on all my classes and work, please visit my website at www.djsfiberarts.com. You can find my artwork at Cactus Wren Gallery, Tubac, AZ and SAAG Gallery, Tucson, AZ.
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"PIMA" - mixed media, felting, painting, heavy silk thread painting
When I create art, I think of how I can I make it stand out, make it different. Pima took over a year to complete with over 1000 pieces of fabric, needle felting, and mixed media. The eye is made with Inktense, Inks, thread. Silk threads, hand-dyed fabrics, mixed media.
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"Strike A Pose" - fibers, painting, mixed media, heavy thread painting
While driving through Tonopah, NV, wild burros were strolling along the road, This burro just stopped and looked. She was fun to create, using hair from my horses for the mane and tail. Sky was hand painted; hand-dyed fabrics were used. Mixed media: fibers, inks, pastels, wool. Heavy thread painting.
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"Day Into Night" - mixed media, paint, fabric and fibers, heavy thread painting
When the Arizona sun begins to set, the sky comes alive, with its beauty. The sky is hand painted and much of the fabric is hand dyed. Mixed media: oil pastels and color pencils, inks. Cheesecloth was painted to create the spikes of the cactus. Tulle used to capture sunrays.