Barn Quilts

Artist Statement

I learned barn quilt painting from Renee Brooks at the Florence Art School in West Jefferson, NC.  I adore the process of designing, drawing, and most importantly, painting the barn quilt. It's meditative and appeals to my love of patterns and colors. The way the painting reveals itself as I remove the painter's tape is a joy in itself. And who knew I could love geometry so much? I am a purist in this sense, I don't do any freeform painting, only traditional geometric shapes that are derived from classic quilt blocks. I consider myself a barn quilt folk artist in the fine art tradition...I only do custom designs and take a lot of time to carefully paint the piece using multiple coats for sharp lines and solid, yet smooth and vibrant finishes. Read more about my process below.

Process

I first create the original design using the digital illustration software Canva. Then, the "canvas" for my barn quilts is a durable 3mm aluminum composite sign board that holds up well to the elements. I draw the design in pencil and then paint the barn quilt using a multi-coat dabbing technique with an exterior-grade, satin-finish paint that assures smooth and solid coverage. To finish the project and for UV protection, I apply a triple coat of Polyacrylic. 

Barn Quilt Custom Project Requests

I may be available for custom work if my busy schedule allows and I am also available to teach classes in barn quilt painting. Feel free to contact me.

Blue Ridge Spruce Barn Quilt 36x36

Level 4 Barn Quilt Design