Eggs on the Grill

Esterita Austin

53 x 43 inches

2020

ARTIST STATEMENT

I must say I have a lot of fun coming up with the titles, I can’t help but get a little playful. Actually, with this original image there was no broken lens, worm, or nest with eggs. The image was a little boring unless I just looked at it as a study in composition and color. But I needed more to peak my interest so I added those extra elements after the piece was finished, but before quilting. Finding the right title is always the most fun. This was the last piece in the series. As a painter I feel like I’m just warming up. These pieces may look very complicated but with my step by step technique it’s all very user friendly and intuitive.

MATERIALS

Parchment paper, light fusible web, organza, metallic acrylic paint, markers, paint pens, water-soluble ink block, wool batting, cotton backing

Drawing, painting, transferring, machine quilting