Melanie Marr

Barn Shadows

39h x 23.25w inches

2019

Artist Statement

This quilt was inspired by a photo taken of a barn owl. Barn owls inhabit every state in the United States, however, their numbers have declined due to habitat displacement. This barn owl was a wonderful subject to paint and quilt.

Materials

Fabric, acrylic paints, batting, thread

Techniques

Image drawn on fabric, painting, quilting