SHELLEY BRUCAR FIBER ARTIST Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 Inspired by nature COMMISSIONS WELCOME Call Shelley to talk about designing   a unique piece of art for your home or office 847-921-4364 Morning Reflections in customer's home My work is inspired by nature.  I have always been awed by the beauty and splendor of mountains, waterfalls and forests, and I believe the tactile nature of fabric makes this medium ideal for rendering such exquisite scenery.   Hand-dyeing gives each piece of fabric an alluring quality and brilliant color and makes each piece of cloth unique.  I use painting, photo transfer, threads, and other surface design elements that the piece demands, going wherever the design takes me.  My current work often starts with a photograph I have taken near home or when traveling.  The photograph is used for inspiration, and whole or partial photos may be printed on fabric and included in a piece.   In my art, I try to convey a sense of serenity that people often get from seeing beautiful scenery.  It is my hope that the viewer will, at least momentarily, let go of the demands of daily life and establish an emotional connection with nature through my work.   SOLO EXHIBITIONS * Prairie Center for the Arts, Schaumburg, IL  January, 2008 * Old Town Art Center, Chicago, IL  Aug, 2007 * Indian Trails Public Library, Wheeling, IL  May, 2007 TELEVISION / NEWSPAPER * Daily Herald, January, 08 * Comcast Cable, "Artist to Artist"  Nov, 07 - Feb, 08 SELECTED EXHIBITS *International Quilt Festival, Rosemont, IL April, 2008 * Fine Art of Fiber, Chicago Botanic Garden, November, 2007 * International Quilt Festival and Market, Houston, IL  October, 2007 (by invitation) * Northwest Cultural Council, Rolling Meadows, IL  Aug - Sept, 2007 Corporate Artist Program * Nature of the West:  Contemporary Quilts (Invitational) National Historic Oregon Interpretive Trail Center, July - Sept, 2007 * International Quilt Association, Spring Festival, Rosemont, IL  April, 2007 * Haus Gallery, Chicago, IL  2007 * Anderson Arts Center Gallery Gift Shop, Jan, '07 - March, '07 * Winter Juried Exhibition, Anderson Arts Center, Kenosha, WI, Nov '06 - Jan '07 * Fine Art of Fiber, Chicago Botanic Garden, November, 2006 * The Human Condition, Studio Art Quilt Associates, August, 2006 * Quilts for Change, Cincinnati, OH, August, 2006 * International Quilt Market, Minneapolis, MN, May, 2006 * Denver National Quilt Festival, Denver, CO, May 2006 * International Quilt Festival, Chicago, IL, April, 2006 * International Quilt Market & Festival, Houston, TX, Oct, 2005 * Quilt Expo, Madison, WI, Sept, 2005 MEMBERSHIPS Studio Art Quilt Associates Surface Design Assoiciation Northest Cultural Council - Corporate Artist Program International Quilt Association NorthSuburban NeedleArts Guild Chicago Artist Coalition *** Shelley's Teaching Schedule: Libertyville Sewing Center, Libertyville, IL 847-367-0820 "PAINTING WITH FABRIC"   Sat, March 29, 10:30 - 4:30 "NEEDLE FELTING" Wed, March 26  10:30 - 1:30 "PHOTO ART QUILTS"   Mon, April 28, 10:30 - 4:30 LibertyvilleSewingCenter.com Prints Charming II, Rolling Meadows, IL 847-202-5602 "PAINTING WITH FABRIC" Thurs, April 3, 10:00 - 4:00 PrintsCharming2.com *** COMMENTS FROM SHELLEY'S CUSTOMERS  "I hung "Filtered Light" on top of my family altar yesterday and wanted to thank you again.  I am a BIG forest lover and this piece evokes such comforting feelings for me.  I feel lucky to have snapped it up before someone else got to it." *** "I decided to give the quilt for Mother's Day yesterday.   She loved the quilt and said it was the best gift that she received since we've been married!  Thanks so much…" *** "Omigosh - the finished quilt … commissioned that my hubby received for his b'day is ASTOUNDING!  Thank you SO much for all your gifts and talents..." *** "I don’t think there is a day that passes that I don’t look at my tie quilt and smile." *** "It's better than what I expected!" *** "The quilt was a smashing success!!  It is now proudly displayed in their family room and I have had wonderful comments on it.   Thanks again for helping me give my parents a great keepsake!" ***   QUILT-RELATED LINKS www.TracyMccabeStewart.com - Comtemporary art quilts www.leahdesigns.com - Chalk-alongs & unique accessories www.ConnieHester.com - Fiber Collage www.wernerstudio.com - Fiber Art www.TMRey.com - Fiber Art www.DebBaldwinDesigns.com - Art quilts & wearables www.thatoldbluehouse.com - Handcrafted quilt jewelry by Lisa Schureman  www.artextil.ch - Fiber Art  http://JackiPutnam.wordpress.com - Fiber art blog www.professionalquilter.com www.marthaginn.com - Fiber art & Watercolor www.theartlist.com www.needlepointeltd.com - Threads & other embellishments.  122 Northwest Hwy., Palatine, IL www.retireonpurpose.com/unique-retirement-gift-idea.html - Retirement coaching to design a retirement life you will love ...more links to be added regularly... ************