Questions & Answers about Julia’s Fiber Artwork:

Q: Why do you use fabrics instead of paint?

A: I use fabrics mainly because I really love working with the fabrics themselves , especially cotton and sustainable ( hemp cloth, linen etc.)If you think about it, in painting, the canvas itself IS a fabric. Then the paint goes onto the surface. With a hand dyed cotton or batik cotton fabric, the dye or color is infused into each thread of the fabric, which is the canvas. Digital fabrics ( which I rarely use, have the ink on top of the fabric.

Q: How long does it take you to make one of these fiber art pieces?

A: All the fiber art works are in 3 layers. It depends on the size, and complexity. The larger pieces, like Chromatic Warrior, can take several to many months due to the intricacy of the selection of fabrics, piecing, embroidery, quilting and hand-beading. A medium sized piece, such as the ones shown in Tides & Portals exhibit, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPRToBQyA3s&t=37s each can take anywhere from 3-4 weeks to make.

Q. Why use sustainable materials?

A: I am choosing to incorporate more sustainable materials, obviously, because of the environmental impact is much less and partly, because I just really like the way the fabrics and textures feel and look. I feel better about buying and using materials that are less of a strain on the natural environment, as sustainable fabrics like  hemp or linen,  use much less water and land in the growing process.

Q: Why can’t I touch the artwork itself? You can, if you are choosing to buy the work:-)

A: The reason is, it’s best to keep touching the surface fabrics to a minimum, so that oils and sweat in our fingers do not get into the fabric fibers and  cause damage over time. NOTE: Unlike clothing, these fiber artworks are NOT washable in a machine.

Q: Could I have an artwork similar to one that I see that I like, custom made by you, in a different size and order it ?

A: Yes, you could. This would be a commissioned piece. You may contact me with size  details, so we can start the process.

Q: If I purchase an artwork from you, does some of the money go to a good cause, and is it tax deductible for me? A: Yes and Yes, Depending. If you choose to have part of your proceeds go to a cause project, we can work out the details in advance. As far as tax deductible, there are several articles online regarding this: so do your research. https://www.zenbusiness.com/blog/can-i-get-tax-exemption-company-buying-artwork/