Indiepublic

5 o'clock crows (sara h harper)
  • Female
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • United States
Share 

5 o'clock crows (sara h harper)'s Friends

5 o'clock crows (sara h harper)'s Groups

5 o'clock crows (sara h harper)'s Discussions

 

5 o'clock crows (sara h harper)'s Page

Gifts Received

Gift

5 o'clock crows (sara h harper) has not received any gifts yet

Give 5 o'clock crows (sara h harper) a Gift

Latest Activity

I've been pulling prints this weekend so that I can finish up a piece, which I'm pretty sure is going to become an artist's book. (I got up ridiculously early this morning. This picture was taken shortly after the sun came up. ) These prints ...
November 3
August 31
August 31
August 12
July 28
July 23
July 22

Profile Information

Location:
Baton Rouge, LA
About Me:
My formal education was in printmaking and I love to create patterned fabric to use in my quilts, yardage and other fabric creations. When I'm not making quilts, I love to take photos, draw, and create object multiples.
Gender:
Gal
I am a/an:
Independent Artist/Designer, Blogger, Shopper
(Designers only) I create:
resist patterned textiles, quilts, home accessories, yardage
(Designers only) I am willing to do:
Custom orders, Consignment, Wholesaling
(Designers only) I have been featured on:
nothing yet
(Designers only) My work is sold at:
etsy
Website:
http://fiveoclockcrows.blogspot.com/
Website #2:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=33526
Favorite Designers/Artists:
Lately I'm looking at Matisse, Cezanne, ukiyo-e prints (esp. Hokusai) and Victorian pattern design.
Favorite Music/Musicians:
Again, it changes- but lately ivy, soul coughing, death cab for cutie, fountains of wayne, amy winehouse.
Favorite TV Show & Movies:
I've been addicted to Law & Order forever, true crime shows, project runway.
Favorite Books / Authors:
Margaret Atwood, Alice Munroe, The Pillow Book of Sei Shonogan, Joyce Carol Oates, Robertson Davies.

5 o'clock crows (sara h harper)'s Photos

Loading…

5 o'clock crows (sara h harper)'s Blog

5 o'clock crows (sara h harper)

wow! it's been a while

I've been pulling prints this weekend so that I can finish up a piece, which I'm pretty sure is going to become an artist's book.



(I got up ridiculously early this morning. This picture was taken shortly after the sun came up. )


These prints are supposed to be waxed and folded down into envelopes, a… Continue

Posted on November 3, 2009 at 11:51am —

5 o'clock crows (sara h harper)

new fabric

The last few weeks have seen a lot of work on new colors and patterns. I admire two color patterns and constantly aspire to designing more of my own, but in my own work I always want to fill up all available space and saturate the picture plane. My two-color work lacks the richness that I love and that hand-dyeing is particularly suited to. Instead of fighting against myself, I'm embracing my aesthetic and going with it.

So, without further ado:

I really like the colors on these first two piec… Continue

Posted on July 23, 2009 at 8:44am —

5 o'clock crows (sara h harper)

Everything's all a-boil

The past few weeks have been all about new colors and patterns here at 5 o'clock crows. Yards of fabric have been waxed and dyed; now it's time to remove the wax. This part is a little bit like my birthday- I may have some idea of how the fabric will look, but I never really know until the wax is boiled out and the fabric is dried and pressed.

So much of my dyeing process is about changing the state of something and combining opposites. Start with white fabric, add wax, add salt, water, and dye… Continue

Posted on July 22, 2009 at 12:30pm —

5 o'clock crows (sara h harper)

in the garden

I'm amazed every year when these caladiums come back.

.



I want to use these close up shots for some fabric design, or some encaustic work. Yum

Continue

Posted on June 13, 2009 at 8:34am —

5 o'clock crows (sara h harper)

new linen towels

I was out of town last week and now that I'm back, I'm amazed at how much I've had to do to get caught up. I'm a little surprised at myself, actually. I didn't realize how productive I've been over the last month or so until I stopped for a week and had to start up again. Go me!

I'm getting things going in the studio...I've been looking at piles of white fabric with wax on it, waiting to be dyed. Meanwhile, I have a peek at the fabric for a new set of linen kitchen towels. I finished this befor… Continue

Posted on June 4, 2009 at 8:42pm —

Comment Wall (12 comments)

You need to be a member of Indiepublic to add comments!

Join this Ning Network

At 3:10pm on August 3, 2009, Nancy Monsebroten said…
Thank you so much for adding me as a friend. I love the colors that you use.
At 8:14am on July 31, 2009, Mona Soyak said…
Hi Sarah, I love all your vibrant color fabrics! Great job! I will check out your Etsy shop too. Thanks for adding me as your friend!

At 11:21pm on July 2, 2009, Catwalk Creative Vintage said…
Thank you Sara! I love your work too! Just hearted you on Etsy and I've put your gorgeous quilt on my profile page on Facebook. This is the link to your item: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=24268548 A truly amazing piece! xx
At 3:55pm on July 2, 2009, Christy Robinson said…
Thank you for the kind words! I am so glad you love the Clever fox :)
At 1:19am on June 30, 2009, Catwalk Creative Vintage said…
Thanks for adding me! xx
At 5:39pm on June 12, 2009, Michele Rosta said…
Thanks so much for the compliment on my soaps.

I've only been in Spring Lake a few years. I'm originally a Cleveland girl. But I totally love it here at the Shore.
At 3:52am on June 11, 2009, Jo Whitehead said…

Love the colors of those coasters!
At 3:35pm on May 27, 2009, Andrea Bonadimani said…
Hi Sara,

I got a chance to visit your Etsy shop. Your fabrics are awesome. The colors really jump out at you.



I'd like to invite you to come visit my shop.
Let me know if you see anything you like.

Have a great day!

Etsy: Your place to buy & sell all things handmade
Bonadimani.etsy.com
At 8:20am on May 25, 2009, Andrea Robinson said…
Hello and welcome!

Madame Magpie's Shiny Things
At 11:24am on May 24, 2009, blythebydesign said…
welcome to indie!

Etsy
Buy Handmade
blythebydesign
 
 

Indiepublic Sponsors

Artopa
Buy Handmade
CraftBits
ZNEart
Place an ad here starting at only $20!

Badge

Loading…
 

© 2009   Created by IndieAdmin

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Privacy  |  Terms of Service