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About Kathleen Warren:

I make abstract textile collages that remind us of being in nature. 

The beauty of nature gives us a sense of calm. I try to recreate that through my art. You will see places that inspire me throughout all my art; sunrises over a lake 🌅, clouds in a blue sky 🌤, a forest 🌲or prairies starting to bloom 🌱🌻.

My creative process involves taking apart discarded clothes like old shirts and jeans. I paint these materials to invoke the colors and textures of nature. Then I cut the painted fabric and sew the pieces together. The last step is to add thread embellishment by hand and sewing machine.
The Online Pre-Sale for the 2022 Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market will be available 9am, Saturday, November 26 - 5pm, Friday, December 2. Visit the In Person Sale at Brushwood Center on December 3 & 4 for an even wider selection of items for sale and additional giveaways and discounts!
21850 N. Riverwoods Rd.
​Riverwoods, IL 60015
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