Meet the Artists... Mary Capan
Fine artist Mary Capan expresses emotions and energy in her work by adding vibrant colors and strong shapes. By using mixed media, multiple textures and three-dimensional materials she infuses her work with complexity, and a sense of voluminous sculpture. Originally from Romania, Denmark and Canada, Mary now lives in Los Angeles, where she has a gallery.
Celebration pg. 4
As seen in her colorful art, Mary takes an optimistic view of life and pours her passion for creating into her work. Quilters responded strongly to the vivid expressionism of Mary’s “Joy Of Life,” her debut screenprint collection for Hoffman California Fabrics. We expect the vivaciousness and joy of Mary’s “Celestial Dreams” and “Celebration” will also delight quilters around the world.
Celestial Dreams pg. 34 “I want my paintings to have their own language and reflect a unique image that will bring you into a whole new dimension. If you open your soul, you will enjoy letting the peace of my art go through.” -Mary Capan
Nicole Tamarin admits that she’s mostly drawn to traditional themes; however, she manipulates a classic look and “makes it her own.” For this reason, Nicole’s art may at once feel familiar, yet completely new. We expect the softly edged and subtly shaded motifs seen in Nicole’s designs will hold great appeal for quilters.
Nicole Tamarin
Despite the movement toward digital art as a
Dashing All The Way pg. 20 standard, Nicole prefers painting in watercolor even though it takes longer to create and the medium can be less forgiving as far as making mistakes. She’s found that the artful effects she achieves in watercolor so far cannot be produced exactly the same using digital software programs.
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With a background in illustration, package design, interior design and graphic design, Nicole takes great satisfaction in seeing her work as serving and improving a finished product. We believe quilters will embrace the special characteristics of Nicole’s “Dashing All The Way” and the whimsical “Bolts and Bots.”
“I grew up sewing and crafting with my mom and was always making something, even going on to sew my own figure skating costumes as a teenager. It is an amazing feeling to have my art on fabric!” -Nicole Tamarin
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