Judith Panson Bloghttp://www.judithpanson.com/index.htmlJudith writes about her current projects and activitiesenJudith Pansoncopyright 2013, Judoth Panson2017-02-27T17:30:17-06:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Mon, 27 Feb 2017 19:18:13 -0600February Blues!Judith Pansonweather rain exhibitions experiments fun playThe weather this February has been extremely strange – it managed to run the whole gambit!2017-02-27T17:30:17-06:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/42a90d79406400e80c9400f70a24dd02-59.html#unique-entry-id-59http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/42a90d79406400e80c9400f70a24dd02-59.html#unique-entry-id-59 The weather this February has been extremely strange – it managed to run the whole gambit!
]]>Four Seasons?Judith Pansonweather exhibitions shows flowers drawing new work2017-01-29T13:49:00-06:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/271ff1b6346f62c9865e7dc121ab6671-58.html#unique-entry-id-58http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/271ff1b6346f62c9865e7dc121ab6671-58.html#unique-entry-id-58It seems that we started 2017 by having all the seasons of the year in the one month!
]]>Judith PansonBlog2017-01-29T13:48:59-06:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/ddc6ea2a2326681eefa1675f01b12f5f-57.html#unique-entry-id-57http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/ddc6ea2a2326681eefa1675f01b12f5f-57.html#unique-entry-id-57Year's EndJudith Pansonweather animals orchids2016-12-31T11:29:04-06:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/32754bc605640c084eb23d52cf7395da-55.html#unique-entry-id-55http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/32754bc605640c084eb23d52cf7395da-55.html#unique-entry-id-55 stitched-tree Well here we are at the end of the month and also the end of 2016. ]]>Hoar FrostJudith Pansonweather show new work2016-11-29T14:53:23-06:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/0cd32a2aec6688ea8d398a6c89f9cd42-54.html#unique-entry-id-54http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/0cd32a2aec6688ea8d398a6c89f9cd42-54.html#unique-entry-id-54 After a fantastic start to the month winter has arrived with grey skies, freezing rain, fog, snow and beautiful hoar frost on all the trees. ]]>Happy HalloweenJudith PansonRetreat art inks weather flora show lammas2016-10-31T15:07:09-05:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/c51c75a4342ece3c77c783cb8993878c-53.html#unique-entry-id-53http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/c51c75a4342ece3c77c783cb8993878c-53.html#unique-entry-id-53 The fine pumpkin carving was done by my grandson. As I write this on a grey and dark day I can hear the rain hitting the windows loud enough to drown out the sound of jazz on the radio.]]>Stormy SeptemberJudith Pansonweather storms autumn design quilting shows2016-09-28T10:45:21-05:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/d850622e5b38f0f26d410d840ae94b3e-52.html#unique-entry-id-52http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/d850622e5b38f0f26d410d840ae94b3e-52.html#unique-entry-id-52 After a wet and humid summer September started with cooler weather and much stronger winds and so we came to the autumnal equinox and all the interesting specimens found in nature. ]]>Blue Skies!Judith Pansonweather art fabric orchids copper2016-08-30T19:39:34-05:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/6faa7d29335b07213289725ec6bcce5e-51.html#unique-entry-id-51http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/6faa7d29335b07213289725ec6bcce5e-51.html#unique-entry-id-51 The weather in August has been very similar to that of July although not quite so humid. The storms have been dramatic though and I am sure we have had more rain than usual. ]]>Let's build an Ark!Judith PansonStorms art flowers nature2016-07-28T17:58:30-05:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/b6f7411da65a477d6a05596bbf62049d-50.html#unique-entry-id-50http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/b6f7411da65a477d6a05596bbf62049d-50.html#unique-entry-id-50 This month has been crazy – rain, heat, humidity, thunder storms – I don’t remember such a turbulent month of wild weather.]]>June BlossomsJudith Pansonblossoms wild animals birds sewing design drawing2016-06-30T19:39:25-05:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/e1c5f3c1af7a900fc3fd9100151882e6-48.html#unique-entry-id-48http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/e1c5f3c1af7a900fc3fd9100151882e6-48.html#unique-entry-id-48The perfume in the yard no matter what the weather has been wonderful, lilacs and honeysuckle taking the place of all the apple and cherry blossom.]]>Blossoms, Blossoms, Blossoms!Judith Pansonflowers designs FAN garden2016-05-30T17:05:16-05:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/f58b50f4df969461b2445c2d46fafd83-47.html#unique-entry-id-47http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/f58b50f4df969461b2445c2d46fafd83-47.html#unique-entry-id-47 After a cold grey and wet April the sky became blue and the sun decided to shine. The temperature rose and the world burst forth. It was truly amazing how fast the vague green haze on all the trees suddenly turned into fresh green leaves and everywhere you looked plants, trees and bushes were coming into bud.]]>They're Back!!!!Judith PansonPelicans weather leaves nature spring2016-04-29T10:06:41-05:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/34cfe469953ab87aadd0d7b6fdafbb08-46.html#unique-entry-id-46http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/34cfe469953ab87aadd0d7b6fdafbb08-46.html#unique-entry-id-46 At long last the pelicans have arrived – now they are flying up and down the river in search of food and a mate. I started to think they were never going to visit Manitoba this year.]]>Joys of March weatherJudith Pansonweather art orchids leaves 2016-03-29T09:05:18-05:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/7c80e284ee3d60dcb1c6b31c3c7ce6d5-45.html#unique-entry-id-45http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/7c80e284ee3d60dcb1c6b31c3c7ce6d5-45.html#unique-entry-id-45Well not sure if extremely cold equates to coming in like a lion. At home in Devon if March came in like a lion it was usually with a heavy rains and gales but I’d like to think it will go out like a lamb!! ]]>Blue Skies at last!Judith Pansonweather leaves animals colour2016-02-29T10:32:29-06:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/ae377dbafa55ded396573a547f4833fe-44.html#unique-entry-id-44http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/ae377dbafa55ded396573a547f4833fe-44.html#unique-entry-id-44 This has been a very grey winter – the landscape devoid of colour – black trees against the white snow, white skies – so it was a large lift to the heart to get sunshine this week.
]]>Ah Winter!Judith PansonSnow weather books illustrations drawings animals quilting2016-01-26T13:53:23-06:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/f44b9cd7ca40a06e0ec8d702be1694f0-43.html#unique-entry-id-43http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/f44b9cd7ca40a06e0ec8d702be1694f0-43.html#unique-entry-id-43 As I mentioned in December’s blog I seem to spend a lot of my time writing about the weather! I guess that living in an area of the world where it is necessary to know what the outside temperature needs regarding clothing before you leave the house, makes that almost mandatory. ]]>Start of winter - the end of the yearJudith Pansonweather snow quilting shows2015-12-29T15:07:56-06:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/ec230f0483a24e19976420671bb6f2d9-42.html#unique-entry-id-42http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/ec230f0483a24e19976420671bb6f2d9-42.html#unique-entry-id-42 Well here it is my last blog of the year – amazingly I have managed by the skin of my teeth to write a short one every month – though it was always a panic to get it totally done by the last couple of days.]]>What a difference a day makesJudith Pansonfall winter snow tracks embroidery quilting2015-11-25T13:44:12-06:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/12c130b04f7a4f0105a93be9c2b5669a-41.html#unique-entry-id-41http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/12c130b04f7a4f0105a93be9c2b5669a-41.html#unique-entry-id-41Even though the leaves had all fallen off the trees there was a lot of colour in the bush when I took my afternoon stroll along the paths. ]]>Farewell to FallJudith Pansonquilting colour leaves trees2015-10-31T15:20:45-05:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/a1c1c5b9f3c14e61d3d19fdb2d691a13-40.html#unique-entry-id-40http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/a1c1c5b9f3c14e61d3d19fdb2d691a13-40.html#unique-entry-id-40 Just a few days ago we had wonderful colour throughout the yard despite the occasional storms we’ve had during the month. I love Fall, the more temperate weather, cool nights and no mosquitoes. ]]>Autumn EquinoxJudith Pansoncolour quilt designs autumn weather2015-09-28T15:32:33-05:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/6f66c8ee79d08c7d627452cd066c1a76-39.html#unique-entry-id-39http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/6f66c8ee79d08c7d627452cd066c1a76-39.html#unique-entry-id-39 Well here we are in the Autumn equinox again and what beautiful weather we have been having. The end of summer was as hot if not hotter than in June and July. The sun shone, and except for a few storms, was around all day long. ]]>Prairie Icons - past and presentJudith Pansontrips exhibitions fibre wildlife artists2015-08-29T21:44:00-05:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/801ab6f61ca5ed5154541cc808cf0398-38.html#unique-entry-id-38http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/801ab6f61ca5ed5154541cc808cf0398-38.html#unique-entry-id-38Coming from Eastern Manitoba it seems strange to see all the flat fields of grain and everywhere the moving structures of the oil wells. Every farmer seems to have at least one drilling rig in each of his fields.]]>RenewalJudith Pansonorchids shows retreats UFOs drawing2015-07-31T15:56:46-05:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/74de5361bc65c919d886821789794866-37.html#unique-entry-id-37http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/74de5361bc65c919d886821789794866-37.html#unique-entry-id-37 Remember those weird bumps I had seen on my dying orchid? I am so glad that I didn’t toss it away – I now have nine flowers in bloom.]]>Summer, summer, glorious summer!Judith Pansonquilting design racing exhibitions2015-06-29T11:17:53-05:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/9dd09dcc4ffd1d7aa7520d61f418fec3-36.html#unique-entry-id-36http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/9dd09dcc4ffd1d7aa7520d61f418fec3-36.html#unique-entry-id-36Father’s Day and the first day of summer. What a beautiful day it was and we spent it at the Assiniboine Downs and the races. We only go once a year but it’s always fun and the horses are magnificent.]]>Spring or Summer?Judith Pansonflowers weather design 2015-05-23T11:19:40-05:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/cb02c47010ee0d1f0a0772f24e5b27e7-35.html#unique-entry-id-35http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/cb02c47010ee0d1f0a0772f24e5b27e7-35.html#unique-entry-id-35

What a difference five days make – on Monday everywhere here in Manitoba was covered with snow and now it is Friday and the high today is going to be 28 and I would say it reached that over an hour ago!! And here I am writing about the weather again! ]]>"April showers means May flowers"Judith PansonSpring new growth catkins jigsaw puzzles exhibitions2015-04-29T16:27:54-05:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/f0edc04f5b3ca2a22cdd375e8f0ee27a-34.html#unique-entry-id-34http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/f0edc04f5b3ca2a22cdd375e8f0ee27a-34.html#unique-entry-id-34 Well Spring , with a capital letter, is finally with us. The last snow clean we had was in the middle of February, the ice went out in March and then spring stalled. We had cold, snow, wind, a tiny bit of rain but today at almost the end of April it is glorious. The sun is shining, the sky is blue with tiny cotton wool clouds and there is hardly any breeze. ]]>Spring SnowJudith PansonSnow art orchids jigsaw puzzles design2015-03-25T15:31:29-05:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/de4781931340c8c747c9662d7e9d5b5d-33.html#unique-entry-id-33http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/de4781931340c8c747c9662d7e9d5b5d-33.html#unique-entry-id-33If I’d written this last week I would have said the river was at the point of breaking up and that spring had sprung although my son and his wife who had been ice fishing at their cottage had said the ice was about four feet thick there! If I had taken a photograph of the garden Monday morning it would have shown the snow had gone and the grass was green! This morning however ……!!! ]]>International Polar Bear DayJudith PansonPolar bears environment spring flowers art sketches 2015-02-27T15:42:49-06:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/703b959fa3c4d0b247470e5535db969d-31.html#unique-entry-id-31http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/703b959fa3c4d0b247470e5535db969d-31.html#unique-entry-id-31Today is International Polar Bear Day – it seems that every day of the year is a ‘something’ day but this one I think is an important one! With global warming the polar ice is shrinking and the bears have a greater difficulty in finding food. ]]>A New YearJudith Pansoncold painting fibre shows ideas sketches2015-01-31T14:33:27-06:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/75a28617c26f45c3e56cfa02d88701af-30.html#unique-entry-id-30http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/75a28617c26f45c3e56cfa02d88701af-30.html#unique-entry-id-30Pasted Graphic
Well my last blog was as the ice was moving out …… sad to say it has now moved back with us! The old adage what goes around comes round is so true! I started this in December and now it is January. This is a photograph of the frost on the windows outside my studio. Would make a wonderful painting!]]>Spring????Judith Pansonfibre art exhibitions Juried shows 2014-05-18T17:33:07-05:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/142c8c2a32af6c68ceefcef6537f5e22-28.html#unique-entry-id-28http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/142c8c2a32af6c68ceefcef6537f5e22-28.html#unique-entry-id-28 Well I had intended to write about spring’s arrival several weeks ago but spring was tardy. I had taken photographs of the ice break-up showing how dramatic a change could happen over four hours. ]]>The Forgotten GardenJudith PansonBlog2014-04-02T16:42:54-05:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/91a3870e5b63ec7842d51617a11b5621-27.html#unique-entry-id-27http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/91a3870e5b63ec7842d51617a11b5621-27.html#unique-entry-id-27

At long last there are some signs that maybe we will start getting some temperatures above freezing and yet again we are facing another day of snow! My hibernation has been so long that I have forgotten what earth and green grass look like. After my busy end of year it has taken me several months to get back to creating again.
]]>Working hard!Judith Pansonfibre art paintings shows commissions drawings illustrations watercolour gouache2013-11-01T17:20:35-05:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/665c467ca16676ec0d8594951871dc12-26.html#unique-entry-id-26http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/665c467ca16676ec0d8594951871dc12-26.html#unique-entry-id-26Wow the last few weeks have been hectic! Finally finished the commissioned piece I was working on and I am happy to say that the new owners are extremely pleased with it and for all artists affirmation is always inspiring and tells you are working in the right direction.]]>Summer's EndJudith Pansonflowers plants seasons weather fibre2013-09-21T14:38:24-05:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/65852dceb6f0359108dddc6ce31102f9-25.html#unique-entry-id-25http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/65852dceb6f0359108dddc6ce31102f9-25.html#unique-entry-id-25
Hard to think that summer has almost ended. Am writing in the studio - listening to a jazz station from Toronto - with the doors and windows open - its a beautiful day - sunny and not too hot or too windy!! ]]>Change of PaceJudith Pansonart architecture design drawing painting gouache show2013-08-28T16:19:12-05:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/69f29705f6e8cb1d3b1c6ecaf3787c6c-24.html#unique-entry-id-24http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/69f29705f6e8cb1d3b1c6ecaf3787c6c-24.html#unique-entry-id-24
As you can see my studio is just as untidy when I am painting and drawing as when I am in the design and fabric selection process of making a fibre wall hanging! After spending the last ten months totally concerned with fibre I am at last getting down to doing some painting!
]]>Off to the StatesJudith Pansonfibre art juried shows2013-08-13T17:39:25-05:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/00b04037657932254fbd4556c54f7833-22.html#unique-entry-id-22http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/00b04037657932254fbd4556c54f7833-22.html#unique-entry-id-22Kokanee-Run-fibre-16x36-Judith-Panson-smalltitle
I am feeling quite excited. Two of my hangings are going to be included in two different exhibitions in the state of Washington in the United States. Both of these shows are by members of the Fibre Art Network and are called “Far Away” and the other “Abstraction”. ]]>FossilsJudith Pansonfibre art exhibitions Juried shows watercolour gouache2013-07-04T16:54:07-05:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/017479a78eae969dfb16f5367a0f8bc4-12.html#unique-entry-id-12http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/017479a78eae969dfb16f5367a0f8bc4-12.html#unique-entry-id-12
I have been fairly busy lately – finally sent my Dinomischus off to Alberta. This fibre piece is for an exhibition that has been organized by SAQA Western Canada which is a Canadian branch of Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc.]]>TravelingJudith Pansonart showjuried2013-06-14T12:43:01-05:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/traveling.html#unique-entry-id-8http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/traveling.html#unique-entry-id-8
Have just returned from being one of three adjudicators at the Eastman Juried Art Show in Pinawa, Manitoba. A beautiful resort-like community that lies on the Winnipeg River and the northern edge of the Whiteshell Provincial Park just 110 kilometres from Winnipeg. ]]>OH THE DARLING BUDS OF MAY!!Judith Pansonfibrequiltfineart2013-05-09T17:01:59-05:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/oh-the-darling-buds-of-may.html#unique-entry-id-7http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/oh-the-darling-buds-of-may.html#unique-entry-id-7

Well it has been almost a month since I last put pencil to paper/fingers to keyboard to write something for my blog!!!! In the mean time spring has started to arrive in Manitoba – though we still have some snow under the trees despite having had high temperatures for a couple of days. The river is high but the threat of flooding has stopped, the birds are very busy, the pelicans are back and although there is still no sign of buds on the trees if the weather keeps up it won’t be long before we see green leaves. ]]>Have quilt will travelJudith PansonfibrequiltExhibitionsart2013-04-09T21:56:53-05:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/Have-quilt-will-travel.html#unique-entry-id-6http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/Have-quilt-will-travel.html#unique-entry-id-6
Actually my quilts and fibre pieces travel more than I do! I have just sent off two fibre wall hangings for a show in Penticton called Quilt BC 2013. They will be part of a show by members of Fibre Art Network which is s a group of professional fibre artists living in Western Canada. ]]>Cherry Blossom TimeJudith PansonfibreExhibitionsVisual Artjuried2013-03-15T08:17:33-05:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/cherry-blossom-time.html#unique-entry-id-5http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/cherry-blossom-time.html#unique-entry-id-5

Well I have just sent off three small hangings to Vancouver for “Cherry Blossoms a Textile Translation Retrospective” Show. All the work in the show will have been juried into the last four Fibre Essence Cherry Blossom exhibitions shown previously at the Silk Purse Gallery in Vancouver. This show will take place at the Joy Kogawa House, Vancouver between April 6 and April 21 2013. It is co-sponsored by the Vancouver Guild of Fibre Arts and the Historic Joy Kogawa House Society.

]]>March 4th snow storm reduxJudith PansonStudioweatherfibrequiltProcess2013-03-07T15:19:06-06:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/967b9eda8ac6f8e980865a34a8a36dba-4.html#unique-entry-id-4http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/967b9eda8ac6f8e980865a34a8a36dba-4.html#unique-entry-id-4
Well Southern Manitoba has survived the March 4th snow storm along with lots of information about the BIG one March 4th 1966. That was my first Manitoba winter!!! For a person who before she came here could count all experienced snow storms on one hand it was all very exciting. ]]> If I am busy I can't get into trouble!Judith PansonVisual ArtExhibitions2013-02-26T09:04:30-06:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/if-i-am-busy.html#unique-entry-id-3http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/if-i-am-busy.html#unique-entry-id-3
The studio is looking extremely untidy at the moment - though I assure any visitor that I know exactly where everything is!!!]]>Drake’s spiritJudith PansonExhibitionsVisual Art2013-02-15T21:09:33-06:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/drakes-spirit.html#unique-entry-id-2http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/drakes-spirit.html#unique-entry-id-2Drakes Burrator by judith Panson fibre
Well I have picked up my two quilts from For the Love of Crafts show at Cre8ery Gallery. It was a great show with a lot of diversity and seemed to be well received.
Also received my quilt back from Saskatchewan. It is a three panel piece I titled Drake’s Burrator. ]]>My first BlogJudith PansonExhibitionsOpeningsVisual Art2013-01-31T10:21:47-06:00http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/my-first-blog.html#unique-entry-id-0http://www.judithpanson.com/blog/files/my-first-blog.html#unique-entry-id-0year of the snake by Judith Panson- Original Print
My very first blog!!!!!! Had many ideas until I sat down to write!!! Now I am sitting here racking my brains. Let me see - I have just finished getting my two fibre hangings ready to be hung in the Manitoba Craft Council's up coming show "For the Love of Crafts" which runs from February 1 – 12, 2013 at Cre8ery Gallery 2nd floor 125 Adelaide Street in Winnipeg. The opening reception is Friday February 1 between 7 and 10 pm. The gallery is open Tuesday and Thursday 12 -8 pm, Wednesday and Friday 12 – 5 pm and Saturday 12 – 4 pm]]>