holly stewart 2009
DESCRIPTION
Holly Stewart is a Surface Designer specializing in dyeing and screen printing fabrics and stationery.TRANSCRIPT
Holly Stewart
Expert DyerExtensive knowledge in all fabric dyes.•Fiber Reactive•Vat Dyes•Remazol•Acid Dyes•Devore’ (Burn Out)•Indigo•Sabraset, Lanset•Sublimation, Disperse Dyes•Photo Emulsion Screen Printing•Thermofax Screen Printing•Reupholstering
All Fabrics•Silk•Cotton•Viscose•Linen•Wool•Polyester
Experience: Work & Art
Designer / Artist •Graphic Design•Surface Design•Web Design •Poster Design •Fiber Processes •Photography •Director, Manager •Instructor •Office Management
Computer Knowledge•InDesign •Photoshop •Illustrator •Dreamweaver •Mac •PC •Basic HTML
Technical Knowledge2005 – 2008 Resource Specialist, Fiber Department at the Kansas City Art Institute.
•Managed the Fiber Department facility keeping it functioning for classes and student use.
•Computer tech, maintaining 6 Macs and PC’s.
•Taught classes in Basic Dyeing and Surface Design.
•Resource and Development for new processes (Sublimation and Large Format Printing)
•Worked directly with the Chair of the Fiber Department to bring in new equipment and processes.
Sculptural Work
Blood Oranges, Limes, & Lemons with Stacked Dots of Fabric Paint.
Pen & Ink IllustrationSelf taught illustrator.1988 – ’93 Traveled Route 66 taking photos then drawing the architecture.Sold greeting cards and prints in gift shops and arts & craft shows.
Drawing From Observation
Workshops and Classes
Student Work
Reupholstering
Before and After
Shibori
ShiboriFolding, Clamping, Binding & Dyeing.Dyed fabric is then arranged as art pieces or made into wearable items and home fabrics for pillows, curtains, et cetera.
Children’s Tees and Onesies
Art Process
Gel Pens on Paper
Cards made to order.
ProductionProduction work for Bergamot & Ivy Anniversary Card.
Logo Design
Logo Design: Trail Creek Farm
Greeting Cards & Screen Printing
Design & Dyeing Polyester
Dyeing Polyester
Polyester Chiffon Scarves
Children’s Clothing Construction
Men’s TiesDesigned for KCAI Art of the Car Concours, 2007
Recycled Polyester, Printed with New Designs
Printing on Recycled Polyester
Strips of my designs, serged into new fabric construction.