Linda Gormley
Linda Gormley has been a member of Damascus Fiber Arts School since 2016. Linda’s interest in fiber arts started when she took a weaving class while studying Interior Design at Michigan State University for her undergraduate degree. She also studied Architecture at Iowa State University. Linda resumed her interest in fiber arts when joining DFAS.
Since joining DFAS, Linda has taken workshops in color blending, sumac, yarn dyeing and pulled warp. Linda has taught workshops in the Study of Color Theory, Principles of Design, and Critique.
Linda has learned her tapestry skills mainly from Terry Olson as well as the interaction, collaboration and mentorship of the weavers at DFAS .
When not weaving, Linda enjoys leather crafts, macramé, and drawing. Linda uses the computer program, Procreate for many of her illustrations and design iterations. Linda also enjoys graphic arts and has worked on many invitations and newsletters with the program, Canva.
Artist Statement
I approach my tapestry designs graphically. I tend to create bolder designs that try to establish a mood or tell a story. My designs are often abstract and utilize color to help convey the emotion. Additionally, I design bold, sometimes monolithic shapes in my tapestries that catch your attention through simple graphics and color.
When designing, I try to utilize the design principles when analyzing my cartoons in order to help me through the development of my projects. I often use Procreate to come up with my ideas and cartoons.
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