Artist Profile: Glenna Treasure

Artist: Glenna Treasure
Websites:
Artistika
Artistika Gallery

My work is an unusual art form using colour, texture and print scale in fabric to capture a look or effect.

My creative process usually starts with a local scene or a photo. Or I could just be driving in the car, or having a sleepless night when I get an notion. Then I set out to fine the appropriate fabric in my ever growing stash. This process takes some time. I could try a number of textiles before I am satisfied with the results.

Once I am in the middle of a project sometimes I have to take a break. I can spot and solve a problem area after stepping back and working with fresh eyes.

I am pretty much self taught. I started as a traditional quilter, then while on a trip to Newfoundland I came upon a local artist that blew me away (Karen Colbourn Martin). I contacted her and she agree to teach me some techniques. I have developed my own style and techniques over time. It wasn’t long after that I sold my first piece and as they the rest is history.

The tool I can’t imagine living without would have to be the fabric itself. The thrill of collecting fabric for current projects or future possibilities is addictive. I know I have textiles I might never use but who cares at the time I just had to have it.

There is always another idea that challenges my creative abilities. I will never stop finding new possibilities. I am lucky enough to have never found my art frustrating. I loose myself completely in my work. Life is frustrating not my art!

My advice to fellow artists would be to find your niche and learn everything you can with the re courses available to you and apply them to your work.

When I am not working in my studio it is generally because I am busy running a seasonal garden centre with my husband. That is why most of my work is done during the winter months.

My favourite comfort food is definitely chocolate. I can hardly go a day without it. I don’t have a favourite colour I love them all but I do prefer warm colours. Any female baby boomer whose mother had an unconditional commitment to the family and has a sense of humour would get a laugh of the pictorial book My Mother As a Coffee Table. I love to travel and see what the world is all about.