User:Abbyartist

Abbyartist is a creator of watercolors, calligraphy, russian punchneedle designs and hooked fiberart (also know as rug hooking.)She is now retired (from the work-a-day world) and "works" at her crations. The daughter of an architect (father) and fashion illustrator/watercolorist (mother) her educational background was focused on theatre arts and included one thesis for set, costume and lighting design and one in aesthetics, with a minor in fine arts. Currently she is concentrating on fiberarts. She now resides in West Virginia and is vice president of the Mountain State Fiber Artists. She has been featured in an ATHA publication (Association of Traditonal Hooking Artists)and her work has appeard in many shows. She would like to see the exceptional work of contemporary rug hookers elevated to be included in the Fiber Arts designation.