21. Rebecca Kobos

I call myself a fiber artist. That means I use fabrics and yarns as my media of choice. I am drawn to the colors and patterns available to me. I hand dye fabrics and yarn to increase my options. I use fabric to create realistic or whimsical images, drawing details using free motion stitching. The pieces are influenced by the colors and landscapes of the Mississippi River and Iowa in the summers and of Florida in the winters. These colors and patterns also appear in my weaving as I explore different fiber and color combinations. Some of my favorite images include cats, birds, plants, faces, and landscapes. I also enjoy collaborating with my husband on some of his ceramic pieces.