Cindy Grisdela

Cindy Grisdela is an award-winning fiber artist with over 30 years' experience creating eye-catching quilts for the wall. From her studio overlooking a lake in Virginia, Cindy draws inspiration for her contemporary art quilts from the colors and textures she sees outside her window every day, from the pebbles on the path and currents in the water to the wings of birds. She is fascinated with color and likes to use fabric the way a painter might use paint. Cindy's work has evolved over the years from her start as a traditional quiltmaker to a more modern, improvisational style. She encourages her students to embrace the process of artistic design and let go of the rules to embrace their inner creativity. Not following a pattern means not knowing exactly how a design is going to turn out--anything can happen, and that's exciting! Cindy travels extensively, teaching, lecturing and showing and selling her work at art shows across the country. For more information, visit Cindy's website and blog at cindygrisdela.com or follow her on Instagram @cindygrisdelaquilts.