Swimming Upstream #3, 19 x 39 inches, by O.V. Brantley, 2010. For sale at http://www.ovbrant.etsy.com.

With college orientation behind me, I am back full time in my studio. The newest piece listed in my ETSY studio store is Swimming Upstream #3 shown here.

The quilts in the  Swimming Upstream series are made from luscious batiks that evoke memories of the Caribbean sea. Each quilt is hand quilted and embellished with inspirational words, buttons and appliqué. Hopefully, they are a reminder that even when things are tough, there is beauty all around us.

My tuition sale is in progress. Everything is 25% off.