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Dre McLeod @itsdremcleod.bsky.social · Mar 24

That’s it!

Dre McLeod @itsdremcleod.bsky.social · Mar 7

Working on the template for my largest piece yet. Everything gets drawn out to size before I cut it out in fabric

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Dre McLeod @itsdremcleod.bsky.social · Mar 3

You know how you don’t get artists to sign up for your market? By dm-ing them a link to an Instagram post with no prior communication, no greeting, and no explanation. Is it just me?!

Dre McLeod @itsdremcleod.bsky.social · Mar 1

I’m not religious and for a long time haven’t believed in heaven and hell. But I think I’m starting to believe in h
Hell because there has to be a very special place in it for Trump.

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Patton Oswalt @pattonoswalt.bsky.social · Feb 17

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Dre McLeod @itsdremcleod.bsky.social · Feb 18

I finally mistook the cinnamon for paprika! It’s my first time🤭

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Dre McLeod @itsdremcleod.bsky.social · Feb 16

I really thrive under deadlines. I have so many ideas for new art pieces right now and I’ll do everything I can to procrastinate working on them. Including being here telling y’all about it.

Dre McLeod @itsdremcleod.bsky.social · Feb 6

When I make prints, they are either illustrated versions of my textile pieces, or photographs of the original textile works. This one is a photograph. I framed this one for my grandmother for Christmas and she thought it was the original textile piece. It was pretty cute.

Dre McLeod @itsdremcleod.bsky.social · Feb 6

I recently released a couple new prints, including this one of my textile piece titled “Flowers and Shapes”.

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Dre McLeod @itsdremcleod.bsky.social · Feb 4

Ya know, I might just be winter grumpy 🤭

Dre McLeod @itsdremcleod.bsky.social · Feb 4

What is it called when you are both lonely AND annoyed with being around every person?

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Dre McLeod @itsdremcleod.bsky.social · Feb 4

It’s AI generated- not real

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Dre McLeod @itsdremcleod.bsky.social · Feb 3

YES! Thank you for saying it!

Dre McLeod @itsdremcleod.bsky.social · Feb 2

Luxury fashion sometimes feels like a dystopian display of the huge wealth disparity that exists. I know this, but I’m also a textile obsessed artist who appreciates beauty so I’m torn because these two looks from Valentino are so fucking cool and I want them.

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Dre McLeod @itsdremcleod.bsky.social · Feb 1

I don’t soak anything for the record😅. That word is supposed to be sew.

Dre McLeod @itsdremcleod.bsky.social · Feb 1

And throughout the year, I get asked if I will make patchwork for people’s own personal jackets. And I do but only once a year! For the entire month of February, I offer custom patchwork. So if you like these cool patches and want one on your jacket check out my website! #customclothing

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Dre McLeod @itsdremcleod.bsky.social · Feb 1

In addition to appliqué tapestries and artwork, I also make appliqué patchwork that I soaked to the back of vintage and secondhand jackets. All made from repurposed fabric, of course. #secondhandclothing #repurposedclothing

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Dre McLeod @itsdremcleod.bsky.social · Jan 31

Thinking about this piece while I’m under the weather today. It’s called “The Rest”. It’s large at 4 1/2 ft.² It’s meant to glorify and uplift the concept of rest, because it’s too easy to not do enough of it. #textileart #baroque #repurposedart #tapestry

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Dre McLeod @itsdremcleod.bsky.social · Jan 30

I was extremely lucky to have the teachers I did because I read a lot of books that are being banned or considered “objectionable”. Those books changed me and helped me see the life from perspectives other than my own. And I dare say made me smarter. And that’s why they don’t want kids reading them.

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Dre McLeod @itsdremcleod.bsky.social · Jan 29

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Dre McLeod @itsdremcleod.bsky.social · Jan 29

Pinterest screenshot of current work inspo.

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Dre McLeod @itsdremcleod.bsky.social · Jan 28

This is one of my current favorites. Gold is my favorite color, so maybe that’s why! Made from repurposed fabric and a wee bit of paint. I use some appliqué quilt techniques in my process, too. #surrealism #textileart #artist #mixedmedia

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Dre McLeod @itsdremcleod.bsky.social · Jan 27

Omg STOPPPPPPPP😎🤠

Dre McLeod @itsdremcleod.bsky.social · Jan 27

I’ve been doing more floral work lately, mostly inspired by Dutch Baroque floral still life paintings. But doing my own thing with it and of course, always made from repurposed textiles.
#artist #stilllife #baroque #textileart

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Dre McLeod @itsdremcleod.bsky.social · Jan 27

This piece was a gift for my best friends milestone birthday. It is completely made from repurposed textiles using appliqué quilting techniques. It has a trompe l’oeil frame, also made from fabric!
#textileart #artist #trompeloeil #surrealism

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