Wednesday, January 15, 2014

RED + Nine

This is a re-post of my first post way, way back to March 3rd, 2008. I did this to honor "Search for Roy G Biv" day. On the third Thursday of each month, I'll be posting (along with other artists) a photo representing the color (red) for this month. All this began for me over at the blog: Jennifer Coyne Qudeen ... check it out!!

These 9 little canvas pieces represent some of my first steps in combining fabric with paint and other media. I remember using an assortment of paint rags, silk, organza and paper ... machine stitching it all together in a random circular fashion. The fabric pieces were glued to canvas and colored stones, wire, paint and gold leaf were added. The Human and Divine was my inspiration as I was enjoying the idea of what each one of us might look like as bits of beauty in a star-like swirling shape.

19 comments:

  1. I REALLy LIKE this work!!!!!
    RED is a fave of mine!

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    1. Sue, Thank you ... this work was done quite awhile ago yet it holds up for me ... hangs here in my studio and I'm still pleased.

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  2. I love red and that composition in red is fabulous.

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    1. Maya, Thank you so much ... I agree red is wonderful and I'm always in love with rows and squares and circles!

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  3. I've been reading your blog for ages, rarely if ever commenting, and I just wanted you to know how much I like your work.

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    1. LPC, I'm glad you have been reading my blog for ages ... not so lonely knowing you stop by and thank you for letting me know you like this work ... much appreciated!

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  4. I love these. Each one is wonderful. Makes me want to get a bunch of tiny canvases!

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    1. Connie, Thank you! Sometimes tiny works and then large can be good too! Someone asked me to sell them separately but I couldn't break up what seems like a gathering to one for me.

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  5. I'm pretty new to your work - Roy is a great one for introducing new blogs. Love this idea - an inspiration to me to branch out a little.

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    1. Charlton, I completely agree about Roy being a good way to introduce blogs ... great fun finding RED!

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  6. Long time since I've visited your blog. RED ROCKS!

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    1. San, What a nice surprise! I think its been over 1000 days but who is counting!!!!

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  7. the human and Divine
    red on Gold
    yes
    love this piece

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    1. Suz, Thank you for noticing and taking in the human and divine..!

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  8. Great textures in these red compositions, Mary Ann - makes me want to paint!
    -sus

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    1. Susan, Thank you, I agree makes me want to paint too!

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  9. Oooh. Very much like these--so textural!

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    1. Cindi, Thank you for stopping by and glad you like these!

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