Cloak panel is in the colors of the (red, blue & purple) high priests of the Bible. It was written that small bells were attached to the fringe on the hem of the cloaks. I couldn't find small bells so silver beads seemed to be a good enough choice. I'm getting quite good at sewing on beads and especially enjoyed sewing them in circles. My apologies about the photo as the winter light is confounding me and my camera...I will re-post when I get better light. The saleswoman at the fabric store suggested I email a photo of my fabric pieces to the manager and in turn I will receive a 10% discount on my next purchases...good deal!
This 'Walking the Bible' has been great inspiration for art making....I believe a few more in this series and I will be ready to change directions in a slightly different way. A more abstract view....dealing with mainly the color and textures and therefore the strong feelings attached to desert life as real and as metaphor. I have a list of next methods and I tore apart one of my leather purses so I have truly given myself a challenge!
Happy studio hours!
This series is really taking off in all directions Mary Ann. Loving the bead circles, the tassels and the deep colours. I'm glad you are continuing the series and I'm looking forward to the more abstract view with leather embellishments too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and rich...I love the idea of beads, have always wanted to use them.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully rich, deep colours. The red patterning brings fire to the night tones. Can't help but feel it would make a lovely shawl to slip over bare shoulders on a warm summer night.
ReplyDeleteamazing series.. and I will lament with you on the winter light, it is so hard to take good photos.. the beads are wonderful and I think much better suited than the literal bells.. well done!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds as if you have found a deep well of inspiration, Mary Ann, winter light aside.
ReplyDeleteRobyn, Thank you, I've been very pleased with this journey and this one especially for the rich colors of overprinting. I'm lovin the bead work!
ReplyDeleteAnnell, I was surprised at how easy the bead sewing has been and how many beads can be sewn in a short time. I had always heard the moan."so much work" when it is rather fast and easy...give it a try!
louciao, Thank you! I am a big fan of wearable art but I'm loving these pieces in the artifact position...all framed under glass.
Caterina, Thank you, I missed jingle bells by a month or maybe they don't sell anymore? fusible web my next tool.
Leslie, I think it found me...I had received a call and invitation from a group reading this book "Walking the Bible" which became a strong inspiration.
Thanks for the comment today, I was thinking about you today when I was watching a show on H2 about battles of the bible (old testament) Joshua, Debra, David, Saul, not in that order or course. I thought, BSD would like this. There were some interesting observations how the old warrior tactics have been used in recent history and it reminded me of how you pull the past into the present.
ReplyDeleteMaggie, Isn't this great...thank you for thinking of me....so true I love the stories and find them inspirational which adds to my dream images.I especially love the stories set in the desert which is funny that I live next to a beach?!
ReplyDeleteVibrant rich tones; I want to touch it and even photos with good light won't allow that! You tell such a story with your themes and what's behind them; thank you, Mary Ann.
ReplyDeleteI would like to wear this. i would feel regal. i once cut up a suede leather jacket to use the material in a piece. i had bought it for a couple dollars in a thrift shop. it worked well.
ReplyDeleteMaggie, Thank you for stopping by...I do like my stories.
ReplyDeleteSuki, Taking apart a leather purse has been quite an experience....so many layers of linings and trims but I managed to salvage a few interesting pieces!
Very intricate. I love all the details in this piece. I especially like the idea of making garments with small bells attached. I have always loved the sounds made performing my normal daily tasks while I'm wearing a few metal bangle bracelets and can well imagine the bells.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful red patterns and designs. And your stories are always fascinating, Mary Ann. I know what you mean about the winter light. It sure makes a difference in photographing artwork. Happy studio days to you!
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