Slow moving in the studio this week so I thought I'd share work in progress. I really don't know the proper way one puts these cloth pieces together. The sheet of muslin as my base allows me to pin, cut and compose as well as having the loose background to fit into an embroidery ring for stitching and beads. I draw with a chalk pencil over and over and even when I lay fabrics out it can lead to an entirely different piece. At this point I've written a short poem about lantern light and now I'm dancing with images and shapes. I'm interested in using french knots and some metallic and right now I'm loving the X printed sample. Everything else is subject to change.
Spring has sprung. This morning the birds were nest building and chirping away. We purchased daffodill buds and they are already beginning to open! It was actually a mild winter but a change in seasons is always welcome!
Hi Mary Ann. Lately I've been quietly reading your past blog posts not commenting but being awed by your latest cloth works.
ReplyDeleteToday I wanted to say just how much I've enjoyed your artworks and your book. Well done.
Carole, Thank you for traveling around this blog...I'm so glad you like this new fabric work! Your comment is greatly appreciated and please stop by anytime!
DeleteNo wonder you love the X print. I do too!
ReplyDeleteRobyn, Hurray for the X's!
DeleteI really don't think there is a "proper" way to put these pieces together, but I am willing to let you be the pioneer and show us the way, love that you are making your own pattern on muslin, and the x print is marvelous...
ReplyDeleteCaterina, Finding our way in and around art making...a real task to figure out 'best ways' to build something...what comes first and second in layers and mostly to create a whole piece not showing parts! It's a challenge!
Deletethanks for showing your work in process. just as spring arising is in process, even here I suppose although I cant see it.
ReplyDeleteThis piece has been a slow one...somewhat like your spring! Rain expected this coming week so it's uneven here too! Buying a book next week!!
DeleteEverything else is subject to change...like life itself.
ReplyDeletelouciao, As I have learned before...sticking with something is costly and in this case finding a way to keep the x's has dealt me a high price in time spent. Today I promise myself to take slow steps without looking too far forward...I hope that makes sense??
ReplyDeleteHappy First Day of Spring! I even welcome the little rain storm we have.
ReplyDeleteI love the work you are doing here. You have great commitment to your craft.
Karen, Yes, Happy Spring and all the changes ahead. I have new flowers to plant and I'm sure you are busy with renovations!
ReplyDeleteArt making is so much a part of my life...the commitment seems natural and easy!