I finally finished this piece I've been working on for a while. It's titled "Moon Garden" and is the first in a series I want to do called "The Secret Garden."
In my last post, I was pondering several problem areas, and Suzanne suggested I flip it. I did and that seemed to solve a number of problems. Of course, it caused a few new ones, but with some readjusting and adding more weight to the bottom, I'm happy with it. (Thanks Suzanne!) I also changed the too light area at the middle to integrate the whole piece better. Finished size is 9"x34".
Besides a few handpainted bits, it's made entirely out of scraps I scrounged--old sari fabrics and scraps left behind at a quilting store. Nothing makes me happier than making something for nothing!
My goal for this piece was to experiment with getting a more painterly look in fabric, trying to keep things loose and spontaneous looking and playing with soft and hard edges.
it turned out beautiful. love the colors as well.
ReplyDeleteWow, very cool! The green/aqua piece near the middle makes the whole piece really pop. It all comes together so nicely. Look forward to more in the series.
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