Fall Gold (18" w x 23" h)
Looking out over the lake at the town park, I could see a dark area of trees surrounded by lighter colored leaves, and one branch of a tree with light yellow leaves. When I came home, I found the gold leaves on a garment that I was going to throw out, so I cut them off and made some lighter yellow leaves from some silk fabric. I took one photo quickly and posted it, then this morning saw the quilt in the sun and it looked so much better. So contrary to all previous experience, I retook in the full sun and it shows up much better. Sewing on all 51 of the green leaves was a pain.
I think I should have left more of the dark space showing but I was having too
much fun adding on the gold leaves! It is quilted but I have not decided whether to bind it or face it.
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4 comments:
Wow the silk really reflects the flash of your camera. Actually I was going to suggest you put in more leaves. So either put in more leave in the empty space or take out a few more green leaves for more empty space.
Hi Nancy, this is beautifully constructed and a great idea! I think a bit more variety in the green leaves value and color could really bring this to life
Cynthia
Great use of a discarded garmet. Perfect for the leaves. I like the piece very much but do think Cynthia's suggestion of adding some color highlights (paint, oil sticks, thread?) to the green leaves will really make the piece pop.
What a different photo than the first. Really shows the contrast... I like the texture, too.The other suggestions will make a difference [ask me how I know..ha]
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