Friday, January 04, 2008

'Fire and Ice'



I didn't know if I'd meet the deadline, but I made it.
Here is my interpretation of Fire and Ice.
I used tinsel and angelina on the 'iceberg', lots of metallic threads. Unfortunately the copper thread on the fire doesn't show up well in the photos.
This is a more abstract piece different from my norm. I had fun working with it and look forward to your comments.
I stretched it on a wooden frame and am pleased with my first attempt using a frame.
Now I must spend some time and peruse all the entries in this challenge.
Rhoda
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8 comments:

  1. Joni1/4/08, 1:27 PM

    Rhoda,

    Your Fire and Ice composition is fabulous! It has a very strong visual impact and I love the way the two elements play on each other! It is interesting how the tounges of fire and drops of ice are so similar.

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  2. Cynthia Ann Morgan1/5/08, 4:53 PM

    Hi Rhoda, I really like your abstract piece...it's an interesting composition with lots of variety in color, value and textures. The binding, especially the red at the top is a bit of a distraction to me...thinner might looker better?
    Cynthia

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  3. Carole1/5/08, 10:26 PM

    Rhoda... your piece is very eye-catching.... the tongues of fire and ice are almost sensuous... was that your intent? Love the color play and the sparkle.
    I agree with Cynthia, the heavy red binding at the top [is it binding?] is distracting. I look at the second picture, cropped and it is easier to look at..IMHO that is.
    Just a thought, but I also am not sure what you mean Re: stretching it on a frame....
    Carole

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  4. Art by Rhoda Forbes1/6/08, 10:53 AM

    I agree with both you and Cynthia re the red border...and I appreciate the comments.
    I stretched the piece on a wooden stretcher frame, then stapled it in place.
    hadn't thought of 'sensuous' but your are right it does evoke that emotion :)

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  5. brendaj1/6/08, 1:04 PM

    Hi Rhoda,
    This is great! To me it looks like some fantastic mythical creature flying through the wintery sky. Really good job creating the icy sections.

    Brenda

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  6. anna k.1/6/08, 5:30 PM

    Rhoda,
    Congratulations on your 'abstract'
    it is intiguing i love that swirl of fire and your use of fabrics is excellent.

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  7. Roberta Ranney1/6/08, 6:31 PM

    Hi Rhoda - This work is really intriguing to me. It almost seems three-dimensional. I particularly like the little tongues of flame along with the water droplets. The piece has a lot of movement with the swirl and the flames. You've accomplished a lot with this work.

    Roberta

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  8. LAQuilts1/7/08, 5:01 PM

    I totally see a fire breathing dragons eye crying. Great movement.

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