Well, I didn't know what to do for this challenge; I have done a previous "literal" self-portrait, and have to admit, it is not really my thing. So, I went more with the favorite technique idea, and hoped to pull together something from that angle. Although I enjoy using a lot of different techniques, my favorite techniqe is still piecing; and more specifically, collaging fabrics together.
The design is from a sketch I had done a long time ago. It resembles a paving pattern, which reflects my background in Landscape Architecture. I started pulling blue/gray fabrics out of my stash; I think because my mood was reflecting the gray sky gloomy weather we're having, which really starts to get to me after a while. So I guess this might be considered a portrait of my mood this week.
Blue has always been one of my favorite colors, but I can't say I use these smoky, grayish blues very often! I do have one of my favorite batiks in there, which I am now down to just a scrap of. Any guesses as to which one it is? Finally, the piece is quilted with a number of icy blue and green rayon threads.
Hope you don't mind my "not really much of a self-portrait" self portrait.
Brenda Jennings
Hi Brenda...
ReplyDeleteI really like your blue/gray quilt. I actually see images in some of the squares...a bird, a cat, a butterfly, but the most interesting for self portrait is one side of a face with a wonderful eye staring out at me ( third row of squares in the middle of the row). What if you accentuate this with stitching and or embellishment?
good job...Cherie
Hi Brenda, it may not be a typical self portrait, but it definitely expresses you...your unique style and use of color and pattern. It's a lovely piece and I like it very much!
ReplyDeleteCynthia
Those are definitely MY COLORS, so I am naturally attracted to this piece. I like how you expressed that the favorite technique expressed you more than a literal self-portrait.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you took the challenge up in this way.
It is lovely.
Carole