Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Neighbor's Garden



This is taken in our neighbor's garden. I am not sure even what kind of flowers they are. I liked the color and the shadows. I don't know how well I captured all that,this was a very new experience for me. I am rather pleased with it. I did not use as much dark as the photo shows because it looked too blotchy.
I am eager, in fact, anxious to know what you think...... did I get it? The concept of what we were to do?
Carole

10 comments:

  1. Carole,
    I think you Got IT! This is a beautiful interpretation of the challenge and of your inspiration photo. I like the way you varied the background colors to give a little light play in the piece.
    I hope you have a view of your neighbor's yard from your house. Joni

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  2. They are Zinnias. One of my favorite summer flowers. Did you use something dimensional for the yellow centers? Nice.

    Sylvia

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  3. I really like it Carole! I wonder if you took that large rectangle of pink and changed it for a darker green ( in the to right hand corner) it might make the flowers zing?? There just seems to be a bit too much pink in that one area? Just a thought :)

    Very good job Carole, and yes do dig out those old QA mags, I think it is issues 21, and 22.

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  4. It is very bright and pretty. I think you aced it.

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  5. I love your different shapes of flowers and the combination for this piece. Your colors are spot on. The background is lovely.

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  6. Carole,
    This is one of my favorites from this challenge.
    The contrast of the background blocks to the curved appliqué and of the warm colors against the cool gives a lot of life and interest to your quilt. My eye keeps moving over the surface. I also like that the flowers are in different stages of abstraction.
    And as always, your quilting is fine!
    Penny Irwin

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  7. Oh, I love your sort of 'crazy quilted' background! What a neat idea to set off your flowers. I like it a lot!
    Cherie

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  8. Hi Carole, wow, this is great! I think you should enter it in the In Full Bloom exhibit next year. You captured the colors and perky feel of the zinnias wonderfully.
    Cynthia

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  9. You definitely got it! Nice job. I love the yellow centers in the midst of the bright pinks and the addition of spirals. The geometric background works well providing a contrast to the organic shapes.

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  10. Carole, i think you nailed this challenge. A great piece. I've nothing to add to what others have said; just wanted to add to the consensus that you have met the challenge and produced a wonderful piece.
    Anna

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