After I started this quilt I didn't like what I was doing at all. So I did some revising. It isn't totally monochromatic I don't think. But, my sister told me it was. I am anxious to hear what you all think.
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Just Passing Thru
After I started this quilt I didn't like what I was doing at all. So I did some revising. It isn't totally monochromatic I don't think. But, my sister told me it was. I am anxious to hear what you all think.
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Hi Laura, how fun to have you here! And a what a fun piece you created! It's close to monochromatic...mainly yellow-green but with some true green and some blue green mixed in...so it's more analogous than monochromatic. No matter, it's a good piece regardless. The things I think work well in this piece are: the background fabric and quilting lines - adds interest and texture and a feeling of gentle movement. The rocks at the bottom - wonderful organic shapes and textural feel with that marbelized fabric. The shaping of the quilt and the edge finish...very well done. A couple comments to consider: Would the perspective be better if the turtles in the distance were duller and the turtle close was brighter and more defined with details? Would the balance be better if the big turtle wasn't centered in the middle of the quilt? How would it look if the big turtle were facing out instead of facing into the reef (he looks like he might be stuck there in the reef)? Would a feeling of depth add to the piece...perhaps with some dark shadows in the crevices of the rocks and reef?
I look forward to seeing lots of your work, Laura!
Cynthia
Oh yes... I think everything you commented about would help. I used some fabric paints for the seaweed.. I could probably use them to make some shadowing around the rocks too.. The turtle at the top I want to cover.. I did not do a good job at satin stitching.. I have never done it before... I may have to make a reef of rocks over him... Heee.... I put the big turtle in a few different areas and well, he just didn't look right anywhere else. I'm skeptical as to how you would face him out.. Also this started out as a turtle from the Indian design book.... but, I didn't like it.. I tell you ... I learn something everytime I make a quilt.. All comments are truly appreciated...
Ditto everything she said! I was a little unsure if the smaller turtles were babies or in the background. IMO the way to overcome that is to overlap the foreground turtle or gray down the intensity of the back ground ones. Nice piece Laura!
Hi Laura - This is just a delightful work. The background fabric you've chosen works perfectly. The rocks and seaweed help to tell the story. But I really really like the big turtle. I think you might consider adding a little brown paint or paintstik on the smaller turtles to make them fade a bit more into the background. Keep up the great work.
I like this very much and echo the comments of others about the brightness of the turtles in the background. I also enjoy the rocks at the bottom. Very interesting.
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