I'm almost ashamed to post this meager quilt after all the wonderful ones that have been posted. But here it is with an explanation. It was one that I did for an exercise in Katie P. Masopaust's book "Color and Composition" in March. That was a monochromatic color scheme with a focal point. I was unhappy with it since I didn't use enough of a variance of green and it all was very 'BLAH' and nothing could be picked out due to the overuse of medium color choices I made. I was contemplating what to do for this challenge when I found this buried in a pile of fabric and thought, "Aha! A muted, grayed color scheme." I got some permanent markers out and began to paint the berries a maroon color so that they could be seen and not be lost other than in the focal point area. I began to paint them before I took a picture so I took a partial before photo and an after photo. It's not completely quilted and I don't know if I will finish it but it does look much better and I feel that I've learned from both the before and after exercises.
what a difference! was it a surprise that your makeover for this challenge is so different than the first one? I think this has a real antique print quality to it and I love it.
ReplyDeleteJan, your rework looks great! The burgandy was just what this needed. Isn't it fun to make something come alive in your work? Nice job.
ReplyDeleteJan, this is a fabulous piece, and the remake turned our fabulous. I wouldn't have thought of these as neutral colors, but with some education it is a wonderful lend of neutrals.
ReplyDeleteAmazing was my first thought. I liked the 'old-world' feel to the piece straight away, then when I read your details, I am amazed. You say you learned from the before and after, I did, too!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this!
I liked the before, but I LOVE the after! Good save...
ReplyDeleteCherie