This piece was a lot of cutting. First I place a piece of my hand dyed fabric, then a piece of black fabric. Sewed on the paper side of the stabalizer and then cut it out. A lot like Sue B's upside down applique.
It measures 21x24".
It was a fun challenge. I do have quite a bit of depth in the piece, although hard to see in the picture. I think it needs some eyelashes on the left side :)
Thanks for the wonderful challenge Cynthia.
Now I'm off to view the other work, which I haven't looked at yet.
I love it! What a lot of work you did on this. The hints of read make me think of a sunset reflecting on her skin. It's beautiful!
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ReplyDeleteWONDERFUL piece, Wen! I especially love the color in the "white" stripes. And the cropping. Excellent job.
ReplyDeleteWow Rhoda. Love this. Did you draw it?
ReplyDeleteI drew it, but used a cropped picture as a reference. You can see it's little off here and there.
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking, after looking at Cynthia's, that perhaps I should do some quilting in the colores area?
I really like this. The process sounds interesting, too. I think eyelashes would bring more focus to both of the eyes, they get a bit lost. I find that I get a bit stuck in the foreground with the highlights on his nose. Maybe if you included highlights in other places as well it might help move my eye around a bit more.
ReplyDeleteI really like this. The process sounds interesting, too. I think eyelashes would bring more focus to both of the eyes, they get a bit lost. I find that I get a bit stuck in the foreground with the highlights on his nose. Maybe if you included highlights in other places as well it might help move my eye around a bit more.
ReplyDeleteI really - really like this piece - the crop is so interesting. Also - I like the use of the border but I could see it without too. I too agree that a bit of a highlight color might draw your eye to where ever you choose to be the focal point to be - still - to my eye - its just great!
ReplyDeleteRhoda, this is totally awesome! The effect of the hand dyed fabric making a reflection of the sunset on the zebra really captures my attention. Well done!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful and just the right amount of cropping . Love the way the colors seem to reflect off the zebra. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThe contrast of the black and hand-dyed fabrics is lovely. Very nice piece.
ReplyDeleteThe rainbow white fabric is perfect. It is a wonderful composition cropped as it is.
ReplyDeleteWow...what can I add? Only that I agree with all the above...Terrific!
ReplyDeleteCherie
Rhoda, I love this piece, the reflection and the cropping must make it! I'm so glad to see folks doing more cropping for interest, the eye sees the rest!
ReplyDeleteHi Rhoda - This is such a beautiful quilt. Your hand-dyed fabric makes this a stand-out work. Who would have thought of a pink and yellow zebra? You! It is beautifully cropped. And I hate to spoil my record of not caring for borders but I think the border on this piece frames it and makes it better. Outstanding work.
ReplyDeleteHi Rhoda, congrats on another successful piece! I especially like the serene look of the zebra and the close cropping that gives such a personal connection with the animal.
ReplyDeleteGreat job,
Cynthia
I love the reflection of the sunset. A more pronounced indentation below the brow ridge to indicate the eye socket or lashes would be just the ticket. Well done.
ReplyDeleteExcellent use of a hand dyed! I know that zebras aren't the colors of a rainbow, but it works perfectly! I wish I had the courage to do this.
ReplyDeleteThe picture itself is very impressive. Very well done.
Beautiful - the animal execution is excellent. The border lacks the same intensity and dash.
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