Friday, October 30, 2009

The Lion King


Off to a slow start, the Lion King is still a work in progress. I had planned to do tiger cubs based on a Japanese wood block print purchased in Yokohama some 30+ years ago, but alas I could not find it. During the attic search I did find this somewhat ancient batik that was purchased about the same time in the middle east. This proud lion seemed rather regal, thus the name of this entry. I wanted to frame the batik in a nontraditional way and so cut some “wonky” borders, added a little animal textures and a few wispy things to create a little more interest and this is the end result. I still need to do more quilting on the “border” and have binding to add, but wanted to post this in a timely manner. I really enjoyed working with the sharply contrasting colors and the African feel to this piece. Thank you Cynthia for this challenge. Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated.

11 comments:

  1. Like it and the colors you used. He seems more British than African to me, but great whatever nationality!

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  2. I love ethnic prints such as this. I really like the way you took a traditional batik and made it more modern with the border design.

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  3. Really interesting border treatment and colors. Love this.

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  4. Considering the composition is dead center the borders really work fantastic for this quilt.

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  5. The borders make this lion king look like a tapestry. They add so much interest to the piece. Every time I look at it I see something new. Love the colors as well...
    Cherie

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  6. Hi Joni - Your use of a variety of fabrics/textures in this piece is so enjoyable. And the "borders" are an integral part of the quilt - not just an expected add on. I particularly like those sharp pointy pieces coming out of the border on the right. The points combined with the swirling background fabric add lots of life. Good stuff!

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  7. Hi Joni, I wouldn't change a thing on your regal lion. It has a traditional tapestry feel, but is more graphic with the high contrast of the colors and more modern with the curvy shapes and animal prints. Great job!
    Cynthia

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  8. Great border. It really adds to the piece.

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  9. I love the detail in the border. It adds to the regalness of the piece. I think that is not a word!

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  10. Very kingly! I like your border treatments - just enough to add a wonky (is that a word?) feel which makes it delightful.

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