Friday, October 30, 2009

"Tiny Giraffe" (10" x 13")

This is based on a graphite drawing I did for drawing class. The image was converted to sepia tones and printed on fabric. I will be putting this in a pillow top, so the edges are not yet finished. I love animals, so this was a great challenge. Those who know me will be surprised that I didn't do a cat!

17 comments:

Chris Predd said...

The curves create interesting spaces and the words that first came to my mind when I saw it was graceful and mysterious.

Michele/TextileTraveler said...

I really like the sepia, monochromatic colors of this piece. I'm drawn in to look at the details, and they're lovely.

Betty Donahue said...

Very nice. It really draws you in.

Joni said...

Della, you tiny giraffe is very sweet, and the detail you put in your drawing is wonderful. I like the sepia tones and the whole impression of the piece makes you feel comforted and safe. I love this piece!

fastfriday said...

This is stunning Della. Gail M

janice pd said...

Top rate all the way!

Linda Mac said...

I love the shading in this piece. Beautiful.

LAQuilts said...

Beautiful. I love how the drawing converted so nicely to the fabric and the quilting enhances the drawing.

Cherie in Del Mar said...

Ahh Della...this is stunning! (And not remotely like a cat...haaa)
Cherie

Roberta Ranney said...

Hi Della - I think this little piece is so appealing. It has a serene feeling both in the coloring and the composition. The texture of your background quilting is lovely.

Cynthia Ann Morgan said...

Hi Della, well, now we know you are a talented artist with a pencil as well as one with a needle. This is so sweet and graceful...there should be a fairy tale to go with it
Great job!
Cynthia

Jan said...

Love it!

Art by Rhoda Forbes said...

Wonderful! The whole piece gives a feeling of serenity, the gentleness in the giraffe's eyes are what got me.
Good work!

Wendy said...

Love this one! Such a sense of calm, great composition and color choice.

Kathy Angel Lee said...

This one really struck me as I was scrolling through. I like the sepia tones and your quilting really adds to the piece.

ann said...

Beautiful! You are quite a talented sketcher.

Wen said...

Beautifully composed. The color is soft and sophisticated. The quilting is excellent and adds to the artful nature of this work.