Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Challenge #40




"Black Tie and Tails" Tulip in Still Life 17"x21"


In leafing through my magazines I quickly pulled out all ads that caught my attention either by color, composition or both. I was surprised to find that at least 75% of them were red, black and white and some silver. What does that say about me?
I used alot of different fabrics, including seven different textures of white. I especially had fun trying many new to me quilting designs.
I am pleased with the result and my hubby loves it.
I would love to 'hear' your comments :-)
Thanks Rhoda for a fun, thought provoking challenge!
Cherie

14 comments:

  1. You are welcome Cherie.
    So what did you find out about the mood these colors evoke?
    I love the still life, sort of abstract just wonderful!
    It is amazing what the colors in advertising and product packaging do for putting colors together!

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  2. I love the way you have taken the shapes from the original image and used them in your compostion. Your quilt has a cetain amount of elegance to it. Good job!

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  3. That is quite an outstanding piece! I love the way the original ad is echoed in your piece, but the piece also stands alone. Wonderful quilting!

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  4. I echo all of the above, Cherie! Great job using the colors. I especially like how you transformed the phone into a black tulip. Your quilting is wonderful, too, and adds to the open areas on your quilt. Super!

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  5. Cherie, your piece is dramatic and vibrant! I like the depth you achieved with your shading, and the way you transformed the add into something new. Very creative, an excellent interpretation of this challenge.

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  6. You set the bar high on this - color and composition from the packaging. Love it.

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  7. Fabulous! One of my fav color combos. Great composition, and takes still life to a new level!

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  8. Hi Cherie - You took that ad and ran with it! Your interpretation of the phone into the tulip is so attractive. The tulip foliage is so voluptuous. But most of all I love the shadlows both under the tulip leaf and the balls. The quilting adds some interest and makes the piece even more elegant.
    Great work!

    Roberta

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  9. This is truly art. The composition is stunning, the stitching really adds a whole new layer, and the colours work brilliantly. It's the perfect interpretation of the ad. Isn't it amazing how powerful even a smallish amount of red is in this?

    Julia

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  10. You did a fantastic job with this challenge. I love your interpretation of the elements.

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  11. Cherie - Great job with this. I think you have definitely met the challenge. I like that you emulated the elements in the ad and the quilting adds so much to the piece.

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  12. Very elegant with superb quilting. Great interpretation of the challenge.

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  13. Cherie, this is so-so-sooo elegant!
    The various whites and different quilting designs really add to the depth, texture and formality of the piece. And a single tulip... it just doesn't get any better than that!
    The only thing your piece needs... as far as I can see is...
    MY address!

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  14. Hi Cherie, as elegant as a tuxedo with a red cumberbund...good job with the colors and composition and feel of the piece
    Cynthia

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