Sedimentary Strata

 

 

Painted Tyvek Rocks

Bend with the Wind

Painted Tyvek trees

Winter Ditch

Here is the full view, followed by two close-ups

This is my impression of a dried grasses in a snow filled winter ditch.  I started with white fabric and added colour using coloured pencils, because snow is very rarely seen as pure white.. The actual FMQ'g was done with three different colours of thread.  I used one of my own photos as inspiration.  I have been fascinated with the effect of wind and water, on snow and sand, for years and collect photos whenever I can.  Comments are welcome.
Pat f in Winnipeg

Challenge 88: Water and Wind

Challenge Hostess: Pat Findlay

Title: Water and wind

Theme: Create an image that shows the way the flow of water and/or wind can change things, over time.

Technique:  Free motion quilting

Due date:  Jan. 4, 2014

Both water and wind can move objects, sometimes minute objects, over time.  Sometimes the effect can be as simple as a gentle rain or breeze on our faces, or moving our hair, and is often indicated by repetitive lines or waves.  Over time the effect can be huge.

The result of this type of action can create a sense of awe within in us. Think of the way wind can sculpt a sand dune, or water erode a shore line, over time. Snow drifts can be both beautiful and sometimes a little threatening.  Think of the strata exposed in rock faces eroded by flowing water. You could show the actual action happening or maybe the result of the event over time. 

Similarly, you could use the technique of repetitive lines to show the effect on a skirt,  or even the fur of an animal.

Resources:

Judith G. Glover: www.judithgloverart.com?2011/09/16/beach-at-fort-fisher/

Roxanne Lessa, desert series: http://tinyurl.com/FFFC88-1  

Archived work of Charlotte Ziebart: http://www.charlotteziebarth.com/archived-work/ 

Claudia C.M. Raffi: www.cladiacamraffi.deviantart.com/art/water-and-wind-195950934

Tom Thomson: www.ago.net/the-west-wind

Marcia Baldwin: www.ebsqart.com/artist/marci-baldwin/5960/art-portfolio/thunder-wind/425777/ or http://tinyurl.com/FFFC88-2

Elizabeth Lunday: www.lunday.com/stormy-weather-wind-rain-and-lightening-in-art/

As well as the above, the usual Google images also show some excellent examples of the repetitive lines and curves that result from the long term effect of wind and water.

Google images of :

            wind effect on snow

            water lines in sand

wind action on sand

strata in rock formations

And one final note: have fun with this!