As promised, here is the second art quilt I made for Liz Barton's on-line course, "Inspired to Design". First, the photo that inspired me, taken from a window at the Musée des Beaux Arts in Montreal, overlooking an alley.
Then, the line drawing based on the photo.
Then, the "value study". I tried to place the area with the highest value contrast at the focal point, the chairs.
Finally, the finished piece, measuring 12" x 24".
This one has fused shapes in hand-dyes and commercial cotton, essentially in a complementary blue-and-orange scheme. The shapes are outline-stitched-and-quilted with matching thread, and a heavier thread is used to "draw in" the chairs, windows and railings. I lengthened the piece, top and bottom, by about 2". There's not much quilting on it, but then again it's going to be mounted on a canvas so that will flatten it out.
I'm reasonably pleased with it, and hope to do more in this series. I would have started a third one (the class doesn't close until Saturday) but alas, I will be busy preparing tax documents for the family for the next few days.
I am so impressed with these pieces, Heather. The simplicity is riveting. How right not to be tempted to go in and put more and more in.
ReplyDeleteI'm slightly worried by the lack of railings in the original photo - but glad there aren't any as they would mess with the fine detail of the chairs!
Shame about tax...
Hilary
Lucky you to be spending two weeks in Italy! No doubt you will come back completely inspired. I would bet we will see a photo or two from you featuring steps!
DeleteHeather Thanks for sharing these pieces with us and including the process. The crop, composition and simplicity of the colour scheme brings the whimsical nature of the subject matter right to our attention. Very enjoyable and succesfull result!
ReplyDeleteWell done! You've captured the essence without getting bogged down with details. Your choice of colour has made the seating area and the chair platform look as though they are floating
ReplyDeleteneat clean clear lines. great composition. a fitting no 2 in your series. well done heather
ReplyDeleteYou have inspired me to look at pictures in a new way. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteElizabeth Barton will offer "Inspired to Design" again, beginning April 6. The registration open 5 weeks before class starts. You can check it out at www.quiltuniversity.com Her other course, "Working in a Series", begins early May.
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