When I chose this colour I had no idea what I was going to do. It was a last minute choice as I realized that the colour that I had originally chosen was too close to one that had been done before I joined the group. Finally I decided to try out an idea that had been lying dusty in the corners of my mind. I used to make bobbin lace and had a bagful of twirly threads that had been taken off the bobbins after I had finished pieces of lace. It reminded me of foaming water and for twenty years I have thought of using it for the foam at the bottom of a waterfall. So here is my waterfall made with scraps of white and off-white cottons, man-made fabrics, crystal organza, net and cotton threads. I was quite pleased with it until I added the foam and realised that it is too white, with not enough contrast to make an interesting design, and that it is in fact no more than a sample that could be useful for something in the future. I am glad I finally tried it out though. It was difficult to photograph and does look slightly better in reality than in the photograph.
It really does look like foam at the bottom of a waterfall! Very gorgeous. I wish I could see it in person!
ReplyDeleteIt is good to try out these ideas that niggle away in the back of your mind - and this one was definitely worth trying out. I love the frothy foam effect. Nothing wrong with it being a sample as I am sure you have more ideas after playing around with this. Some pieces don't need contrast - here the texture says it all.
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I agree with Hilary. It is great to be able to finally try out those ideas & intentions. Very visual. Great
ReplyDeleteI think the texture provides sufficient contrast in this piece.
ReplyDeleteif this is a sample, cant wait to see the next step - just don't leave it another twenty years!!!
Unique, Jinnie, and good for you for bringing to life a long-held concept. Would it be possible to vary that line between the upper part and the foaming water section, having a more irregular border between the two? I think I would find that more interesting and dynamic.
ReplyDeleteYou are right about the border being too regular. I've been trying to work out what wasn't quite right and I think its that. My husband commented that it needed more spray and i wondered about adding some tiny seed beads for spray: another idea to try out....maybe in 20 years!
DeleteI like how your experiment has turned out. I could see that method being very effective in a larger piece. Do you dare add a touch of colour to it?
ReplyDeleteThis is very interesting and effective, Jinnie. I love the texture.
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ReplyDeleteoo - i love it
i just want to touch it
well done jinnie
Good use of all those twirly ends, and a great way to portray a waterfall. I agree with Heather that it might be interesting to vary the straightness of the junction between the two textures, perhaps with a suggestion of rocks below the surface.
ReplyDeleteI really liked your idea and it's always great when one has an idea from way back to implement it years later. I think your use of texture was really great.
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