Pierneef's obsession of trees was a good starting point along with his subtle painted backgrounds. I painted a satin fabric using Aqua Bricks, love the result! A large tree I photographed while in Hawaii was my reference while thread painting this piece using a variety of 7 threads. I mounted this on a stretched canvas (a first for me).
You must be pleased to be able to use the AquaBricks to such great effect, Colleen.
ReplyDeleteGreat tree! What are Aqua Bricks??
ReplyDeleteI don't know what aquabricks are either - but the colours are very subtle!
ReplyDeleteCaptured beautifully. Well done. The Aqua Bricks sounds a bit like the Derwent Inktense blocks. If so I love them and will be perfect for the next Artist.
ReplyDeleteI am assuming, like Phil, that the Aqua Blocks are like our Derwent Inktense blocks. Whatever. You have used them to perfection on that satin fabric. What a lovely foil to the stitched tree. Hilary
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tree! It looks very textural. Did you just use poly or did you use something with it's own texture-particulary on the trunk?
ReplyDeleteNice use of our bricks for the background. Our Text'Art group all bought a set and mine are languishing in the back of my cupboard.
Amazing texture Colleen. I am lucky enough to have seen it in person and it absolutely shines. I love that you experiment with so many different techniques for our challenges. My Aquabricks remain untouched as well....
ReplyDeleteI am an admirer of thread painting and think that you have created such an beautiful tree using this method . I was intrigued with your use of 'aqua blocks' in the sky which I haven't heard about . Is it a technique ?
ReplyDeleteI like the subtle background and the thread painting and would love to be able to see it 'in person' as I expect it looks even better than on the computer.
ReplyDeleteI really like working with thread painting and you have produced a really interesting piece using this technique. I am still a bit tentative using this medium therefore looking at your piece I need to be a bit braver than I have been in the past.
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