12 By the Dozen

Interpreting different artists work is such a fascinating process especially when one is not overly enthusiastic about the artist concerned. (i.e. me with Sheeler's photography and paintings). Initially I found Sheelers work uninteresting and thought that I would find it very difficult to do something with. However I ended up doing 2 pieces and wondered which one I should post. I have decided to post both only because they are very similar but different and for the first time I think that doing a 'series 'would be intriguing.
The piece I chose to interpret is called 'Ballardvale' and was painted in 1946.The lines were interesting and I loved the colours.
The first interpretation I did was pieced . Usually I appliqué but one does need a challenge and the piecing worked well with Sheelers
'Precisionist' style . I kept thinking that some texture would liven the  piece but when the time for quilting came straight lines seemed to be the right option.

With the second piece I thought 'What if'' I turn the chimney stack into a tree and convert the scene from an industrial site into suburbia ?
As you can see I had fun and in the end I think that I like 'Suburbia' better . As you can all see I had great fun but promise that I won't inflict extras on you every time !