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Monday, July 20, 2009

Days and Layers Later

Lily Pond
19"x 27"

My last posting pictured the first layer of thread work on a piece of hand dyed cotton. Today it is finished. Well, as finished as I think it will be. I am open to suggestions, however. I often preview my works-in-progress to others, notably, my art quilt group and, often to my DH. This time was an exception. This is its first viewing and suggestions are always welcomed.

7 comments:

  1. It looks finished to me. It's beautiful.

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  2. Looking at it again, I am imagining a small dragon fly with iridescent purple wings on the lace in the lower left, almost on the hypotenuse of the triangle formed by the lace. What do you think?

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  3. hmmm...interesting idea. Thanks, Ruth Anne. Diane

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  4. Love it! The repeating flower shape is really effective in varied sizes.
    The lace in the corners add interest with the different color dyes... I also like that the 2 corners don't have exactly the same amount of lace. Nice arrangement.
    Only one suggestion; It seems the composition is mostly in the "medium" range...any way to add more contrast? Maybe the purple area could be a bit darker so the pink stands out more?
    Great work!

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  5. Now that IS one of the things I was contemplating. Thanks for encouraging me. ;^)

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  6. Hi Diane, I agree with Kate that it needs just a touch of contrast. How about some shadowing with ink or paint on the under side of the flowers and pads? It is a very beautiful and calming piece. Just lovely!

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  7. Actually, I think I'll wait until I re-shoot the pic. In real life it has more contrast...it's pathetic, with virtually the same equipment, my photographer and I take totally different photos. And his are always so much better.

    I COULD wait until Saturday when he's home and ask him to do re-take it.

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