January Thaw II is a 36 X 36 rework of an older fabric art. I have expanded the story by painting the rabbit and the evergreen tree on canvas. I wanted to use elements that would be compatible with the subject matter. This is another typical scene from the Ozark mountains. Maybe a cabin hideaway by a stream. The fiber art is done in the style of a textural tapestry. Fabric pieces are cut free form with scissors and then placed on a muslin foundation. The piece is heavily quilted with variegated cotton thread. The whole thing is put into the washing machine and dryer. This gives it a highly textured appearance. It is then placed on batting and backing, and quilted again. I mount the finished tapestry onto painted canvas. The horizontal stripes are added as a design element. Click on image for closer view. See This Post on Nina Marie's Off The Wall Fridays. http://ninamariesayre.blogspot.com/
This is a lovely job on your re-work Judy - the design element certainly enhances your tapestry.
ReplyDeleteLove the little rabbit
in the snow that you painted!
Wishing you continued enjoyment with your creative arts into the New Year ahead as well as seeing your interpretation of "Pearl"!
HAPPY NEW YEAR !
ReplyDeleteThis is so peaceful looking. And, of course, I love that you added a little rabbit.
ReplyDeleteYou've got it going on with this style now! Looks great!
ReplyDeleteHi, Judy. Stopped by from Nina Marie's. I like your combination of a quilted piece and a painted canvas. Very lovely.
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nadia
PS. I'm in love with your "Shirtwaste"--drop-dead gorgeous!
what a fascinating process. It really begins to make a conversation between the textile work and the backing.
ReplyDeleteSandy in the UK
An innovative way to display your beautiful landscape.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the comment on my blog. This piece is quite interesting in its construction and especially its resurrection as a new piece. This is my first visit to your blog and I must say that your "Shirtwaste: Fabric Sculpture" is absolutely stunning. I had work in the Re-Thread Thread exhibition too ... and am now quite honored to have been in your company there!
ReplyDeleteSusan
Beautiful piece. Looks especially appealing while we're experiencing a heat wave!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments - much appreciated.
ohhh I like the rework - and yes I've been using a musin foundation for some of my work - my next piece will have some of that in it!
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