If anything could make me give up textiles I think it would be painting. Having said that, this is not painting it's instant gratification using alcohol ink felt tips and a gold promarker, but it makes me think that I could learn to paint. And that's the problem, the world is full of brilliant painters and I would just be another mediocre student. The world is not full of textile artists so I think I'll stick with what I know and enjoy. I think I need to find a way to translate these drawings to stitch, I can see a lot of work ahead!
This piece is A3 cartridge paper and I have selected some Acer leaves, fennel, honeysuckle, poppy and shepherds purse drawn in layers. I have not played with the positive/negative shapes in this drawing, I think that makes it less dynamic than the last one.
I have just read the last posts, to the bottom of the page, and am so envious of your drawings ... absolutely stunning !!
ReplyDeleteSome definitely crying out for stitches !
Glad you had some family time ... it is more precious than gold.
Keep up the marvellous work coming out of your course.
Sharron
Love the colours in this one.
ReplyDeleteI like this drawing too, especially the way the layers are revealed. I used to paint before I got into textiles and sometimes feel I would like to paint again but the pull of the fabrics and all the different design opportunites always seems stronger.
ReplyDeleteYour title should be ' Keep Drawing & Keep Stitching". Drawing is so good for you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your reply by email ... but may I suggest that you post your reply right here on your blog ... others would be inspired by your drawing story.
Sharron
Your drawings are absolutely stunning, and the colours!!! Oh, the colours. So many beautiful things going on here!! So many possibilities....do show us the continuations!!
ReplyDeleteI love your drawing!
ReplyDeleteJust lovely - and a great development from your earlier drawing - love the colours. It will be fascinating to see where it all goes....
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely work.
ReplyDeleteOne thing my own creative journey has taught me is - make art for yourself, because you love it, because you have to. Never deny your creative spark for something as mediocre as marketability.
Splash paint!
Wow, you are defiantly a great advert for dionne's course. This is just fabulous.
ReplyDeleteWhat about scanning it and then printing it digitally onto fabric? Then you would just be able to stitch as you wanted to. The Kemshalls offer such a service but there is also Print Unlimited in Holland.