Not Happy With My First Art Quilt Attempt
05-16-2011, 04:05 AM
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Originally Posted by catrancher
I'm taking a class from Quilt University--no complaints about the class so far. I'm just not very happy with the quilt I'm making. What do you think is wrong with this? Are my fabrics too busy? Something else? Am I putting in too much? Not enough? I'm thinking it will improve when I add thread embellishment to define some things, but will it improve enough that I'll be happy with it?
I'm giving you a picture of the image I'm working from--a little stone house I saw while traveling in Italy--followed by my so-called quilt interpretation.
Don't be so hard on your self it is awesome.
I've never considered myself very artistic, and I'm feeling pretty discouraged by this. I'm only about 1/3 finished with it, obviously. Any constructive feedback would be appreciated.
I'm giving you a picture of the image I'm working from--a little stone house I saw while traveling in Italy--followed by my so-called quilt interpretation.
Don't be so hard on your self it is awesome.
I've never considered myself very artistic, and I'm feeling pretty discouraged by this. I'm only about 1/3 finished with it, obviously. Any constructive feedback would be appreciated.
05-16-2011, 04:13 AM
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I do really think it is lovely just the way it is, but if I were to change anything, it would be to make the hills in the background darker and the sky lighter. The first thing that struck my eye when I looked at it was the hills and the red flower pot. They could be replaced or you could use fabric markers or other mediums to tone them down a bit so that the house becomes the focal point.
05-16-2011, 04:13 AM
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Remember - this is YOUR idea as to what the quilt should look like. And, it looks wonderful. Don't concentrate on each item in the picture --- concentrate on the WHOLE picture. Keep going - you'll be so proud of what you did!
05-16-2011, 04:26 AM
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I think that you did a great job. If you are taking a class, you are on the right track; your work will only get better. I know that you are looking for feedback as to what you have done wrong but only you can determine that, i.e., Picasso is not Van Gough (sp) and vice versa so as you become familiar with the technique, your taste and skill will become more of what kind of artist you are destined to become. I love the picture and would love to see more of this trip.
05-16-2011, 04:34 AM
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Originally Posted by catrancher
Originally Posted by Hinterland
I think maybe you are focused too much on the details of the picture. Instead of trying to recreate the textures, try for the light, medium and dark values to establish the picture and add depth. Then you can add details, or not.
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And thank you all for your kind comments. But really, I'm not fishing for compliments. I'm trying to figure out what's bothering me about it. It's hard working alone in one's sewing room and trying to be objective about one's work. Usually I'm not highly self-critical, but this is not turning out as well as I envisioned it.
05-16-2011, 04:35 AM
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Overall, I think you are doing a wonderful job with it. I agree about the big green tree, also would take out the large flowers at the back corner of the house and use a different grass fabric in the foreground, one not so tall and scraggly, maybe with variations of shades of green. That's me talking, who started a landscape probably 10 yrs. ago and it moved with me, but it doesn't move me, it is a mess, but I keep it. Maybe someday. Yours is so far, heads and shoulders above what I did, so my critique can be disregarded. Yours is really wonderful. Can't wait to see the final project.
05-16-2011, 04:39 AM
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What! Your kidding right! Nothing wrong with what you are doing.
I keep saying I'm going to create art fabric projects and will one day.
It looks great! Give yourself more credit! Just imagine how much more beautiful it will look once you are done with it. Keep working on it. Don't be so hard on yourself.
I keep saying I'm going to create art fabric projects and will one day.
It looks great! Give yourself more credit! Just imagine how much more beautiful it will look once you are done with it. Keep working on it. Don't be so hard on yourself.
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