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Old 01-03-2010, 11:58 AM
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lbosma
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The fabrics you selected are really quite beautiful. I encourage you to read a little from Maria Peagler (Color) and Karen Combs (Value). I think you can find both on the net. Maria Peagler uses an analogy for color use called the "Three Bears Rule," use your fabric colors in the following ratios 60%, 30%, and 10%. Karen Combs has a Value tutorial for her Value Tool (a red view through acrylic) that does a really good job of explaining value. If you don't have a value tool of some kind photo copy your fabrics in gray scale to determine their value. I think once you determine the true values of those beautiful fabrics and consider using in the ratios Maria Peagler describes you will be amazed at the magic your fabrics will deliver. We would love to see your progress in new pictures!
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