Not Happy With My First Art Quilt Attempt
#243
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Join Date: Jun 2009
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Originally Posted by Yooper32
Please do not abandon this project as it has so much potential and you have already come so far. That is unless you are totally over it and want to start something fresh and new and different. If that is the case, you must keep this and go back to it some future time and it will become a winner.
#244
Umm, yeah. I agree with everything said. I'm new to quilting and I'm amazed at how much the look changes from quilt top completed to sandwiched, quilted, and done.
This is beautiful and inspiring! And I would pay for postage. To me. :) :thumbup:
This is beautiful and inspiring! And I would pay for postage. To me. :) :thumbup:
#245
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: canton, ohio
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I think it's great for a first attempt! The first thing that struck me was that the mountains were too light. Now that's just me.
I'd love to do an art quilt, too. But I'm sure my first attempt would look like I did it with my eyes closed and standing on my head!!
Looks great, tho
I'd love to do an art quilt, too. But I'm sure my first attempt would look like I did it with my eyes closed and standing on my head!!
Looks great, tho
#247
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Originally Posted by redmadder
Wonderful. Now, the tree next to the house seems too dark. Can you go lighter? Remember the foreground for balance. Wow. Wish I had the talent you do.
Once you have put another green hill in place, it might fix the problem.
#248
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Chico, California
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Your quilt is wonderful...I can see and feel the design realted from the photo. If you want it more photo like, sofen the lines between each area..you could shade with fabric or acrylic paint...or with stitchery..blend the colors more...less contrast on the brick wall of the chapel..However..it is really good....
#250
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Print the photo in greyscale. This will help you determine color value.
Think about why you like the picture of the cottage so much. Is it the mountains in the background?, the path going up to the cottage?
You made the one mountain/hill look as if it has snowed...that may be one thing...I'd add in the fence...to balance the quilt/pic. Try this...cut out several greens with a bluish tint for that left side hill/mountain...lay it over the white. Lay in a dark brown fence. Audition different colors here and there.
I think you have a great result, but am guessing you are not pleased because your color value does not match the actual picture.
Think about why you like the picture of the cottage so much. Is it the mountains in the background?, the path going up to the cottage?
You made the one mountain/hill look as if it has snowed...that may be one thing...I'd add in the fence...to balance the quilt/pic. Try this...cut out several greens with a bluish tint for that left side hill/mountain...lay it over the white. Lay in a dark brown fence. Audition different colors here and there.
I think you have a great result, but am guessing you are not pleased because your color value does not match the actual picture.
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