Not Happy With My First Art Quilt Attempt
05-16-2011, 10:36 AM
#181
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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.
Janet
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05-16-2011, 10:41 AM
#182
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Great Job and will be beautiful. The first and only thing that catches my eye wron is the flower pot on the right. It seems a little overpowering your wonderful building. Perhaps a little smaller would work. But if done It is my only suggestion.
Keep up the good work.
Keep up the good work.
05-16-2011, 10:41 AM
#183
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I agree with everyone else--it is absolutely beautiful, and I would be extremely proud, had I made it.
Please know we are all too hard on ourselves, and our work is much better than we probably realize.
Please know we are all too hard on ourselves, and our work is much better than we probably realize.
05-16-2011, 10:47 AM
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Your work is lovely, but as you said you aren't finished yet. You need to squint your eyes at the photo and then do the same with your work. You need more dimension or what is called "values". Don't be afraid to add the darks, it will bring the whole picture to life. Every other part of the "art" is great, just needs the dark, medium and light values to complete. Very good so far - keep at it!
05-16-2011, 10:52 AM
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Hi - Just me again, I should have added that darks come forward giving the picture depth. Perhaps consider putting that fence in, or if not, the tree on the left side could be brought in and maybe a little bush on the front right to balance the picture. I think you are doing great. Lynda
05-16-2011, 11:00 AM
#187
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I think you did a great job! The only thing I would have done differently would have been to make the green trees in front of the house a little smaller, or remove it and move it to the left hand side of the quilt. Is it appliqued on or is it pieced? Also some sort of dark material, maybe to outline/define objects. Good job.
Syl
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05-16-2011, 11:04 AM
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Try adding the tree and fence on the left. Your photo is very balanced but the quilt is not because you did not add the tree or the fence on the left. So far your interpretation is right on and wonderful. I teach art and I can tell you this is great for as far as it goes.
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