Linking up with DVArtist.
Unfortunately, once I get going in the artistic process, I forget to take any photos. So, at this point there is only that beginning photo and this completed photo.
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This face is mounted on a canvas in a slightly different manner. The batting was basted in place with extra fabric going outside the quilted area. Then it was placed over the canvas and stretched much like a canvas is stretched. The corners were very neatly folded so that they look neat and proper.
I did go in with some Inktense color (Inktense blocks) and added some yellow around the left side and just at the bottom on the right side. I did this to enhance the sunburst effect that I did with the quilting; but also to give a bit more contrast with her face on that side.
Every part of the figure was hand cut freeform using some nice serrated scissors that I got from Famoré Cutlery. I find these scissors to be very handy for this type of work.
I really love her hair design. I got to use some interesting colors in the hair without it appearing to be overdone. ---but of course at times, I channel Dolly Parton who said, "Some people say less is more, but I think more is more." Or perhaps Mae West who said "Too much of a good thing can be wonderful."
And just because I can, here is a "face" from June 2020:
And just because I can, here is a "face" from June 2020:
A dear friend loved this painting when I showed it on social media. It now lives with her and I hope she is enjoying it.
One of my friends said that the bird is a chicken, but I think it is a wren, like the one who had taken over my gas grill by building a nest in the area where the igniter is located
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Until Next Time,
Stay Creative
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9 comments:
Now the blue part of her face really stands out. Is the background a different piece of fabric? I still love it. Sewing faces is your thing, Gene!
Lovely pieces Gene!
I love how you quilt the eyes Gene! ☺
Another lovely face! I see a bird in the second one - but I don't see a face - ;))
Wow Gene you always surprise me. I am thrilled to see the quilt face but that abstract is FABULOUS!!! Thank you for joining in Friday Face OFF
Now this is really amazing Gene, inktense works so well on fabric to give that extra pop of colour. I love how everything is so uniform, so creative. Happy Friday Face Off Tracey.
Gene you are an amazing quilter. I just love this face and your stitching. I like how her hair is stitched one way and the background another, etc. Have a wonderful weekend.
A very creative face. :) Love it and understand your friends liking of the next one. Love that bird.
I love how the swirl quilting on the face defines the cheekbones...at least that is how I see it.
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