I have finished my project. It’s different for me, so I was actually hesitant to post it here at all. I call it Sun and Rain. It’s a texture study.
The background represents the sun, of course, and the blue, the rain. The blue is not to mean puddles though. It is holes in the sunshine. June goes down as the rainiest on record for us. It was often very unsteady weather with periods of rain and sunshine, sometimes both at the same time. I think most of you know the type of weather!
Anyways, why a texture study? Because it is just now that I feel inspired enough by the idea of creating textures in my work to really begin learning how to use the stitches to create interesting textures. It isn’t that none of my projects have textures, but the idea with my texture studies is to focus on texture first, then color and design. I hope to get better at all three in time. So I chose to mark my beginning point with a journal project. I can’t think of a better use for a journal project than to set a marker where you are with your artistic progress. And I want all of you out there to remember that we are not static, we are capable of improving. Just because today you can’t create the project or artwork you want, doesn’t mean you never will be able to. Work, push back your boundaries, test the water outside of the box, but most of all reach inside yourself, learn about yourself, and express what is in there. You will be surprised at how far you are able to go if you keep on your journey.
This is gorgeous!
OK….i really needed to read this post.
Love this piece…i can see it as an embellishment for many things
Thank you for this piece of advice, this reminder. I have loved making pieces in the past specifically to teach myself new things, and these have become my favourite works. Really enjoy your blog.