Finished the campfire piece today. Actually, I thought I had it finished yesterday. It looked like this:
I don't know if you can see what I changed. The bottom foreground wasn't quite working for me. Those rocks around the fire looked too tight and somehow unnatural. And the ground itself wasn't "grounding." I added a couple more rocks and some deep shadow, which seem like an improvement to me. And then I added more sparks. Seemed like it needed those.
This piece will be submitted for our next High Fiber Diet show, "The Elements." If I can get them done in time, I hope to complete all four elements to submit. I started with "fire" because it seemed the most challenging, but now I am having a hard time coming up with any ideas for earth, air and water!
The size of this is 15" x 35". I kind of wish I had made it larger.
This is just wonderful......I feel like getting out the marshmallows.
ReplyDeleteYou really caught the sparkle of the flames and sparks!!!
ReplyDeleteCant wait to see the others!!
I wouldn't have thought you could make a campfire with little squares. Apparently, you can! It is wonderful and captures the essence. Love it!
ReplyDeleteI saw your work at the Houston Festival last Fall and have been following your blog. The campfire quilt is absolutely gorgeous! I just love how you interpret your subject matter and visually express yourself. Cheryl
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful! It feels warm and just seems to crackle. Very well done IMHO.
ReplyDeleteI love the campfire - it so reminds me of many camping trips. Mary Ann
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love it!
ReplyDeleteWow, now it just pops. Your work is fabulous; what a talent you have.
ReplyDeleteIn the vernacular of my sons, "You really nailed it!" It has been fun to follow the construction and thought involved in this piece; and it shows off your artistic prowess. This piece succeeds in evoking all the senses: I can almost smell pines and smoke, hear the crackle and pop, (taste burnt marshmallows?), and see a bit of magic floating into the treetops. Great work, Terry.
ReplyDeleteOoh Terry, you have done a wonderful job of capturing that magical sense of sparks flying ... And you've done it in your own true style which adds a delightful abstraction. I will look forward to seeing what you do with earth, water, and air,
ReplyDeleteI absoulutly love how you did the sparks. It works so well.
ReplyDeleteIt's all "snap, crackle, and POP". Wonderful interpretation. And the late additions were perfect solutions. LOVE this. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteFabulous! Will the other three be the same size and incorporate your fabulous doodly quilting?
ReplyDeleteThis just makes me cry, it's so darn good. I am always humbled and delighted by the talents of quilters. And I are one.
ReplyDeleteWow! This is too beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI am enthralled. I am amazed at how you've capture fire in a quilt. AMAZED.
ReplyDeleteThe rocks made the difference. It's wonderful. c
ReplyDeleteI've always admired your work but this one leaves me in awe. You are so talented.
ReplyDeleteCheers from Mexico
This is one of the most amazingly beautiful things I have ever seen!!!! FABULOUS!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning! And the little things you did at the end made a huge difference. Who'd've thunk it? I love that you let us in on that.
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! Are the extra sparks dots of paint? Can't wait to see the other elements.
ReplyDeleteIs there a size restriction for the show?
Stunning! The decision to abstract the flames is a stroke of genius. The changes you made elevated it from merely good to brilliant
ReplyDeleteI love your campfire quilt! Fire is my favorite part of camping. My kids have been watching old episodes of the Avatar series. Lots of water, air, earth and fire, but I don't know if it could inspire a quilt!
ReplyDeleteLove this! The details are amazing. I love the fire!
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous! And, yes, I can see the difference - the shadows and additional sparks really to finish the piece.
ReplyDeleteTotally magic!
ReplyDeleteWOW! I absolutely Love this quilt! It is amazing!
ReplyDeleteSuperb! I love it!
ReplyDeleteWow! Wow! Wow! You made me SMILE!
ReplyDeleteI don't like this quilt , ILOVE It! Such talent !
Thanks for sharing ?
Is it for sale?