This is another free-motion embroidered, red-work piece from the "Invasion" series I am working on, (in-between working on other things). I have to admit the ball at the woman's feet bothers me. The shape is off and I am not thrilled with the shading. Actually this was the 2nd one that I attempted. On the first one my shading got way to heavy on the woman, making everything else look off. To balance it out I would have had to show all the shadows being cast from the objects, and the whole piece would have been over-worked. So I tried again. Because I am drawing with my sewing machine, erasing or painting over the parts I am not happy with just isn't an option. And since the stitches are rather tight and often clustered, ripping them out isn't a great option, either. So I have learn to live with the things that bug me, which becomes good practice for me in letting go.
(One of my extended life lessons, and something I am continually working on.)
Hi Victoria,
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This 'invasion piece' is extraordinary. I thought it was a woodblock print at first until I read your post. Just amazing.
You are an artist! I really admire how you sew-draw, it`s difficult to do, and you do it really well!
ReplyDeleteI am still learning to live with those "bugging" things!!!
Wow, I am just in awe of what you can do with a sewing machine these days. Well not me personally but you of course. That is so neat! I think it's fantastic, I probably wouldn't notice any of the things you mentioned with my eye. I see the overall artist and uniqueness of the piece. I guess that's just the artist in you to see those things, but me nada I just see goodness.
ReplyDeleteWe're are own worst critics! It looks amazing. Bravo.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for your wonderfully encouraging words! My inner critic can be amazingly harsh, and told me I was a fool to even show this piece. I am working hard at rebelling against this inner negativity. I greatly appreciate your validation and support!
ReplyDeleteSooo cool!
ReplyDeleteI actually really like it! The shading does not bother me a bit--the "vintage" sort of look the piece has allows for some...what's the word I'm looking for?...freedom of interpretation. Visually. Er.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, it looks really cool. :-D