tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18346610739636126292024-03-04T21:58:16.522-08:00Cutting Back; Adventures in Art, Textiles & Contemporary Reverse AppliqueIstanbuljoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13388134462489860623noreply@blogger.comBlogger149125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834661073963612629.post-50483578446238238282021-08-09T22:11:00.000-07:002021-08-09T22:11:36.950-07:00LEON THE LION (Weekly Art Project #21; inspired by the Alhambra)<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu3fGqBDWrcx1h_oV088THv7FpcLyxFYV2lk0ikDtP5sO9i8R9oeiOAPEpmTFlv9aZxSJBK6cI3QZRsFhY428GLki7w3FmINYFHu1zCHs1wnvFxOJl4njCe77EKqA5PnvQY8E7SkpmJV7B/s1837/P1010961_LI.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1299" data-original-width="1837" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu3fGqBDWrcx1h_oV088THv7FpcLyxFYV2lk0ikDtP5sO9i8R9oeiOAPEpmTFlv9aZxSJBK6cI3QZRsFhY428GLki7w3FmINYFHu1zCHs1wnvFxOJl4njCe77EKqA5PnvQY8E7SkpmJV7B/w640-h452/P1010961_LI.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>It was somewhat of a shock to realise that this, being week #21, is my last weekly art project focused on the Alhambra. It seems to have gone by very quickly even with all the interruptions along the way.</p><p>My goal was to seek inspiration from what I saw & what moved me within the space of one day in one place. Of course, I could have used every art project to reproduce a piece of that wonderfully patterned plasterwork, but I wanted to respond to inspiration sources with a creation of my own, not just a copy. All in all I have created quite a varied range of responses in textile & they certainly do transport me back to that stunningly beautiful place.</p><p>What then to choose for this last project? </p><p>Well it had to be Patio de los Leones, also known as the Courtyard of the Lions. This courtyard is in the centre of the Nasrid Palaces & it's centrepiece is the marble bowl of a fountain seemingly held on the backs of 12 lions. </p><p>They are charming, but to be honest, they have never really looked like lions to me. More like cats or dogs! The sculptor has given them wonderful texture on their bodies & if we were allowed to get close enough I can guarantee that few visitors would resist being able to stroke their hands over that carved 'fur'.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqKBg8WDHG3Q989mFZrjt0dDO-UNd3pJRGgiarU_j1l5Af2Vz0fqWX0hrGkzar0vf4dfTWF6HHQ3714kzluJEXqmyE2NjAyqn1gUC6cj0-lNx58zf5x_YKgFH_aTA4IcsGmbnU7vzextAj/s2048/20210809_160309.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1563" data-original-width="2048" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqKBg8WDHG3Q989mFZrjt0dDO-UNd3pJRGgiarU_j1l5Af2Vz0fqWX0hrGkzar0vf4dfTWF6HHQ3714kzluJEXqmyE2NjAyqn1gUC6cj0-lNx58zf5x_YKgFH_aTA4IcsGmbnU7vzextAj/s320/20210809_160309.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>Some very quick drawings helped me feel my way around the shapes of their faces & to recognise two different ways that fur/hair was carved. I wanted to give a lion some sort of mane. It didn't take long to realise that that might not be easy in a 20cm square, but I could at least try!</p><p>Here's how the cutting back went...<br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_gNrsI3TST_hKjB0ei_LQP8-esi66-539lp4LygB2gmhR6xSDSFAIclZZsyMcN59_S7r0m5uX7Vfqjhd8TWu60QIDebvMf_FY-adqlfyjlb4bltYwLO0YUyLD2QIJ7e10U313QLQWt-Cz/s2048/20210809_160458.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2044" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_gNrsI3TST_hKjB0ei_LQP8-esi66-539lp4LygB2gmhR6xSDSFAIclZZsyMcN59_S7r0m5uX7Vfqjhd8TWu60QIDebvMf_FY-adqlfyjlb4bltYwLO0YUyLD2QIJ7e10U313QLQWt-Cz/s320/20210809_160458.jpg" width="319" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc90b_1TyoeybiQGD4mFex5rnfswU5QlUG1SXBzaWbyzuqSzO_w_uaG-A8CqiBZQ2yotziOshuRKiRguQX8qdLJ7iuzPNlQgw3hAnOgLnGtbJlsQRycmPKzRTNa_Jb9rNYmcIiSdoiUj_d/s2048/20210810_111816.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2023" data-original-width="2048" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc90b_1TyoeybiQGD4mFex5rnfswU5QlUG1SXBzaWbyzuqSzO_w_uaG-A8CqiBZQ2yotziOshuRKiRguQX8qdLJ7iuzPNlQgw3hAnOgLnGtbJlsQRycmPKzRTNa_Jb9rNYmcIiSdoiUj_d/s320/20210810_111816.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9x5H6373tXpawbNfpO-RvtCMHWXM1R4pigpI39aFjyuyCJxTiRxUQB1R6V0eon4joJEd7G3oCWPYTqkUouTVw9EWyju4xFomyt7bO0rkbY8gpnVA19zlAZbpVjfjSK8LgQWhXn-8yl8Qe/s2048/20210810_114330.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1990" data-original-width="2048" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9x5H6373tXpawbNfpO-RvtCMHWXM1R4pigpI39aFjyuyCJxTiRxUQB1R6V0eon4joJEd7G3oCWPYTqkUouTVw9EWyju4xFomyt7bO0rkbY8gpnVA19zlAZbpVjfjSK8LgQWhXn-8yl8Qe/s320/20210810_114330.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsW-asj4sunUBNORf8KiZfEQmW-1IDz2lcBDJdNhVSQpBRSRMp4VmwiqaXn7U9hcGBRaYBpbbPmegmWhSLeLRSYGHh1bILLL97A0OJh-pd2zlu_CFOEcwkO-8RCgwQ_5UW7iFPrIeBGR4T/s2048/20210810_120426.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsW-asj4sunUBNORf8KiZfEQmW-1IDz2lcBDJdNhVSQpBRSRMp4VmwiqaXn7U9hcGBRaYBpbbPmegmWhSLeLRSYGHh1bILLL97A0OJh-pd2zlu_CFOEcwkO-8RCgwQ_5UW7iFPrIeBGR4T/s320/20210810_120426.jpg" width="316" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmcexUiYCfKE1AISBxacEuLzxtiYcQoU1vVJt5J2OBDHt-PJkmmXAciXh8EuCUVZyOZYiVD-OpUaTlddbnmKv7YJmjlcmbE6eanwagjEQuGXnO16kXZpEIHsTMHz5gs4YmOcXFnbK4zAQF/s2048/20210810_121737.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2046" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmcexUiYCfKE1AISBxacEuLzxtiYcQoU1vVJt5J2OBDHt-PJkmmXAciXh8EuCUVZyOZYiVD-OpUaTlddbnmKv7YJmjlcmbE6eanwagjEQuGXnO16kXZpEIHsTMHz5gs4YmOcXFnbK4zAQF/s320/20210810_121737.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>I'd slipped in a scrap of printed fabric from an earlier project as my background. It gave a little bit of colour variation as well as contrasting the curved lines with straight angular ones. I was pleased with how my lion was looking, but wanted to un-cross his eyes & give a little more definition, so this is what I did...<br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ebst-0DG5kykEcwQGZss5A7nnYwJHenPvhbVsFMFOfqRznwPt1UNF7xJ6xo9wrch9CIQkYW4jxR5Q-OwM3je6Rd8y_ykVhuAuv6mjvkrZm4o5h7ZGw_zmwpbxhQ5woV5jYKeGb0e9Frc/s2048/20210810_132618_LI.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2017" data-original-width="2048" height="630" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ebst-0DG5kykEcwQGZss5A7nnYwJHenPvhbVsFMFOfqRznwPt1UNF7xJ6xo9wrch9CIQkYW4jxR5Q-OwM3je6Rd8y_ykVhuAuv6mjvkrZm4o5h7ZGw_zmwpbxhQ5woV5jYKeGb0e9Frc/w640-h630/20210810_132618_LI.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>All in all I'm quite pleased with the outcome, even if it may have been more impressive in a wider sized space. Leon the Lion still doesn't really look like a lion to me, more a striped cat with a lion spirit! </p><p>It has been fun to do & I think he was a lovely inspiration for my last project.</p><p>Next week, I'll endeavour to compile each of my 21 projects into a book format, to sit alongside my Egypt & Istanbul ones. I had initially thought that I'd follow this series of art projects up with one inspired by Morocco, however I've changed my mind. I'll take a break from Islamic influences & instead refer to my photos from a trip to Iceland! There is a LOT of inspiration to be found there!</p><p>Thank you for accompanying me each week via this blog & for the encouraging comments along the way. I hope that I've encouraged you to revisit your own holiday snaps & have a go at exploring them through art making.<br /></p><p><br /></p>Istanbuljoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13388134462489860623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834661073963612629.post-1134919826476273182021-08-02T20:01:00.000-07:002021-08-02T20:01:53.873-07:00STAINED (Weekly Art Project #20, inspired by the Alhambra)<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQkbW0OluJce9CSyXh24vCozSgin-fubbMEBsuD_tXDlKwlldB8eJVUvDAd8wEljPwg_Lw-1DQZnUFn65LDBLpDhBAbgfrwEjlICx0mlhmD3iR5KyCIT1DoI05rsi4xA-0hwshyphenhyphenRM74xQ2/s2560/P1020010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="2560" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQkbW0OluJce9CSyXh24vCozSgin-fubbMEBsuD_tXDlKwlldB8eJVUvDAd8wEljPwg_Lw-1DQZnUFn65LDBLpDhBAbgfrwEjlICx0mlhmD3iR5KyCIT1DoI05rsi4xA-0hwshyphenhyphenRM74xQ2/s320/P1020010.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>The past few weeks in Adelaide have been discombobulating & consequently it has been hard for me to return to my WAP (Weekly Art Project) rythmn.</p><p> I'd attempted to start on a project last week inspired by the stained glass window above. The simplicity of design, luminosity of colour & contrast to the plasterwork are worthy of exploring. I got part way through & just couldn't maintain focus, so instead of pushing myself that little bit further, I changed what I was working on. There are definitely times to push through an energy hiccup & times when changing the activity is the wiser thing to do. </p><p>This week however, I was in a much better frame of mind & was keen to return to my usual practice. Besides, I had a new toy I wanted to play with.<br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXUpyIx7k3jHOo3qK6pn1gZ-IsdyxybPNsLj_4NrPJexjwMOr85V5ndgJ3eyNcu23CXcAOBReDDjRBar6dIPPugn0t8-Zfyfcw4AnNUsd2P9TnIwjsnIQqGgL2wnBsHBtZFD2J84tFYLw0/s2048/20210802_103745.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXUpyIx7k3jHOo3qK6pn1gZ-IsdyxybPNsLj_4NrPJexjwMOr85V5ndgJ3eyNcu23CXcAOBReDDjRBar6dIPPugn0t8-Zfyfcw4AnNUsd2P9TnIwjsnIQqGgL2wnBsHBtZFD2J84tFYLw0/s320/20210802_103745.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>A very generous friend had just given me these beautiful Caran D'Ache water soluble crayons and I was desperate to try them out. </p><p>Could I use them in a design that represented the stained glass? </p><p>Why not?!<br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaSOfCZnkQ0N1tSNhnjvmhQ7X2c62cjN7hL4qeNxOUl0gulKDbtBAh1dYRiBuXAacN8IxXeRgH6q5O6MBYkIaoF8kmHbnGjWhVz7MA_vH5WQJO2p_rINJujssGUPNU0A5QKnLjm77F0r58/s2048/20210802_110621.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1357" data-original-width="2048" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaSOfCZnkQ0N1tSNhnjvmhQ7X2c62cjN7hL4qeNxOUl0gulKDbtBAh1dYRiBuXAacN8IxXeRgH6q5O6MBYkIaoF8kmHbnGjWhVz7MA_vH5WQJO2p_rINJujssGUPNU0A5QKnLjm77F0r58/s320/20210802_110621.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I started with a trial sample just to see how they'd flow on fabric. They are so smooth & were a delight to use. I liked the way they highlighted the weave of the cotton. Quite by chance some cotton thread got caught under one section & effectively created a raised surface for a rubbing. I liked that added texture it provided so thought I might include that in my WAP project. <p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQC1jgmX71AGEjkN4CF1CY0Epet6kXl3HspM8KITdiDSvnjCXfe51p-CUA9TvjJzawKgEz79_pkkY5Tz6p4SUqPFMpQz0_u5UQ_KVnZzBpfZUFy-cF2KK9HzsIXGCi2pA0oWGqVl50M6pU/s2048/20210802_151142+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1924" data-original-width="2048" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQC1jgmX71AGEjkN4CF1CY0Epet6kXl3HspM8KITdiDSvnjCXfe51p-CUA9TvjJzawKgEz79_pkkY5Tz6p4SUqPFMpQz0_u5UQ_KVnZzBpfZUFy-cF2KK9HzsIXGCi2pA0oWGqVl50M6pU/s320/20210802_151142+1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>I then got the paintbrush & water out & applied to the crayon...oh my...yes indeed! What fun & possibilities. My head was bursting with the potential these could have in my textile work.</p><p>It was time to move from sample to art project, so I began by drawing freehand the design I've used before. I made a bit of a whoopsie & consequently over did the black crayon to hide it! Oh well....I'd do something with it later. Here's how it progressed...<br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4xbsafI2GXqh-OEVFmaZw25h-N6krslSbkL07YU9vjNUTYIxZFGDDtqgbVSRKxjsvo7j5ey01teU4rVBQMbfwW5n-WGCe2owLDE5ckG1i6h9-5vWlw2b_8-jCXE-Wo4Z3OKwzxl0dQ2N2/s2048/20210802_120256.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1990" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4xbsafI2GXqh-OEVFmaZw25h-N6krslSbkL07YU9vjNUTYIxZFGDDtqgbVSRKxjsvo7j5ey01teU4rVBQMbfwW5n-WGCe2owLDE5ckG1i6h9-5vWlw2b_8-jCXE-Wo4Z3OKwzxl0dQ2N2/s320/20210802_120256.jpg" width="311" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxNpFUrUp74Gl6eb100OI8zcsPGVFSmGoYa30jT0MdNVdUDVMjDtG-44eqw76rpYgmqtt0pjjP1uvcCFczuQUHiQmnTLGpWiVFoczsaAXHc9b9q8wbrRHwxdTANFZWfcx1zgdV0aZXqtVc/s2048/20210802_121326.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2007" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxNpFUrUp74Gl6eb100OI8zcsPGVFSmGoYa30jT0MdNVdUDVMjDtG-44eqw76rpYgmqtt0pjjP1uvcCFczuQUHiQmnTLGpWiVFoczsaAXHc9b9q8wbrRHwxdTANFZWfcx1zgdV0aZXqtVc/s320/20210802_121326.jpg" width="314" /></a></div>I had placed loose coils of cotton thread under the blue sections & managed a 'rubbing' effect there. In the centre I thought I'd try my Caran D'Ache water RESISTANT crayon with the water soluble one layered over it.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBeH42fwqbx99bozwRxLixdVP0NEIfc1Sfgf88TPewjO3H_XG7Jw50A5QU0GjOxJ3xR_fRES9xCz2jG4Di5E5Q0JCbmOpC1ooSFlHOue_xpSOQGSmnPRNM7Gm5hf08ZCC2k-OvPNEojY_l/s2048/20210802_121804.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1984" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBeH42fwqbx99bozwRxLixdVP0NEIfc1Sfgf88TPewjO3H_XG7Jw50A5QU0GjOxJ3xR_fRES9xCz2jG4Di5E5Q0JCbmOpC1ooSFlHOue_xpSOQGSmnPRNM7Gm5hf08ZCC2k-OvPNEojY_l/s320/20210802_121804.jpg" width="310" /></a></div>Three different greens are layered here & I really like the way they look.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq26j_aH4YmwzzXNme1jQ8-OgiIFYDqqqf_0xZygecJLguz_engQV3ST_xL21kuIAwdkxdDdGxWkjKrezPX41Vdzmgnf-Df3Uti1hs3FQ-MmIziCzR-EtcrRUdZqwn47ZRYiyvOewWYqj0/s2048/20210802_125910.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2027" data-original-width="2048" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq26j_aH4YmwzzXNme1jQ8-OgiIFYDqqqf_0xZygecJLguz_engQV3ST_xL21kuIAwdkxdDdGxWkjKrezPX41Vdzmgnf-Df3Uti1hs3FQ-MmIziCzR-EtcrRUdZqwn47ZRYiyvOewWYqj0/s320/20210802_125910.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Time to add the water, & I'm very pleased with how the middle resist has worked out, I also like the subtlety of the 'painted' design in the green sections.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidY10Nx8cMYXAVYRqRPpmq2k6eUeyF-osKClEDIM0H2VWYhb-DitOpCipQOt5t6DNQN_FEGyLA7H-h95ok1EWvg0IP5oZxxgscdq37QZkc3QbWMf-pJxbaIoCx6lXP_BL3M7AFuJiigBcr/s2048/20210802_143242.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2044" data-original-width="2048" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidY10Nx8cMYXAVYRqRPpmq2k6eUeyF-osKClEDIM0H2VWYhb-DitOpCipQOt5t6DNQN_FEGyLA7H-h95ok1EWvg0IP5oZxxgscdq37QZkc3QbWMf-pJxbaIoCx6lXP_BL3M7AFuJiigBcr/s320/20210802_143242.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>Stitch is added to that heavy black outline in the centre to give it a bit more interest & soften the impact.</p><p>At this stage, I'm very conscious that this project is proving to be more about exploring a product than about responding to the stained glass of the Alhambra. </p><p>Was I happy to leave it at this point? I could argue that the textural elements related to the intense textural qualities of the plaster work, but I recognise that that is wrangling words to justify what I've been doing, rather than respecting my initial intent.</p><p>What to do then, to hint at that luminous, bright coloured glass?<br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkHp462MHvdufWQQqI582ZzyszrYsFVf4B0_8odvTYK5L2icyKsZqC6E2QtfNrZlDBHJVlG1VNZBip5nrDmtgAZVSEWT4Wus3OEEEhatWqByI_0bM2KpSlj_v-ieBeSJvSSBLbdcdjlglr/s2048/20210802_145442_01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2039" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkHp462MHvdufWQQqI582ZzyszrYsFVf4B0_8odvTYK5L2icyKsZqC6E2QtfNrZlDBHJVlG1VNZBip5nrDmtgAZVSEWT4Wus3OEEEhatWqByI_0bM2KpSlj_v-ieBeSJvSSBLbdcdjlglr/w638-h640/20210802_145442_01.jpg" width="638" /></a></div><p>I added more water to the blues, added some red & added a bit more colour to the centre. To me these changes definitely recall stained glass, whilst still retaining a textural quality.</p><p>The subject of 'finishing' artwork has been on my mind lately. A comment in a novel about unfinished artwork being more intriguing than fully resolved work raises an important question - when is an artwork finished? When have we done enough? We could also ask ourselves what we mean by 'finished' & is it the same as 'complete'? </p><p>You'll notice that I didn't 'colour in' the linear sections in the design above in yellow. I alluded to it with quick yellow lines as my attempt to try<b> not</b> finishing 'properly'! It wasn't easy to leave those lines, but I actually think the piece is more interesting because of that in-completion. The focus is on the coloured spaces rather than the lines.</p><p>It will be interesting to see how these musings impact my future art making. Until next time...happy creating! <br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Istanbuljoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13388134462489860623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834661073963612629.post-91269186600718397382021-07-20T21:43:00.000-07:002021-07-20T21:43:38.814-07:00BLUE AND WHITE (#19 Weekly Art Project; Inspired By the Alhambra)<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvug0smFhunUydI47h_i_rguInD_lEyCoh5ZYhx6Pqpwq8xMAD8rLlF5cL5H-P-hRN4oz4B_ruOBjk-a88WaPglQIxl_Kn9bHa1zvMIusts1_0FpgLbTQU3fgrKudaZB7s2uNtqI4W0Z9p/s2560/P1020004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1920" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvug0smFhunUydI47h_i_rguInD_lEyCoh5ZYhx6Pqpwq8xMAD8rLlF5cL5H-P-hRN4oz4B_ruOBjk-a88WaPglQIxl_Kn9bHa1zvMIusts1_0FpgLbTQU3fgrKudaZB7s2uNtqI4W0Z9p/w300-h400/P1020004.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3dvprGwCFfwOc5hAFVrOAKbY9kS4DN94ippsbFDBDeGbzuL1LMrGhyphenhyphenZ6edPQK2BCemJ0uuNPPEdT0y2cgQv6r1qQVZVZ3NPMiBsfsKU6l5zmq9OvwWaBlIU96XCkqS3ZfqTAfYAVS8bJX/s2560/P1010874.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1920" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3dvprGwCFfwOc5hAFVrOAKbY9kS4DN94ippsbFDBDeGbzuL1LMrGhyphenhyphenZ6edPQK2BCemJ0uuNPPEdT0y2cgQv6r1qQVZVZ3NPMiBsfsKU6l5zmq9OvwWaBlIU96XCkqS3ZfqTAfYAVS8bJX/w300-h400/P1010874.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p>After a couple of weeks holiday, a week of lockdown in Darwin & a return to quarantine in Adelaide, I sat down to resume my weekly art practice on Monday, thankful that my usual routine had finally restored! </p><p>But not for long!</p><p>In the course of that day I was significantly distracted by news of the arrival of the Delta Covid strain to Adelaide & consequently the rapid role towards another lockdown.</p><p>Allowing oneself to be distracted can be either positive or negative to one's mental health. Turning my focus to the Alhambra & the incredible beauty & craftmanship within it's walls was to send a definite positive surge of endorphins to my brain. I'm so incredibly grateful to have been there & to have those memories...and photos to return to, both for personal pleasure and for inspiration.</p><p>This week it was to the colour blue that I gravitated. Throughout the Arab world blue is a colour symbolising protection. Some sections of the intricately carved plasterwork had remnants of the colour that would have once decorated it. In this particular section though the blue looked as if it was there to stay & the word 'remnant' would never apply to it!<br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9l6v-Fh0N_iSU2dYMO3XsEIbY4UeikqUuFNLYleFG8drk7DOYq1y6Jd8nAUduo0xwDTEOTo6_0zAumfD_g_07enGib7xCicr9fWR_X57Xpv7lfIA-oX19dbyh9uCmwG9EKJ_2hTyJrPQZ/s2048/IMG_20210719_132701.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9l6v-Fh0N_iSU2dYMO3XsEIbY4UeikqUuFNLYleFG8drk7DOYq1y6Jd8nAUduo0xwDTEOTo6_0zAumfD_g_07enGib7xCicr9fWR_X57Xpv7lfIA-oX19dbyh9uCmwG9EKJ_2hTyJrPQZ/s320/IMG_20210719_132701.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p>Instead of creating a new design, I returned to the one I prepared for my last weekly art project & highlighted a few more lines. There is no harm in repurposing!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJjW9VME2P_vPJoZa5Rxdk7Annwz1A98dXVGcyDAVuRZjR9qHY1DB3gqwfI91wcuAH5NeJHKPGn1Gryp3jGXcM4oMRWruH9KAbeqTseaIxU4IReBWhjtTE50V_EAFtdivsyEKJaPjXbBEp/s2048/IMG_20210719_151853.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJjW9VME2P_vPJoZa5Rxdk7Annwz1A98dXVGcyDAVuRZjR9qHY1DB3gqwfI91wcuAH5NeJHKPGn1Gryp3jGXcM4oMRWruH9KAbeqTseaIxU4IReBWhjtTE50V_EAFtdivsyEKJaPjXbBEp/s320/IMG_20210719_151853.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ13ajwj3o_3LkLSIt6B8jQ6TR9vzDr9iwLLG3JIWdyH-F9XMk2TBMmWay3bGT7M-U1sLVy9bPzXbYfyANeX6m2yHHL4y2eOV6ZE1g9-EEXju4d1-hRhYQk4U8XicVcbhttJbw3JtPFQOV/s2048/IMG_20210719_161728.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2029" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ13ajwj3o_3LkLSIt6B8jQ6TR9vzDr9iwLLG3JIWdyH-F9XMk2TBMmWay3bGT7M-U1sLVy9bPzXbYfyANeX6m2yHHL4y2eOV6ZE1g9-EEXju4d1-hRhYQk4U8XicVcbhttJbw3JtPFQOV/s320/IMG_20210719_161728.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>My colour palette was to be blue & white, but for the outlines I wanted a darker beige. Instead of reaching for the calico, I instead cut a section of my earth stained fabric. This is an old sheet that I buried under leaf litter, bark, soil & tree stumps for a month. The resulting staining is intriguingly mottled, which works very well for my textile work.</p><p>I used a calico coloured thread to sew the design in & admired how it looked before cutting back the layers.<br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcsH_ENNkz0fe8meR6tvbJHfEpHtOO5dZodGuMCfuf-iswzjXAWOi-1i7R3Xx2fpryssidng6fOhRlu8Tb9Bybr1rRXXHNdV14R4KdCTh37s9TlfsNqPx1UjPtfvxPanUqT-6XkDuIpz8Q/s2048/IMG_20210719_162503.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2030" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcsH_ENNkz0fe8meR6tvbJHfEpHtOO5dZodGuMCfuf-iswzjXAWOi-1i7R3Xx2fpryssidng6fOhRlu8Tb9Bybr1rRXXHNdV14R4KdCTh37s9TlfsNqPx1UjPtfvxPanUqT-6XkDuIpz8Q/s320/IMG_20210719_162503.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhboJzqQZI_AdWsSc3fwu7K1A__gF2RgqkvJvozQG8ws0IXwD7PNzlNrP51Fo5bAUPM4MWsVGwBcmyyjZRIKIKbPeBCOfkv2HQAyiaIcm1aOjJ9SM9GcFcmsK2kqLxsU0zQ4r5dkG0myHNB/s2048/IMG_20210719_163216.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2044" data-original-width="2048" height="638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDEA1yKluzV-_-GsgGGKjGg6a2jZK8LDJ2L2cYl9EA-1CbOppvK8olhSYaT5ZXEjocyyHEbx6NBVNP5DtccUlP27BJJ-ZIK0GISb-PCS_O5ERp5ygP-Ca0ZcfF0arjPFVOklKyUl892ao0/w640-h638/IMG_20210720_120028_LI.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>What is hard to see in these photos is that there are 5 different white fabrics here! One of them is plain all the rest have a white pattern on them.</p><p>I have further embellished this piece with blue & white textas.</p><p>Over all I'm very happy with how this has turned out & am especially pleased with the top layer that forms the beige outlines. If I had been working this up for exhibition or sale, I would have used beads instead of blue texta dots & embroidery instead of white texta lines. I think this is one of the benefits of samples & exercises like this, the opportunity to see potential options for improving the outcome. </p><p>A very enjoyable distraction. I'm already looking forward to seeing what next week's art project inspires me to create!<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Istanbuljoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13388134462489860623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834661073963612629.post-47220307597777543902021-06-07T00:36:00.002-07:002021-06-07T00:36:46.866-07:00BOTANICAL CEILING (#18 Weekly Art Project inspired by; The Alhambra.)<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPl_80DLR-rW9-hSjLCKvm0QX2odmK7VdGCETRgHDG3rBVs2Up3KZWknq6OLrbFoJHkAtSlWyTLQTGPtmQsvZMC72U5oLiiK-WHi9IUfFi5xXSVWAumZRaXCsoXdk1t9pHSBtX6rkUonfV/s2411/P1010905.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1808" data-original-width="2411" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPl_80DLR-rW9-hSjLCKvm0QX2odmK7VdGCETRgHDG3rBVs2Up3KZWknq6OLrbFoJHkAtSlWyTLQTGPtmQsvZMC72U5oLiiK-WHi9IUfFi5xXSVWAumZRaXCsoXdk1t9pHSBtX6rkUonfV/w640-h480/P1010905.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p>I'm very conscious of how much more we get out of our travel experiences these days (when we can travel!) with the availability of a digital camera and a decent zoom lens. I would not have been able to instantly appreciate the decorative work in the ceiling shown above if it were not for the art of zooming in.</p><p>High above our heads incredible ceilings floated, drawing our eyes heavenward & straining our necks. These were equally as detailed in decoration & skill as the walls that surrounded us as we wafted, dream-like through the Nasrid Palaces of the Alhambra. </p><p></p><p>This ceiling was particularly interesting as it held within it's geometric lines & shapes botanical images. I couldn't tell whether they were painted or brass inlays, but they were impressive especially when the light caught them. </p><p>My curiosity was captured, so I decided to make this ceiling my muse for today's art project.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHMtvPUqNmCCtSHm0CYYlqHwh7dItqv-h_nu1_PUtwpMHrAFb7_-he7Vx3-rAofX0TNxl5l1mk2hN9J5z40G7FPjKtUXqWHhTuQELnJZQY4Ofsnb80aZOBR7z34RJN9eLbPL4XQ1uRr9np/s2048/IMG_20210607_131623_LI.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1063" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHMtvPUqNmCCtSHm0CYYlqHwh7dItqv-h_nu1_PUtwpMHrAFb7_-he7Vx3-rAofX0TNxl5l1mk2hN9J5z40G7FPjKtUXqWHhTuQELnJZQY4Ofsnb80aZOBR7z34RJN9eLbPL4XQ1uRr9np/s320/IMG_20210607_131623_LI.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>I began by just looking. Observing. Analyzing what I'd captured on camera.</p><p>It didn't take long to decide on a geometric pattern as the base of today's experiment. It did take quite a while however to measure & draw it all up. First on paper, then on my topmost fabric with a pen that could be easily erased with the heat of an iron. </p><p>One of the aspects I wanted to capture was the double black lines in the centre of the wood sections. I planned to make these my stitching lines.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirwCuleFm25PpSM3f9zA3cMc7rjKaqnItfJkfs5OjJOlwmFYpcrpY2QbJaslb4eUdUvQ0Q7sn6KBwRdNJznxrOwtRxjg-Tcg8sce78wy8JgcfB8C0JlLX88rkrDtmYVHg2igUcmENAKo9k/s2048/IMG_20210607_132539.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirwCuleFm25PpSM3f9zA3cMc7rjKaqnItfJkfs5OjJOlwmFYpcrpY2QbJaslb4eUdUvQ0Q7sn6KBwRdNJznxrOwtRxjg-Tcg8sce78wy8JgcfB8C0JlLX88rkrDtmYVHg2igUcmENAKo9k/s320/IMG_20210607_132539.jpg" /></a></div>Stitching in those lines took concentration & a certain amount of frustration. It is one thing to draw it all accurately, it is quite another to stitch those precise lines into fabric that will stretch or move. The length of my stitches didn't always comply with the length of my line either. Oh well!<br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidAK7oEaQg1EJr6WvZNL9aUcY2PleqZ3D-8a0wFgcKj2Shy3kbptch5fog42Y6ksbYLqtXozyxnnBBBx59u-qK-JiqCth1K8Kmsp-FMbpbkPlHOnsE6dQH4sKj-e79ENfyj17m4Qcoln7g/s2048/IMG_20210607_140626.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2039" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidAK7oEaQg1EJr6WvZNL9aUcY2PleqZ3D-8a0wFgcKj2Shy3kbptch5fog42Y6ksbYLqtXozyxnnBBBx59u-qK-JiqCth1K8Kmsp-FMbpbkPlHOnsE6dQH4sKj-e79ENfyj17m4Qcoln7g/s320/IMG_20210607_140626.jpg" /></a></div><p>At last the stitched lines that held my layers of fabric together & provided guidance for the outline were complete. I took a moment to appreciate the effectiveness of that double line & my perfectly coloured fabric choice before getting out the scissors! It was time to cut back. </p><p>Here's how it went...</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVw4nze_uMFSrsb0IkH2GwsCwumhDn_E1cOl7U2geFvWhApDIXYB7rMRBhi-0BDtVLLDwNDk44r-BO9AMuhy_Xvr2qyFeOIZpFDkX19Y3ltJljcg3vL-wqtsUJTG80Qd6yzAjPibUqmM1K/s2048/IMG_20210607_143018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1902" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVw4nze_uMFSrsb0IkH2GwsCwumhDn_E1cOl7U2geFvWhApDIXYB7rMRBhi-0BDtVLLDwNDk44r-BO9AMuhy_Xvr2qyFeOIZpFDkX19Y3ltJljcg3vL-wqtsUJTG80Qd6yzAjPibUqmM1K/s320/IMG_20210607_143018.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX1dPTU8ZkejHFQs0XBzFETtKWx9gKYRJr3ZCK3_MIij8R79L-NoSKWq4ns5-UOcG9dWqdVJ7Ue3dDG5mAVtKJFx9o-FnX1fLvA7hMOz3tuYXzN1MrPCx4bkWNV2dNjDRprIjsJc_Xdmta/s2048/IMG_20210607_144812.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1823" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX1dPTU8ZkejHFQs0XBzFETtKWx9gKYRJr3ZCK3_MIij8R79L-NoSKWq4ns5-UOcG9dWqdVJ7Ue3dDG5mAVtKJFx9o-FnX1fLvA7hMOz3tuYXzN1MrPCx4bkWNV2dNjDRprIjsJc_Xdmta/s320/IMG_20210607_144812.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxq-E5i3GMjFo0V0YZD3B9wYaUMnDPcLnJjyapVXcQxh6EitM71BYu-s6r4QcEAtGqb8BXJ2-lgwkMSiXS1Utb6XPqhsWp6V6Mon_SIoCI8eKhGtYQFV8GCe7t4WK-pu6UcnCIZMXoPYHg/s2048/IMG_20210607_150047.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1988" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxq-E5i3GMjFo0V0YZD3B9wYaUMnDPcLnJjyapVXcQxh6EitM71BYu-s6r4QcEAtGqb8BXJ2-lgwkMSiXS1Utb6XPqhsWp6V6Mon_SIoCI8eKhGtYQFV8GCe7t4WK-pu6UcnCIZMXoPYHg/s320/IMG_20210607_150047.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>I reached this stage & was very happy with the outcome. Now it was time to leave the sewing table & tackle the 'botanical' part of this piece. A storm was brewing, so I'd timed it beautifully to nip out to the garden & gather a few leaves for what I had in mind before the rain came.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWX29lccfn72tgly-rfbnTVslyZ2JVvw4fbX4NetEI8Ez2qjtHDJLbDEtC_IWM4gpd0alqceI4O82eiSCWaj_m0V5vUE-15YHdLZGwMf1po1LnH7S0_DnphIkhzJyxfH9ovIg8zmHVdmGi/s2048/IMG_20210607_151140.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1847" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWX29lccfn72tgly-rfbnTVslyZ2JVvw4fbX4NetEI8Ez2qjtHDJLbDEtC_IWM4gpd0alqceI4O82eiSCWaj_m0V5vUE-15YHdLZGwMf1po1LnH7S0_DnphIkhzJyxfH9ovIg8zmHVdmGi/w361-h400/IMG_20210607_151140.jpg" width="361" /></a></div><p>It soon became clear that only the very small leaves would fit onto my charcoal gray spaces, so I worked out an arrangement that pleased me, then took it all over to my printing table. The plan was that I'd print directly from the leaves & blossom onto my work. Out came the rollers & gold paint.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLQlth08JAd2hia5jpPPp93LHPy1nUDhIhG2GFkU77qvZUXz6dHBqLCvNMd0wJb5EBl_VxFDjp2tIHPgXd8RTd4ue7xkieGQ3qae5w4m7enZmJHTKxXubIbzKXr6EPfhyphenhyphenLg27amPxBaPDJ/s2048/IMG_20210607_151641.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLQlth08JAd2hia5jpPPp93LHPy1nUDhIhG2GFkU77qvZUXz6dHBqLCvNMd0wJb5EBl_VxFDjp2tIHPgXd8RTd4ue7xkieGQ3qae5w4m7enZmJHTKxXubIbzKXr6EPfhyphenhyphenLg27amPxBaPDJ/s320/IMG_20210607_151641.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuNDP8Nu7knMHtCh9_Q3sA8NalD45BOsyivT16vswkD2vNESleUNLtddR3G4meSMQMZA6Kii-C71EIwci9qO2oL8kKeCfzQAF-PWZfBObm5JRr4zT8eLxQ-RKzNlqgBjCuV2afeNiEGl5A/s2048/IMG_20210607_152122.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1742" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuNDP8Nu7knMHtCh9_Q3sA8NalD45BOsyivT16vswkD2vNESleUNLtddR3G4meSMQMZA6Kii-C71EIwci9qO2oL8kKeCfzQAF-PWZfBObm5JRr4zT8eLxQ-RKzNlqgBjCuV2afeNiEGl5A/s320/IMG_20210607_152122.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>In hindsight I think I would have been better to roll paint onto a gelli plate and apply the leaves to that in order to get better paint coverage . But I didn't do that. I was in a hurry & rolled paint directly onto the leaves, which was extremely fiddly given how small they were!!</p><p>Once applied, a layer of baking paper provided a little protection from the roller, which I put all my weight into as I pressed those leaves into releasing that paint.<br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPYD3B6BgVxDouYDWCmKU2F4QOt4-_iI0OaK4vlzkP0NdoIToG7muLf-AVAzgIgAql3GpIu31QhPih1IZlogJ7gKO6l8gXzAMEHo-j-Bw4EV5DkQCYkB6x6iyCeUB0Mc191bwuVezGTify/s2048/IMG_20210607_152957_LI.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2022" data-original-width="2048" height="632" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPYD3B6BgVxDouYDWCmKU2F4QOt4-_iI0OaK4vlzkP0NdoIToG7muLf-AVAzgIgAql3GpIu31QhPih1IZlogJ7gKO6l8gXzAMEHo-j-Bw4EV5DkQCYkB6x6iyCeUB0Mc191bwuVezGTify/w640-h632/IMG_20210607_152957_LI.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>This is the final result & I'm very happy with it.</p><p>What doesn't show up in this image is the gold of the paint. In real life it doesn't look as yellow as this photo. I used Jo Sonya's Rich Gold, so it has a bit of depth & captures the light really well. </p><p>Although the prints are not perfect, they work well enough for me. This not only brings back a memory, but provides me with another way I can combine techniques effectively. There is also something special about combining something of home (my garden) with such memories of such a special place.</p><p>This has been a fun experiment & I'm happy with the outcome. There will be a few weeks before my next project as I'm heading off on holiday soon. Woohoo...more inspiration!!<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Istanbuljoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13388134462489860623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834661073963612629.post-19828157759864614792021-05-24T00:49:00.005-07:002021-05-24T03:19:46.978-07:00OLD PAINT FRAGMENTS ON WOOD (Weekly Art Project #17; inspired by The Alhambra)<p> </p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHpNX5YRTliF9twjx1uiCHbppkD09vcvNdoY_bDoaauF8NGyYPEbzxz5IG02NuuJYJS_Un9ywzKXYCnbdOHVrRiTaC367pL2s0roT035KnzTkWQQ9qaNF4Qb6HlpDLHAIgHmBgTdmfey2E/s2471/P1010994.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1853" data-original-width="2471" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHpNX5YRTliF9twjx1uiCHbppkD09vcvNdoY_bDoaauF8NGyYPEbzxz5IG02NuuJYJS_Un9ywzKXYCnbdOHVrRiTaC367pL2s0roT035KnzTkWQQ9qaNF4Qb6HlpDLHAIgHmBgTdmfey2E/w640-h480/P1010994.JPG" width="640" /></a></p><p>In the Nasrid Palaces of the Alhambra it isn't just the plaster work & tiles that are decorative, the wood work is too.</p><p>Wooden doors, ceilings, windows & wall panels are carved or constructed in decorative ways. One would think that this continuum of pattern would clash & cause visual distress, but it doesn't. It all sits harmoniously together creating an overwhelming sense of beauty & awe from the fact that human hands have created all this exquisiteness!</p><p> When approaching today's weekly art project, I knew I wanted to focus on wood, but didn't know which aspect of woodwork would be my muse. Flicking through my photos with coffee in hand, I came upon the above shot of carved wood showing remnants of paint. At one time this carved panel would have been brilliant with painted colour. To my eye, it's faded remnants are possibly more appealing than it may have been in it's original full brilliance!! <br /> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp6jM04GQvKJk1f5zJl_WYvjptG4b4RQ9005NecuAeeHPg2sSvgD2CcLPsTUqU__ecFN-0RU5iL_WfrzF-Mk13IHLnSv7cR2bAjaiux-yiYwveyq6RqFxub3H6ULhtQTtEZII3r7lUHdOD/s4048/IMG_20210524_103942.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4048" data-original-width="3036" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp6jM04GQvKJk1f5zJl_WYvjptG4b4RQ9005NecuAeeHPg2sSvgD2CcLPsTUqU__ecFN-0RU5iL_WfrzF-Mk13IHLnSv7cR2bAjaiux-yiYwveyq6RqFxub3H6ULhtQTtEZII3r7lUHdOD/s320/IMG_20210524_103942.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I began with composing a pattern, using my ever useful tools; pencil, ruler & eraser!</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpz1zwsiSOwqZOM4u_FUzxbpVYwSQUZTuvGhOX6WRT3fmRvhAJsCSxnJR6EPzjD_xd4by-ri0m9jHDkUlL2dVN2BOycLsSqqFmOzLTypiG_6kfMzo3xKNK06A6t9nitAlps_E8nUUWRkzy/s3067/IMG_20210524_115319.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3067" data-original-width="2816" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpz1zwsiSOwqZOM4u_FUzxbpVYwSQUZTuvGhOX6WRT3fmRvhAJsCSxnJR6EPzjD_xd4by-ri0m9jHDkUlL2dVN2BOycLsSqqFmOzLTypiG_6kfMzo3xKNK06A6t9nitAlps_E8nUUWRkzy/s320/IMG_20210524_115319.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>For what I had in mind, I was only going to have two layers of fabric for this piece, but being anxious that this may make the outcome boring, I decided to use scraps to create the lower layer. Using a sheet of applifix I fused them to the backing calico, wondering if I'd already made a foolish decision, but deciding to just go with it anyway!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtN6IHpGwdCZ2FgtHFuyWMXLGHiEHB7-8PjBkExrnXF4txYe7HobtG-EF5oTSfgE6PfhLqclyvwm5QqSnAvB_emmYbprO0KGPkHX4JPCy8Eg9zYb-u08zCO1JjOAPTdj-ICjIms_eWMQUW/s4048/IMG_20210524_121849.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4048" data-original-width="3036" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtN6IHpGwdCZ2FgtHFuyWMXLGHiEHB7-8PjBkExrnXF4txYe7HobtG-EF5oTSfgE6PfhLqclyvwm5QqSnAvB_emmYbprO0KGPkHX4JPCy8Eg9zYb-u08zCO1JjOAPTdj-ICjIms_eWMQUW/s320/IMG_20210524_121849.jpg" /></a></div>For the stitching I used a variegated thread,which is something I often like to do as it makes the stitching lines more interesting.<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR1ZFqWLCKUT1IWvc0OGwzAsgey27hw_TTpDNXL9pHgyNIqnRqSSG91S1mgNmKmS-cLy9oF0OyxBzPmL4q6IP5LZ89LNHzKRKI9W0ua70jyks7htzlXNI-7QIBNibfDTCm3Rb6pRidW7EW/s3316/IMG_20210524_125738.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3316" data-original-width="3036" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR1ZFqWLCKUT1IWvc0OGwzAsgey27hw_TTpDNXL9pHgyNIqnRqSSG91S1mgNmKmS-cLy9oF0OyxBzPmL4q6IP5LZ89LNHzKRKI9W0ua70jyks7htzlXNI-7QIBNibfDTCm3Rb6pRidW7EW/s320/IMG_20210524_125738.jpg" /></a></div>Before cutting back, I wanted to add a paint layer. In this case I used a stencil with minimal paint, as I didn't want it to seep through to the lower layer beneath. Yes, I could have painted the top layer first & then stitched the design through, but if I'd done that the stitching would have been on top of the paint. Doing it this way, the paint was on top & broke up the visual line of stitching.<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLWqMfzDK4Gng4wfLOb11kT7XtvOcZ6PjPz7xt-c28Vz_Q9R-styX2DNRVkoFJ4tuqKatEbfGGY4YQsA5DNkJhwGpjs_p4TCkstGMPjYypRVNgpANjyp7AcHZcX6kZbNRBzc3MLHOitvTe/s3328/IMG_20210524_130945.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3328" data-original-width="3036" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLWqMfzDK4Gng4wfLOb11kT7XtvOcZ6PjPz7xt-c28Vz_Q9R-styX2DNRVkoFJ4tuqKatEbfGGY4YQsA5DNkJhwGpjs_p4TCkstGMPjYypRVNgpANjyp7AcHZcX6kZbNRBzc3MLHOitvTe/s320/IMG_20210524_130945.jpg" /></a></div>I'd randomly placed my stencil, & was very pleased with placement & colour choices. With such exact & symetrical geometric designs it was perhaps a bit against the grain to be so random in my placement, but I was happy with it.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT0k41t8RxbLkzEbrEJhOQA2H2MWQRzN6_riiUqbJdyU-X48QFt5GO5JBpxTG2nprxNqZ9B9OfIW1y4v-QANiZ9OIUiayARCY9aPzxKD3kUroCkYPvyqQmAquzlI4rSHqO7RbRCERJvjfH/s3057/IMG_20210524_141944.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3057" data-original-width="3014" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT0k41t8RxbLkzEbrEJhOQA2H2MWQRzN6_riiUqbJdyU-X48QFt5GO5JBpxTG2nprxNqZ9B9OfIW1y4v-QANiZ9OIUiayARCY9aPzxKD3kUroCkYPvyqQmAquzlI4rSHqO7RbRCERJvjfH/s320/IMG_20210524_141944.jpg" /></a></div>I was even happier when I saw the effect once the top layer had been cut away.<p></p><p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS5papB7z5MZKiSZEAkLRLGvDpbGWF3MFYAspRddyVFw3ItmFL6WLxXw-NoGVvjUUQOaWzDoP4QmHsV7kdNK6vC2Rgzr-HNG17nzA8hZVxaC-iIgt5BItkQYYUAf-99kDVXDXsi5VdmCMJ/s2048/IMG_20210524_143955_LI.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2025" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS5papB7z5MZKiSZEAkLRLGvDpbGWF3MFYAspRddyVFw3ItmFL6WLxXw-NoGVvjUUQOaWzDoP4QmHsV7kdNK6vC2Rgzr-HNG17nzA8hZVxaC-iIgt5BItkQYYUAf-99kDVXDXsi5VdmCMJ/w632-h640/IMG_20210524_143955_LI.jpg" width="632" /></a></div><br /> To complete the piece I used a fabric pen to add in lines to create the effect of outlines going over & under each other.<p></p><p>Whilst not being perfect I am VERY happy with this. It looks particularly good from a distance & definitely gives the impression of remnants of paint on a woody coloured background!</p><p>My only issue is....</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLXjPCse88gwdfbQtiBYfUTFW3vmMxbZBPhE7WHUx5A5Aw_pPRDX5PspXb6eoPwbvwGPdm6w7nDiXKpBR8NFF2RIqdxOAS-qYrGOaBh6EsF9D6HcURh4spqORJYDx7Eo2MQ-Hvl63VyhMY/s2048/IMG_20210524_143955_LI+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2025" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLXjPCse88gwdfbQtiBYfUTFW3vmMxbZBPhE7WHUx5A5Aw_pPRDX5PspXb6eoPwbvwGPdm6w7nDiXKpBR8NFF2RIqdxOAS-qYrGOaBh6EsF9D6HcURh4spqORJYDx7Eo2MQ-Hvl63VyhMY/w632-h640/IMG_20210524_143955_LI+%25282%2529.jpg" width="632" /></a></div><br /> ... I actually like it better upside down! A very pleasing outcome.<br /><p></p><p><br /><br /><br /></p>Istanbuljoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13388134462489860623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834661073963612629.post-82472592398079383522021-05-17T04:12:00.000-07:002021-05-17T04:12:21.521-07:00LANGUAGE AS PATTERN (WAP #16; Inspired by the Alhambra)<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjypKCkiKruBLBpFgWsKqfLNX6mcAz8e2CHbuf5UnhyQuSOC8qiJbN0kMuEP3pF0aeOy2HAIVxN6v8-bp_bO58sURjyzNYk4e-Kk5oI45uvZRr9vYdG05Oi4f42Y2ohG5q-0ZXtL6XSH2sG/s2560/P1010949.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1920" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjypKCkiKruBLBpFgWsKqfLNX6mcAz8e2CHbuf5UnhyQuSOC8qiJbN0kMuEP3pF0aeOy2HAIVxN6v8-bp_bO58sURjyzNYk4e-Kk5oI45uvZRr9vYdG05Oi4f42Y2ohG5q-0ZXtL6XSH2sG/w480-h640/P1010949.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>In amidst the panels & sections of highly decorative pattern work covering the Nasrid Palace walls, are words. Verses of the Koran have been carved from the plaster in flowing calligraphy to remind people of the principles of their faith.</p><p>Because I can't read Arabic, these sections of written language are beautiful to my eye as pattern. Written language is just that, a series of symbols or patterns attributed to the various sounds we communicate through in our given language. The combination of those symbols (or patterns) is only meaningful to those who know how to interpret it. To everyone else it is beautiful script (or...pattern!)</p><p>With that in mind, I am aware that the experience an Arabic speaker has when wandering through these palace rooms, would be very different from my own, because they would be able to read what is written on the walls!</p><p>The Alhambra isn't alone in having quotes on walls. When I was growing up, we had mainly photos on the walls as opposed to art, but we also had a highly decorated print of The Lord's Prayer. In the first bedroom that I can remember a Bible verse hung on the wall & unknown to my parents, I used the back of it to practice writing my name!!</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfCINNyRREN1eHueDKzvXfgdzZ8hO-T8wDEQMOIA5dmD4u6jjXNNuL9-e9_hYHrz60OOts39utvmvWR45ww44_weFsyjKZIAxQGmSZDUcxPbChCWZKE0_N3UNLzCWHK_4qF0PGhKt2Eq2X/s2048/IMG_20210517_102200.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1105" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfCINNyRREN1eHueDKzvXfgdzZ8hO-T8wDEQMOIA5dmD4u6jjXNNuL9-e9_hYHrz60OOts39utvmvWR45ww44_weFsyjKZIAxQGmSZDUcxPbChCWZKE0_N3UNLzCWHK_4qF0PGhKt2Eq2X/s320/IMG_20210517_102200.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>In my own home, the use of the written word as decoration is mainly in the form of fridge magnets, but in the wider community there is quite a market in affirming quotes available in frames & on canvas extolling the virtues of positive thing, gin & cats!! (Among other things!)<br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX7Bi26fy4omHbvAWP7US9m5ELx60oLbjSaEGvm7OJk8brWfzD9Gz10Pz4TtVWc5Lbesk-iAIM_xhWUb2bs7aDrOI_MCb_7RkCRje1PZiOoPekObDSEH3Q7Q9nMGli5cihjiFJ-9av0Ls7/s2048/IMG_20210517_103637.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX7Bi26fy4omHbvAWP7US9m5ELx60oLbjSaEGvm7OJk8brWfzD9Gz10Pz4TtVWc5Lbesk-iAIM_xhWUb2bs7aDrOI_MCb_7RkCRje1PZiOoPekObDSEH3Q7Q9nMGli5cihjiFJ-9av0Ls7/s320/IMG_20210517_103637.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>With language as meaningful pattern as my inspiration, I began my workday by pulling out my various alphabets in stencil & stamp form.<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjHlhkDBal9-d9fOMc5TtckARI_Igjz2HZoPTTWnOe5zycAK7AidtTLYfjHzZqygC4Pk3uN6l4IhWus6Hao1-enQWG04ivhsKPNLY3OE3wyay2jO9z24O9IyosCcbVeTJP514bT7YGCDCQ/s2048/IMG_20210517_112959.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1314" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjHlhkDBal9-d9fOMc5TtckARI_Igjz2HZoPTTWnOe5zycAK7AidtTLYfjHzZqygC4Pk3uN6l4IhWus6Hao1-enQWG04ivhsKPNLY3OE3wyay2jO9z24O9IyosCcbVeTJP514bT7YGCDCQ/s320/IMG_20210517_112959.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Before even thinking about fabric & what I might do with these writing tools, I needed to see what they actually looked like; their size, their shape and their ease of use. I was very pleased with this exercise & the variation I had, until I faced the reality that this was an A3 sized paper, and I needed to keep to a 20 cm squared limit! <br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4R_LlDiP3mV3GQ9QQrN3RwNlIsof5423P34tci_bXEeH2ERQdjzi0QZSIFHY-zqEm69sH4Bs3newrdZ9p_v7807-Uv45bT00o274CyOHTS2k8a5dKR03CmKBLLIZXixZXLf4AMZtW1T6I/s2048/IMG_20210517_135028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1088" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4R_LlDiP3mV3GQ9QQrN3RwNlIsof5423P34tci_bXEeH2ERQdjzi0QZSIFHY-zqEm69sH4Bs3newrdZ9p_v7807-Uv45bT00o274CyOHTS2k8a5dKR03CmKBLLIZXixZXLf4AMZtW1T6I/s320/IMG_20210517_135028.jpg" /></a></div>I pulled out scraps of differing weights of calico & various white cottons, and the process of stamping & stenciling began. It was disappointing to see that many of my fabric textas need throwing out. At last I had a good sized stash of samples.<br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqgJ2ss-qPQ4WuazzlHE710XI1pUakAcTtbvqMs23g9nASoWL4IzwEMBBU8jD3Ro5Tkmc4omXTR0X2h76KaYw7qolZNPbCXWvRtfXndxLdPAL9R44y3BNlG0J5eFdyPPRyearcPDKEqVhn/s2048/IMG_20210517_140807.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqgJ2ss-qPQ4WuazzlHE710XI1pUakAcTtbvqMs23g9nASoWL4IzwEMBBU8jD3Ro5Tkmc4omXTR0X2h76KaYw7qolZNPbCXWvRtfXndxLdPAL9R44y3BNlG0J5eFdyPPRyearcPDKEqVhn/s320/IMG_20210517_140807.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p>After stamping and stenciling I decided I'd also produce a word in contemporary reverse applique!</p><p>With all my language samples in front of me I began to mix them around to make a pleasing composition. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiznn9vfNp9gQuQ1Floy35mMpcxA9MxFiHcrNxMPsiDZJ9lI2Q8XNPh5EiZG_l2uk3iIse0aLhR7WCI1HHFz1TGhoG8qZ5hgU3F0vm-_V1zYBn1zkcfQuoll1VHljrVytW_N8_JxVj3JzWu/s2048/IMG_20210517_162820_LI.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2015" data-original-width="2048" height="630" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiznn9vfNp9gQuQ1Floy35mMpcxA9MxFiHcrNxMPsiDZJ9lI2Q8XNPh5EiZG_l2uk3iIse0aLhR7WCI1HHFz1TGhoG8qZ5hgU3F0vm-_V1zYBn1zkcfQuoll1VHljrVytW_N8_JxVj3JzWu/w640-h630/IMG_20210517_162820_LI.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>This was the result.</p><p>I know it's not very adventurous. To be honest the size limitation meant that a fairly standard linear format would be the best way to display enough of a variety of sized & shaped words to keep it interesting. I'm happy with it. The day was purely experimental & I enjoyed the process. It may not look like anything that one would see in the Alhambra, but that's not the point. The inspiration is most definitely there. This exercise has made me more confident to explore more creative ways of using language in future projects. Good outcome!<br /></p><p><br /></p>Istanbuljoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13388134462489860623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834661073963612629.post-76474065113953808382021-05-03T18:47:00.001-07:002021-05-03T18:47:25.761-07:00PATTERN PLAY (Weekly Art Project #15; inspired by the Alhambra.)<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizlyHRjCilv1KqRik1c904Qqd3zn97AWWZY7KzJN3QlEju9Z7gbDkJjbk0yk7_12Zs4q1KA3zlo0D4WJzEu8Lq6M6HE0yZ1KPk2a1n15nmwMn29jT-VepAlhY3knDuYDiIEjWPWeVnzeZo/s2560/P1010913.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1919" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizlyHRjCilv1KqRik1c904Qqd3zn97AWWZY7KzJN3QlEju9Z7gbDkJjbk0yk7_12Zs4q1KA3zlo0D4WJzEu8Lq6M6HE0yZ1KPk2a1n15nmwMn29jT-VepAlhY3knDuYDiIEjWPWeVnzeZo/w480-h640/P1010913.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>April was a month of long weekends, meaning that I only managed to get two of my weekly art projects completed. I'm hoping to have a less disrupted flow this month. Consequently it was rather exciting to get into my somewhat messy workroom yesterday & just focus on what I was going to create for this first project of May. </p><p>One small section of the Alhambra is where the exquisite Nasrid Palaces are & some of the finest Nasrid architecture & decoration in the World. Last time I focused on the lace-like plaster (stucco) work & how panels of differing patterns work so cohesively together. </p><p>The plaster work is also often seen alongside the gem-like azulejos tiles, so this week I am going to play with this effective combination.<br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYmJ6olOmqh1oenZ1ayi4EU6sVfiKe-AvKqLrgI7L8x_SfckIMr3f2CNHlKi_u5eQkyU_3Qal7-nOF8kWuNdjL9CAWbH4txxvqh4pAMtlelnw9dA4NNXPazs07B_mRJsEPQIOwp86I68Ro/s2048/IMG_20210503_103812.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1972" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYmJ6olOmqh1oenZ1ayi4EU6sVfiKe-AvKqLrgI7L8x_SfckIMr3f2CNHlKi_u5eQkyU_3Qal7-nOF8kWuNdjL9CAWbH4txxvqh4pAMtlelnw9dA4NNXPazs07B_mRJsEPQIOwp86I68Ro/s320/IMG_20210503_103812.jpg" /></a></div><p>It just so happens that I did some shopping at the annual stitch & craft fair last week & bought some stencils that look arabesque! As with any new toy, I wanted to try them out & this seemed like a good opportunity. </p><p> Out came other stencils & stamps from my collection & after a rummage through the paint pots I began a printing session.</p><p>To be honest, it soon became apparent that neither my blues nor my greens were quite right, or more accurately...they didn't work for me! So I changed my palette to a blue & gold combination.<br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNyinG1L6Q-8_lhmZHfQbZaMHNx1uPxm6wUlO4Myibk1aDr2rO8qIdyAz6g72x5A0sp-cpns2ZAYhPg6J18-mJa6Fg5xF7yB_c6TIjum8RZYCt4fZ4jutbM9e3H5ZN-h9G72HxlARMy1uD/s2048/IMG_20210503_123233.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1433" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNyinG1L6Q-8_lhmZHfQbZaMHNx1uPxm6wUlO4Myibk1aDr2rO8qIdyAz6g72x5A0sp-cpns2ZAYhPg6J18-mJa6Fg5xF7yB_c6TIjum8RZYCt4fZ4jutbM9e3H5ZN-h9G72HxlARMy1uD/s320/IMG_20210503_123233.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>The most effective prints were made using a gelli plate. I became so immersed that I completely forgot that I had an appointment (and I'd forgotten to set my phone alarm!) . Thankfully a phone call interrupted me & I was able to quickly scrub the paint off my hands before heading out.</p><p>It also meant that the pieces I'd printed could dry!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3dA_v06gAkd5oB3jeHQ8WFDC-FS22GnZ0wO2kikkQARp42Ma9wXP6YLrDCLdZQcWrnyiLSka0GpJD-NEWRUTnMhDOC-T51gDnEwoILEP5yMFgM9fJamrFKnXJJFW_WxYNTDtrgGQ5Pao_/s2048/IMG_20210503_142954.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3dA_v06gAkd5oB3jeHQ8WFDC-FS22GnZ0wO2kikkQARp42Ma9wXP6YLrDCLdZQcWrnyiLSka0GpJD-NEWRUTnMhDOC-T51gDnEwoILEP5yMFgM9fJamrFKnXJJFW_WxYNTDtrgGQ5Pao_/s320/IMG_20210503_142954.jpg" /></a></div><p>A couple of hours and a flu shot later, this was my selection of dry & ironed fabric options.</p><p>Now...what to do with them!<br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf25h4AxAEIx3eqO_8c1xlETFd6mLfMPdgPrP0VkrGwgCGf-JmA1zulaFNFn9JVJf4-qJW8QrRS7ZcBH65D_LjYqaiQH_31KyTl5dR4-2DgwT8TkNV0G6I7kLVZwAIyZ_aGLhKdGPC8bu2/s2048/IMG_20210503_150325.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf25h4AxAEIx3eqO_8c1xlETFd6mLfMPdgPrP0VkrGwgCGf-JmA1zulaFNFn9JVJf4-qJW8QrRS7ZcBH65D_LjYqaiQH_31KyTl5dR4-2DgwT8TkNV0G6I7kLVZwAIyZ_aGLhKdGPC8bu2/s320/IMG_20210503_150325.jpg" /></a></div><p>I had intentionally created options in various tonal values & was very pleased with all of my outcomes. Naturally I wanted to use all of them, but that was not going to be feasible within the 20cm square limitation! Quite a LOT of time was spent layering and rearranging!</p><p>Eventually I made a decision & got to work sewing them into place, before doing a little bit of cutting back. Here's how it went.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiROtqKH9YoZAJoN-OHjvq246aApSfqxdXfzrY1mBYHaI3OT9-RR8jG8VW_o5VKFi2ACft1VMkuEPl8aEeXi_r_FT_WQM49BLJeecZbHxPX_MpJNKKOtvySw35E1giUg7bscP-l94E_cNIU/s2048/IMG_20210503_162201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiROtqKH9YoZAJoN-OHjvq246aApSfqxdXfzrY1mBYHaI3OT9-RR8jG8VW_o5VKFi2ACft1VMkuEPl8aEeXi_r_FT_WQM49BLJeecZbHxPX_MpJNKKOtvySw35E1giUg7bscP-l94E_cNIU/s320/IMG_20210503_162201.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic75jodCixIeTA9RNzytHAQCD6ke3MN4tDS34tMkUNOq5YJOVihgzIMEjrFD3OsTVTusLjabNlHc7QOfsvaRNJzM1rYpLqEXoSyERYVGyJeS7TybP7ujgXxnnRNxF-uMSCxCJZ5E3zpdB1/s2048/IMG_20210503_165103.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2012" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic75jodCixIeTA9RNzytHAQCD6ke3MN4tDS34tMkUNOq5YJOVihgzIMEjrFD3OsTVTusLjabNlHc7QOfsvaRNJzM1rYpLqEXoSyERYVGyJeS7TybP7ujgXxnnRNxF-uMSCxCJZ5E3zpdB1/s320/IMG_20210503_165103.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVgXeU_Sjutks6u3d3A9G7pcWRDUhm72wNMlRTiWx4JXg8i6oaK8kXzCkce4yrW-VL5R74IEkRadQ60wQbCp5p9ZZdRcZ_LsqKGIGrscePq7DF7374g6sCo_uKOcOV7ZjPxNTPWjqMwPYn/s2048/IMG_20210503_165240_LI.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2015" data-original-width="2048" height="630" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVgXeU_Sjutks6u3d3A9G7pcWRDUhm72wNMlRTiWx4JXg8i6oaK8kXzCkce4yrW-VL5R74IEkRadQ60wQbCp5p9ZZdRcZ_LsqKGIGrscePq7DF7374g6sCo_uKOcOV7ZjPxNTPWjqMwPYn/w640-h630/IMG_20210503_165240_LI.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2NPio4k0NnwzFJYoLxbOTXjbyTPSumZNve0qej7f06DKM8vTp0_7NGvSoye4s6gi1RGVOKSJssxDZ9mfM24o0R1ADSoYSAdp56eDYpD8ervP0pqXWENznlL6WL-kUULp3SdxCE4MAwnc_/s2048/IMG_20210503_170133_LI.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1997" data-original-width="2048" height="624" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2NPio4k0NnwzFJYoLxbOTXjbyTPSumZNve0qej7f06DKM8vTp0_7NGvSoye4s6gi1RGVOKSJssxDZ9mfM24o0R1ADSoYSAdp56eDYpD8ervP0pqXWENznlL6WL-kUULp3SdxCE4MAwnc_/w640-h624/IMG_20210503_170133_LI.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>I'm very pleased with the finished outcome. </p><p>The cut back sections representing azulejoes are in satin & so have the same sort of shiny quality that the glazed tiles have.( Azulejoes are small glazed tiles used to create geometric patterns.) I'm very pleased with the colour palette & variation in pattern. I also really like the way the stitching looks in the unprinted lines of the lower panel.</p><p>My one frustration is that I couldn't find my A4 sized gelli plate, so none of my prints were 20cm long. If they had have been, I would have liked the cut back section to extend all the way across the width. This, however, is the best outcome from what was available to me & I'm happy with it.<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Istanbuljoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13388134462489860623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834661073963612629.post-65613821164734700192021-04-20T17:32:00.002-07:002021-04-20T17:32:59.853-07:00PLASTERWORK PATCHWORK (Weekly Art Project #14; inspired by The Alhambra)<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3VqUu2S4WAuow-_00zrL9SV329LyGjAsrh99DKhyjiSvahPitqTJizvselbbQRqovJBU0iNIJ0zPtN7hez9moB7aXcZqI3XawBEAvfP6J8El2Xj27YuBjl5NPZ7G3ZpiPqWleM2weL9M7/s2555/P1010889.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2555" data-original-width="1919" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3VqUu2S4WAuow-_00zrL9SV329LyGjAsrh99DKhyjiSvahPitqTJizvselbbQRqovJBU0iNIJ0zPtN7hez9moB7aXcZqI3XawBEAvfP6J8El2Xj27YuBjl5NPZ7G3ZpiPqWleM2weL9M7/w480-h640/P1010889.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><p><br /> Walking into the Nasrid Palaces of the Alhambra is an overwhelming experience. The walls are lined with intricately carved plasterwork, there are jewel coloured tiles, elaborate wooden ceilings, arches, porticoes & exquisteness everywhere one looks!</p><p>Therefore knowing where to start in regards to a weekly art project focus was almost as difficult. I am a keen list writer, so I resorted to this tool as a means of organising some options, and from that list, I made a decision.</p><p>This week I was going to focus purely on plasterwork.<br /></p><p></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPU-g5bCF_LzwZXBMkFoMQP3cqAui_qtoHHwKlSgv-cXCvOMF5yeNLXFpBTZFIxZFQVnPjAQ0bZQpRtHP6c2EkhBFMICR0nelypYsfP9ws6HZI8Vb_CUryi0A3e53-a4FrGLila-hw2HXl/s2048/IMG_20210420_121425.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1508" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPU-g5bCF_LzwZXBMkFoMQP3cqAui_qtoHHwKlSgv-cXCvOMF5yeNLXFpBTZFIxZFQVnPjAQ0bZQpRtHP6c2EkhBFMICR0nelypYsfP9ws6HZI8Vb_CUryi0A3e53-a4FrGLila-hw2HXl/s320/IMG_20210420_121425.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>My initial plan was to divide my 20cm square into sections and create a different pattern in each section, just like so many of the Palace walls. With this in mind, I flicked through my photos drawing diagrams of the different composition layouts. During this process, a voice inside my head kept reminding me that a 20cm square is not a very big space to execute a variety of patterns!!</p><p>It also occurred to me that the artisans who carved these incredible plasterwork panels, were also skilled in composing the placement of the panels alongside one another. Although intricate they all cohabited so well together, mixing linear with lacey, more open work alongside very close detailed carving etc.<br /></p><p>As I recorded the compositions I'd captured on camera, I was enjoying the way the diagrams looked & wondered whether I could use the layouts themselves as my design and use patterned fabrics to represent the plasterwork. It was worth trying.<br /></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0xp9guI6O6XaO7cO46e7TRsy22lyevjkoTxtTYI2xx5KFaBDDNsJIlOPwsRpTpI_ycbnYWYmKODauKQB0CpNAc4tPSqmROm6bIkqqqMeQtnZ5k4P8joiuVJ7F9wO3cmkrBImX9JJbi-rS/s2048/IMG_20210420_121338.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0xp9guI6O6XaO7cO46e7TRsy22lyevjkoTxtTYI2xx5KFaBDDNsJIlOPwsRpTpI_ycbnYWYmKODauKQB0CpNAc4tPSqmROm6bIkqqqMeQtnZ5k4P8joiuVJ7F9wO3cmkrBImX9JJbi-rS/w400-h300/IMG_20210420_121338.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>It was also a good opportunity to use up some fabric scraps! I tipped my tub of beige scraps onto the work table & started working through the possibilities, identifying different tonal & colour groups within that whole 'beige' category! </p><p>I decided that instead of arranging the squares into an overall composition at the start, I would produce each diagram as an individual composition and then arrange them at the end.</p><p> </p><p>And so it began, first the choosing and layering of fabrics, then sewing in the design before cutting away to the layers below. Here's how it went... <br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiriSdosJu-j-kkhXSehZ-q0B8iKJcRZXfUzMBofFdJREt04yFEesPBWd_U4CIqQZzSTHUdycojMXKf7z6wHBTz3l2NKSljvzH-4_NZ8Omjg-06HJ_qXEX-A7wUzLLiEODGOAAGZ7UiQ7uZ/s2048/IMG_20210420_154938.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1947" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiriSdosJu-j-kkhXSehZ-q0B8iKJcRZXfUzMBofFdJREt04yFEesPBWd_U4CIqQZzSTHUdycojMXKf7z6wHBTz3l2NKSljvzH-4_NZ8Omjg-06HJ_qXEX-A7wUzLLiEODGOAAGZ7UiQ7uZ/s320/IMG_20210420_154938.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhroXUaTztpxqLmvzuAb6HNZ4i8VJvD6xBPWcRJ91d394BLv80AZnqx-_QjkCTjf1pPRmqGiRU78zAqdYq18oFfHbdkPSS2FaPwnFMuwd9352sRJVq-fbReYYSW36MdHRp4ioYOMDlAHgdZ/s2048/IMG_20210420_154948.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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It was time to arrange and rearrange...yes...and rearrange again! I'm sure I could have kept on in that manner, but I had to make a decision at some point!<br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkVpicQp5VLRGLDO4pYaNVq5Vya68FBJb3gkiypU2s9L2kkPBLbF6pLGZ1f34wUPSszSggV5Ie1e5WB4A0GRoyJf8okwfqPdpi5bk2kQAEp9YRphI-mosUhgYkzvqJ2EoL6NQUpx9QvJLy/s2048/IMG_20210420_163813_LI.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2044" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkVpicQp5VLRGLDO4pYaNVq5Vya68FBJb3gkiypU2s9L2kkPBLbF6pLGZ1f34wUPSszSggV5Ie1e5WB4A0GRoyJf8okwfqPdpi5bk2kQAEp9YRphI-mosUhgYkzvqJ2EoL6NQUpx9QvJLy/w638-h640/IMG_20210420_163813_LI.jpg" width="638" /></a></div>This was what I settled on & I was very pleased with how it looked. I could have left it there, but I chose to add more definition to the individuality of each patch...because it really was a patchwork of plasterwork!<br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN1mvihRSOhlKmyo_ce61Uf3_LmL4qsKAZuUaPCXKdBzqsSxbIG-K6zqfvmdCkOkQfM3eVJbE_UKZMAxIJpSwLke_tZPMf_Bj7_hB5xxnK4cKpBG7JWJ-8ziqFenNYDU5d4Y90mSqsgblG/s2048/IMG_20210420_171240_LI.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2041" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN1mvihRSOhlKmyo_ce61Uf3_LmL4qsKAZuUaPCXKdBzqsSxbIG-K6zqfvmdCkOkQfM3eVJbE_UKZMAxIJpSwLke_tZPMf_Bj7_hB5xxnK4cKpBG7JWJ-8ziqFenNYDU5d4Y90mSqsgblG/w638-h640/IMG_20210420_171240_LI.jpg" width="638" /></a></div><p>This was the final result.</p><p>To be honest I'm torn as to which version I like best. I think I prefer the pre-additional-lines version, but I would have had to think of another way of tidying up the edges of the squares! In that version I like the way the individual pieces interact with one another & if I'd had more time I would have liked to have added some hand stitch or beading, which may have contributed to more cohesiveness.</p><p> I don't mind my final result, as it does highlight the individual sections and is definitely much neater. Overall I'm happy with the outcome, either way, and am glad that I allowed myself to explore the 'what if' question. I'm also grateful that in the process of this project I've discovered another facet of the craftmanship of that Palace to be in awe of.<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /> </p>Istanbuljoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13388134462489860623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834661073963612629.post-3322388431807409192021-04-12T00:39:00.003-07:002021-04-12T00:39:56.838-07:00QUEUING (Weekly Art Project #13; inspired by The Alhambra)<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiua7YtHHsoexrnzV2dX-ORX3yuTg5KbwyPTjKSWWt2tG_KkxSL3xuYfr4Gcmw52gPATIHWkB4FTMCGNnu-G_5nCbdCwBeQUjcy_F8MrXcmuUG5ZJqcuDyA_fVyeaeWNWoJeMuQyPsqNra-/s2560/P1010946.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1920" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiua7YtHHsoexrnzV2dX-ORX3yuTg5KbwyPTjKSWWt2tG_KkxSL3xuYfr4Gcmw52gPATIHWkB4FTMCGNnu-G_5nCbdCwBeQUjcy_F8MrXcmuUG5ZJqcuDyA_fVyeaeWNWoJeMuQyPsqNra-/w480-h640/P1010946.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />At last it had finally come, our timed entrance into the incredible Nasrid Palaces, the moment I had been waiting for for so long........and clearly hundreds of others had too.<p></p><p>There were a LOT of us queued up for our 1pm entrance! </p><p>As with most queues it snaked over steps and around corners & moved very very slowly. The above photo is taken from the inside looking out at the tail end of our queue. I didn't have time to line the camera up properly, but I'm so glad I snapped it, because it does capture the essence of part of the whole experience. Anticipation. Being there but not quite IN there yet!!</p><p>It was this photo that I wanted to base today's weekly art project on. Could I get a sense of the enormous numbers of people who come to visit this place?<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxdHW3lQf6ebaw-N3UE-b6TmwthsQ2xC8-qnX-bXp2GwWKZ6_haNA0H0CY-MHx8sZer42mGDJicTN6orl9ySdqZQpufMpdwgQRM6O5mUojHTCyxQf4AZPuBl1AXiV6uRtRH7Z3s8dyINtg/s2048/IMG_20210412_103421.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxdHW3lQf6ebaw-N3UE-b6TmwthsQ2xC8-qnX-bXp2GwWKZ6_haNA0H0CY-MHx8sZer42mGDJicTN6orl9ySdqZQpufMpdwgQRM6O5mUojHTCyxQf4AZPuBl1AXiV6uRtRH7Z3s8dyINtg/s320/IMG_20210412_103421.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> I also still have my ticket. Could I incorporate it, or reference it in some way?<p></p><p>The drawing book came out & I drew what I saw & allowed my mind to play with a few different ideas. Eventually I reined those ideas into what MIGHT work in a 20cm square!<br /></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQQTKjk3bRKAKtjRFDL7Gfcu-AFcsaniQ_V7wOx3BWIR9JVQj0xbtCnBtpvHRVcFJsg3MogSOXSYpv0e-kSsCWn4shVHz28doYFtOnsE5mdexoLqnZUBWFH18QYzoYanANOaBBHEFt1C-p/s2048/IMG_20210412_104348.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQQTKjk3bRKAKtjRFDL7Gfcu-AFcsaniQ_V7wOx3BWIR9JVQj0xbtCnBtpvHRVcFJsg3MogSOXSYpv0e-kSsCWn4shVHz28doYFtOnsE5mdexoLqnZUBWFH18QYzoYanANOaBBHEFt1C-p/s320/IMG_20210412_104348.jpg" /></a></div>I made a decision that I needed to make a human shaped stencil. Out came the knife & an old index page from a folder. I planned to use both positive & negative shapes, so I cut carefully. In the background of this photo you can see a couple of other tools I wouldn't be without!<p></p><p>A plan was drawn up, fabrics were chosen & it was time to sit at the sewing machine.<br /></p><p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvSgJy325iLLXpGW3hGFsUPF7GCyg9DQK2euLIBiYTFRTwr0XAAYsqbUExKl2XlTQTsGlWXg3I821hmEsN-j-ONdJOb819wej1kY2HC4upGpHPG7ZRZAKiGQ_n1UiAZsZZL1jsr6sm6Czl/s2048/IMG_20210412_121435.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvSgJy325iLLXpGW3hGFsUPF7GCyg9DQK2euLIBiYTFRTwr0XAAYsqbUExKl2XlTQTsGlWXg3I821hmEsN-j-ONdJOb819wej1kY2HC4upGpHPG7ZRZAKiGQ_n1UiAZsZZL1jsr6sm6Czl/s320/IMG_20210412_121435.jpg" /></a></div><br /> There were going to be two 'outlines' , so the first one I stitched into place was the lower level one. I wouldn't cut it back yet though. <br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-2w-IDuO9jZWKP3iN2IUW5PbzZnm6DTJkvbv0gJwUWeiO4ejFLED1LLaxJDYaIqQJKAVsjXBFve75qAOATT3-Lns3NAKmZUnq4pieQgiFStW9CriCmLqBJG9aUWhSA3OquIJbZ79-UAjO/s2048/IMG_20210412_130109.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-2w-IDuO9jZWKP3iN2IUW5PbzZnm6DTJkvbv0gJwUWeiO4ejFLED1LLaxJDYaIqQJKAVsjXBFve75qAOATT3-Lns3NAKmZUnq4pieQgiFStW9CriCmLqBJG9aUWhSA3OquIJbZ79-UAjO/s320/IMG_20210412_130109.jpg" /></a></div><p>I then carefully lined up my upper outline fabric, complete with lines drawn on to guide where the sewing machine needle was to go.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-zEr3CQUwcZpcqOJXUzmBiadldCjFse77J_62Qb75Dr4HMv-TeVjMfYg09ReeqFZRHbqpW3aPx3qjMyjJNclk4_MXMdwd3P_amWLZ91urKpir7SpI6O1jVPxWez3TBWAIzMNS52LxcQui/s2048/IMG_20210412_133028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1848" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-zEr3CQUwcZpcqOJXUzmBiadldCjFse77J_62Qb75Dr4HMv-TeVjMfYg09ReeqFZRHbqpW3aPx3qjMyjJNclk4_MXMdwd3P_amWLZ91urKpir7SpI6O1jVPxWez3TBWAIzMNS52LxcQui/s320/IMG_20210412_133028.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>During the process of sewing, I decided to vary the colour of my cotton, just to make it more interesting.</p><p>It was now time to start cutting back.</p><p>Here's how it went...<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhena-JU8Qcg4e-w1rx0B-DieiCfwwH6vEcFD8nMS-GnmlDLDI1BCUStIpw5AloTlQiaPwMiVNbBrZa48tCU63rQp765M2OvmVadBJMxNkkVDGAVXZb9Ozd7h5_PCa2W8BhqA4fhCzsRn54/s2048/IMG_20210412_133437.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2025" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhena-JU8Qcg4e-w1rx0B-DieiCfwwH6vEcFD8nMS-GnmlDLDI1BCUStIpw5AloTlQiaPwMiVNbBrZa48tCU63rQp765M2OvmVadBJMxNkkVDGAVXZb9Ozd7h5_PCa2W8BhqA4fhCzsRn54/s320/IMG_20210412_133437.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXIAW6_llvC279DtnBus2VkL11cgpOeL1kPKvXvZuGSxvKKb482y1PNkld-vuh20nqSPoqfUQzEFHSRYIU3iv-kOhw68THaatAwu1Dz8wV85K1AAj_jqa76rJeYu7otOJjxVwTuLnE8G1K/w640-h640/IMG_20210412_153346_LI.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>There was a lot of fiddly cutting in this project & to be honest, I think there was too much. If I'd kept the inner circle of repeated bodies to just 3 fabrics, I don't think the fact that they are body shapes would have been quite so lost.</p><p>The varying width stripes that frame the inner circle are taken from the bar code of my ticket. I like the varying thicknesses & the appearance of some of the coloured fabrics. However, I am very disappointed with the messiness of the lines. This is because the black fabric was too loose a weave for such closely stitched lines. This is a very important lesson for me to keep in mind. For the scissors to cut a less hacked looking line, they actually need enough room to get in there to cut!</p><p>You may be wondering about my rather odd choice of fabrics. The coloured ones are all repurposed from well worn shirts. The colour choices reflect some of the tile colours illustrated on the ticket & being shirts, they also reference people.</p><p>Although I'd make a couple of changes to this outcome were I to do it again, I'm still very happy with it as it achieved what I wanted it to. It is most definitely not a disaster & I am very happy with how the design process went. All in all a very good day of exercising my contemporary reverse applique skills!<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><br /> <p></p>Istanbuljoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13388134462489860623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834661073963612629.post-55466834625387563522021-03-29T17:54:00.000-07:002021-03-29T17:54:01.224-07:00ALCAZABAR (WAP # 11, Inspired by The Alhambra)<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXyK51PwtrgO5Advai-Vsed_0m_sZSFsjmrsEb_famrHxKeryzoD5rrg_fl4xVM1dMPom5q7AKv5YMwVx9AKLh8GS_Nfi1KFc2cLKQhdQWRydMLrFkk9FFk514HTkkJpZ3TM1jHUBFnPIJ/s2560/P1010863.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1920" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXyK51PwtrgO5Advai-Vsed_0m_sZSFsjmrsEb_famrHxKeryzoD5rrg_fl4xVM1dMPom5q7AKv5YMwVx9AKLh8GS_Nfi1KFc2cLKQhdQWRydMLrFkk9FFk514HTkkJpZ3TM1jHUBFnPIJ/w480-h640/P1010863.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>As I sat down to contemplate my art project this week, my head was full of war. I'd seen the French film De Gaulle the night before & my current audio book is set in an Apocalyptic future when civilization has disintegrated, so it seemed fitting that my muse would be the fortress at the far end of the Alhambra, the Alcazaba.</p><p>Built in the 13th century and located to give itself exceptional views out over Granada, this military base was in a very powerful position. Although there are towers & ramparts and a garden to see on this site, for some reason I only have two photos to remember it by. The above is of Plaza de Armas & shows the remains of the military quarter.</p><p>I can't help but think that those neatly finished building remains look like a street map.</p><p>That in turn makes me think of people...not just military personnel, but all people.<br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglcXkTeV64egeHlhXLAp9KAVKfw6tIybeLo-a9_Y1i0qlkInly1ldgRS09QDuDsHi0jvHt6p7yu61KGcDKXCMLBtS-opCGLM_C0juvWgvAktSt3kZDt7nGrDKYPIcyjfpC9Hkc7rjhypWw/s2560/P1010864.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglcXkTeV64egeHlhXLAp9KAVKfw6tIybeLo-a9_Y1i0qlkInly1ldgRS09QDuDsHi0jvHt6p7yu61KGcDKXCMLBtS-opCGLM_C0juvWgvAktSt3kZDt7nGrDKYPIcyjfpC9Hkc7rjhypWw/s320/P1010864.JPG" /></a></div><p></p><p>The second photo shows a cache of canon balls. Instruments of destruction and death to people whether innocent or enemy.</p><p>Somehow I wanted to combine these two powerful images as symbol, and put them in an arch. Paper & pen came out, drawing began, an idea started coming together. <br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDI_u1rqyAXb-NDIOIuih57I1AQ5pXWlfQLC7tt-GfTIyX0pN6ODaP5EGaWlP800IHhmjg4iZ5gFB-RNZzi2H4QhD8ImIcEstiULdsbDZe9onnbgnH4ZtxcJthCs-4bzy6jIj7PKCdTb5f/s2048/IMG_20210329_115629.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDI_u1rqyAXb-NDIOIuih57I1AQ5pXWlfQLC7tt-GfTIyX0pN6ODaP5EGaWlP800IHhmjg4iZ5gFB-RNZzi2H4QhD8ImIcEstiULdsbDZe9onnbgnH4ZtxcJthCs-4bzy6jIj7PKCdTb5f/s320/IMG_20210329_115629.jpg" /></a></div>I started with my 'barracks' street map & after stitching the lines, it was time to start cutting back.<br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdqOjasZE8G05w4cFxvKA2qr3Uds6RDzWNX6IVR3EJGnJOwHM00P1k9W4Poae68obqxma3Hy6KYkSJMj74KsgKiYFOy_-32DSPH0EVF5eLFrIq_S9_3R61N_aoniG7Z24TdmfsIsEwcxO-/s2048/IMG_20210329_131939.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1968" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdqOjasZE8G05w4cFxvKA2qr3Uds6RDzWNX6IVR3EJGnJOwHM00P1k9W4Poae68obqxma3Hy6KYkSJMj74KsgKiYFOy_-32DSPH0EVF5eLFrIq_S9_3R61N_aoniG7Z24TdmfsIsEwcxO-/s320/IMG_20210329_131939.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7MHD3a_rurGRpjtJdx2tPqsX726h2AJsqKn1R1k-qsJyKPbXYCKhiZjh9ALMxjhhELwySAXw5Wts94yob4Woo1ZZOsPBayGRENwnvt1fZD8JtTLQpyZ0ZrFdRr5I45gq7oq36GOkPrRSC/s2048/IMG_20210329_134858_LI.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1989" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7MHD3a_rurGRpjtJdx2tPqsX726h2AJsqKn1R1k-qsJyKPbXYCKhiZjh9ALMxjhhELwySAXw5Wts94yob4Woo1ZZOsPBayGRENwnvt1fZD8JtTLQpyZ0ZrFdRr5I45gq7oq36GOkPrRSC/s320/IMG_20210329_134858_LI.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Once cut back I wanted to layer some canon balls over those street-map-like lines. I could have sewn on another piece of fabric, stitched in some circles & then cut back some more, but I wanted a different sort of effect.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHGqqR3RrD3KQiqQ8JTmsYPQZhCxb1C8jC34BHxu33eoUbOVSXra_HjPhUrlv6cqvuLwlBWHcb6RAFVZjJ63bhwD-pHsQU4DmEw2qS4FOwCxcoknzGjxqqR35j3k9PFdcr8UXhRdVgja0l/s2048/IMG_20210329_135240.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1373" data-original-width="2048" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHGqqR3RrD3KQiqQ8JTmsYPQZhCxb1C8jC34BHxu33eoUbOVSXra_HjPhUrlv6cqvuLwlBWHcb6RAFVZjJ63bhwD-pHsQU4DmEw2qS4FOwCxcoknzGjxqqR35j3k9PFdcr8UXhRdVgja0l/w400-h269/IMG_20210329_135240.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>I cut out a stencil from a foam sheet, but instead of applying paint to the positive circle shapes, I rolled it onto the negative space of the stencil & used it as a stamp on top of my carefully cut out fabric. It was a little nerve wracking, but I was happy with the results.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih867IumSb36qcW_hA9zw-tYX65KwVRpvi3cP5BebFendRcWbBXEr3bJxyURafewxri-g2nYoR2PhfHsHrqqwAZDwJNDwx0pV3OscfwYfxKBE3S7GdG9wa79ibChtY3maSap8TVBr7E6N_/s2048/IMG_20210329_135506_LI.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2041" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih867IumSb36qcW_hA9zw-tYX65KwVRpvi3cP5BebFendRcWbBXEr3bJxyURafewxri-g2nYoR2PhfHsHrqqwAZDwJNDwx0pV3OscfwYfxKBE3S7GdG9wa79ibChtY3maSap8TVBr7E6N_/s320/IMG_20210329_135506_LI.jpg" /></a></div><p>I like the variation in intensity of colour & the fact that I can still clearly see the cut out relief of the barracks using contemporary reverse applique.</p><p>I wanted to enclose that in an archway. I like archways & there are a lot of them on the Alhambra site. For me they represent something of the sacred.<br /></p><p>Because I'd tried to use a colour palette close to the reality caught with my camera, I chose a soft terracotta fabric for my arch & stitched it on, adding quilted lines to signify brick work. Once complete it was time to cut back for the big reveal!!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEGtLAF63Ms6gtc4rwwHjsIQOT3WBpnVt-G9a0SzMjfmB6n0zqPTojYEocLmqPoUzE3yma3gs2Yz30msnxwONYwnaxxONtIP2XUx9SPVV6a0VYc0BuK-YBcsRJj5X63GXMHoe48c2UuaSD/s2048/IMG_20210329_142916.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2045" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEGtLAF63Ms6gtc4rwwHjsIQOT3WBpnVt-G9a0SzMjfmB6n0zqPTojYEocLmqPoUzE3yma3gs2Yz30msnxwONYwnaxxONtIP2XUx9SPVV6a0VYc0BuK-YBcsRJj5X63GXMHoe48c2UuaSD/s320/IMG_20210329_142916.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo6WC0vr6gXmsfUIzg38M6sE5bCh-KFEsHKmJluFJfezO9Qv1GAuM81cFMhR7HlQHRD5FnxC2U15hxtWRtjGyFtGVsGK5UkFJ89JWCRqOfFXf8XO7s2j5HurxyNPLcFqE_me0_0O38FF8M/s2048/IMG_20210329_144639_LI.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2015" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo6WC0vr6gXmsfUIzg38M6sE5bCh-KFEsHKmJluFJfezO9Qv1GAuM81cFMhR7HlQHRD5FnxC2U15hxtWRtjGyFtGVsGK5UkFJ89JWCRqOfFXf8XO7s2j5HurxyNPLcFqE_me0_0O38FF8M/w630-h640/IMG_20210329_144639_LI.jpg" width="630" /></a></div><br /><p>Here is the finished outcome and I am very pleased with it. My eye is still drawn to the central panel of canon balls & barracks, even though I've framed it with quite a contrasting colour. Visually it is very pleasing. Symbolically though...what am I trying to say? My canon balls are empty of paint, therefore they haven't caused destruction to the barrack map representing people. But the negative space has. One could interpret that negatives kill then? I want this to suggest that life is sacred. For now that sits well with me & is enough.<br /></p><p>Next week is Easter, so I'm not sure if I'll manage to get to my workroom for my weekly project, but when I do, it will finally be time to head to the Nasrid Palace. Be still my beating heart!<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Istanbuljoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13388134462489860623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834661073963612629.post-49490063941732929282021-03-22T03:31:00.001-07:002021-03-22T03:31:54.508-07:00MISTAKEN IDENTITY (#11 Weekly Art project; The Alhambra.)<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVPLR_smox26WCg4dcUkhOn3G6rXfIjmtpLTVY54uCOVXhN1grbSql2yTTVndjmZnSplOd0bzB3rK3CcCqg5U4aKV1Fl_ui3yWyWq8unJ5v6GbO164jmC9Lj_Ygzi873ExgI3-BSX8JSSD/s1975/P1010860.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1975" data-original-width="1571" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVPLR_smox26WCg4dcUkhOn3G6rXfIjmtpLTVY54uCOVXhN1grbSql2yTTVndjmZnSplOd0bzB3rK3CcCqg5U4aKV1Fl_ui3yWyWq8unJ5v6GbO164jmC9Lj_Ygzi873ExgI3-BSX8JSSD/w319-h400/P1010860.JPG" width="319" /></a></div><p></p><p>One of the oldest structures in the Alhambra complex is the Wine Gate. This ancient entry into what would have originally been the higher section of the Alhambra is visually dramatic with it's red brick arch & glazed decorative work.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4_3Lb0LD0waRixdlYORhYLk77LJqvCUgHCzrOmelvjD1Ldno9DaTRSx0ihxIxcuqXHH1HjMtdqPQe-NhD73wtO_hNiSfu6-tRfIIUc2zW-k1iIoyfb9n_imLxyHJuF8Qjs7MLOkFc9bTH/s2560/P1010861.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4_3Lb0LD0waRixdlYORhYLk77LJqvCUgHCzrOmelvjD1Ldno9DaTRSx0ihxIxcuqXHH1HjMtdqPQe-NhD73wtO_hNiSfu6-tRfIIUc2zW-k1iIoyfb9n_imLxyHJuF8Qjs7MLOkFc9bTH/s320/P1010861.JPG" /></a></div><p>Walking through the thickness of it's walls to the other side reveals one of those magnificent key symbols.</p><p>When we visited we wondered why it was called the wine gate when the Moors were Muslim & therefore didn't drink wine. We assumed that it referred to the wine colour of the brick, however, Mr Google has told me a different story!</p><p>According to legend it's name is due to a mistake (although no one seems to know who made the mistake!!). The gate was supposed to be called Bib al-hamra meaning RED gate, but one single letter changed that! It became known as Bib al-jamra which means WINE gate! I'm sure there must be a whole lot more to the story than that, but it wouldn't be the first time that a small mistake made a big change to the way something is perceived from then on.</p><p>Such an interesting structure & story captured my imagination today as I sought to create a response in my weekly art project.<br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0aeW2BRHcVRLV4N-w61-OY6mYaixRrbueGR7xNujLorTzhrHDBstEPL8iwmYZFnKwphHzDFanJVb98Mr8nky7NYc16Ae4Irufl8sfb4PH7idO6s3kgS3N-xuOmNDedyw74OEMUT4Sh0MG/s2048/IMG_20210322_103127.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0aeW2BRHcVRLV4N-w61-OY6mYaixRrbueGR7xNujLorTzhrHDBstEPL8iwmYZFnKwphHzDFanJVb98Mr8nky7NYc16Ae4Irufl8sfb4PH7idO6s3kgS3N-xuOmNDedyw74OEMUT4Sh0MG/s320/IMG_20210322_103127.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p>As with last week, I sat at the computer today, zooming in to look closer at the photos we had taken & drawing the elements that most interested me. In the process I discovered that the glazed decorative work included more than one colour. As well as blue & turquoise there was a pale mustardy gold in places too.</p><p>In choosing how to proceed with design development I asked myself what were the important features that I wanted to express. They were the red arch, the blue & turquoise colours & the key.</p><p>With what I was going to try & produce, I needed three different outlines. This required careful pinning & concentration as each layer went under the machine one atop the other.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMRmlrih6CiWDZD4DJJY8i1Idzy9Ugd2u4o9camFcSLIja1JB8-VTp4Np6Jy_TY8IOQMOOIUu74gjNenySRw4AgowHjwroWSODSC4AvzIiCLv9NG8VBB7KDLoSDu7clo7YaeS2Sbwi-vXw/s2048/IMG_20210322_130353.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMRmlrih6CiWDZD4DJJY8i1Idzy9Ugd2u4o9camFcSLIja1JB8-VTp4Np6Jy_TY8IOQMOOIUu74gjNenySRw4AgowHjwroWSODSC4AvzIiCLv9NG8VBB7KDLoSDu7clo7YaeS2Sbwi-vXw/s320/IMG_20210322_130353.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpDztr2VCGGJ1-cRoZCf1Zw5P51WWVTNvjn_VzGHiiFetxnP33ETfg-zbycu-1x5cx1SL7SAnie3GgbN-PPx3mq4qUveABlJ1ZjNSchdbtBrHnBM2AeD8v29VH0US1pWTyKzVj2jqPIyIv/s2048/IMG_20210322_130632.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpDztr2VCGGJ1-cRoZCf1Zw5P51WWVTNvjn_VzGHiiFetxnP33ETfg-zbycu-1x5cx1SL7SAnie3GgbN-PPx3mq4qUveABlJ1ZjNSchdbtBrHnBM2AeD8v29VH0US1pWTyKzVj2jqPIyIv/s320/IMG_20210322_130632.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnd3hElVIjPDFvm_440Hq2xxDPS0ixAY0I0zrxi-6yKdZFIk62CEra1a_ovoEzm4zNPMDPnEnLOKvxLY-YsUmRjCO3bRQ3qKUfYnrpPw7-dM953yewXOnzea_xLkArv7pbYfuJjaDk9zyn/s2048/IMG_20210322_132408.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnd3hElVIjPDFvm_440Hq2xxDPS0ixAY0I0zrxi-6yKdZFIk62CEra1a_ovoEzm4zNPMDPnEnLOKvxLY-YsUmRjCO3bRQ3qKUfYnrpPw7-dM953yewXOnzea_xLkArv7pbYfuJjaDk9zyn/s320/IMG_20210322_132408.jpg" /></a></div>At last it was time to start cutting back. This is how it went...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfDiDyDXgU1Bt_dQvxFP6apZ3HQxu_6s64U_G0aZB1gxMVzKtVvfE01Qe96hGd-7lNx0vT_06ctfoRMN2V4hyphenhyphenCAw_o1lq6Le6kYZulgnXjHGTTASOkNwv3ayaNUpnvtk7pZ3FeuoOmb0Z_/s2048/IMG_20210322_134138.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1914" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfDiDyDXgU1Bt_dQvxFP6apZ3HQxu_6s64U_G0aZB1gxMVzKtVvfE01Qe96hGd-7lNx0vT_06ctfoRMN2V4hyphenhyphenCAw_o1lq6Le6kYZulgnXjHGTTASOkNwv3ayaNUpnvtk7pZ3FeuoOmb0Z_/s320/IMG_20210322_134138.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCnYrByGg07jLI239QjPIf80LLDhCtFFT1U5aFY_HgnMOrOIgz7I2Y3jFjRmPHiM3ZOBatcyCwc7iSoTgqpDLxpRNjFIJo2RJPfiRE6o8clVxcG5Y0plzlVrfAfa_G4cpiKBuq6gqCtY6G/s2048/IMG_20210322_134722.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1985" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCnYrByGg07jLI239QjPIf80LLDhCtFFT1U5aFY_HgnMOrOIgz7I2Y3jFjRmPHiM3ZOBatcyCwc7iSoTgqpDLxpRNjFIJo2RJPfiRE6o8clVxcG5Y0plzlVrfAfa_G4cpiKBuq6gqCtY6G/s320/IMG_20210322_134722.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz559EwCQkpQaEpAgkL4oO3bfE1MMQAGHXcvyLrGTIY2DXw0Y2zNfNXx9xWL6nqGz1LSoRAfmtVKus3F-TmEyJnoR3y5-O6AOmbB8nar7xSfgy4kPur3hIV4hZ5RaJOKejYve-rDm-T_gB/s2048/IMG_20210322_135759.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz559EwCQkpQaEpAgkL4oO3bfE1MMQAGHXcvyLrGTIY2DXw0Y2zNfNXx9xWL6nqGz1LSoRAfmtVKus3F-TmEyJnoR3y5-O6AOmbB8nar7xSfgy4kPur3hIV4hZ5RaJOKejYve-rDm-T_gB/s320/IMG_20210322_135759.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW4eIdBDNO6NZ88bzbe_7RjjYfg-DVWHKPG1Xj-2GHXD9_89HrE1sOMM8hSgcMJxc-8bXz20baW6cpSI8M87yKDWYKvJC1quUgVj0Gn-xrKuqpExopai50QjIIAXwtu1vJpevzugQe9EZ6/s2048/IMG_20210322_141211.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1927" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW4eIdBDNO6NZ88bzbe_7RjjYfg-DVWHKPG1Xj-2GHXD9_89HrE1sOMM8hSgcMJxc-8bXz20baW6cpSI8M87yKDWYKvJC1quUgVj0Gn-xrKuqpExopai50QjIIAXwtu1vJpevzugQe9EZ6/s320/IMG_20210322_141211.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwT4Ycm5GH3EbdOXpYKS-TX0sFkJMohqQLQqLSerAsbJFhhf76bkTk-RwdWSv1Ek1CJyeAMSlAas75ue9oZBIjMGh7Vay5d1n3ibPYZK31fjUJl-3syLMZJO-lXRbOofUIYjcGMyNflPlH/s2048/IMG_20210322_142058.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1990" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwT4Ycm5GH3EbdOXpYKS-TX0sFkJMohqQLQqLSerAsbJFhhf76bkTk-RwdWSv1Ek1CJyeAMSlAas75ue9oZBIjMGh7Vay5d1n3ibPYZK31fjUJl-3syLMZJO-lXRbOofUIYjcGMyNflPlH/s320/IMG_20210322_142058.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p>Thus far, it was how I was expecting it to look, except perhaps for the middle section with the ikat motif. I initially chose it because the motif was very similar to one of those decorating the glazed panel. It certainly added intrigue, but I found it distracting. It was time to produce the key & see whether that would improve the overall composition.</p><p>I wanted the key to be loose, so that it moves, so used some very thick iron on interfacing to give it support.<br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiREMHCBWRCZxaL_8rgDqDgBNps7zc5QVCjU7NYeVg5P-5xSxoTeqpabdlkREH69twuwZtzEa-4iIN62ckK3PW4W5c_OHUX8YOOiU89tNJIUCnl4-DAPFtjEOZtGSNYyImv8828M5GY8ZKm/s4048/IMG_20210322_143022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4048" data-original-width="3036" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiREMHCBWRCZxaL_8rgDqDgBNps7zc5QVCjU7NYeVg5P-5xSxoTeqpabdlkREH69twuwZtzEa-4iIN62ckK3PW4W5c_OHUX8YOOiU89tNJIUCnl4-DAPFtjEOZtGSNYyImv8828M5GY8ZKm/s320/IMG_20210322_143022.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpSKDLg2bT3jBbfeMkXDFWeiss9JouQajZWbkGGf84jn0MLoNdjCy7R2_t2tHhrRHMQxoEYi2x2tHCVt1n_4MEjDmks1VBlUZ6jQvrhPurotTGRlZEwm_RpjgjA1Lh-h3mz0DXbKfAjw6w/s2048/IMG_20210322_153506.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1973" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpSKDLg2bT3jBbfeMkXDFWeiss9JouQajZWbkGGf84jn0MLoNdjCy7R2_t2tHhrRHMQxoEYi2x2tHCVt1n_4MEjDmks1VBlUZ6jQvrhPurotTGRlZEwm_RpjgjA1Lh-h3mz0DXbKfAjw6w/s320/IMG_20210322_153506.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p>Whilst I'm quite pleased with the key, the background is still not doing it for me. It was time to return to my original plan.</p><p>Cutting a small section of a paler turquoise & using my new fabric markers I drew in a repeat design . <br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsge9ib9BnGoKxnmAaAllAcw6wBBW5yDbhlYrRv1R1w6AObXbyV5mO_QPF0DbUlN4juDFMob68zVDEvcN1vEwGqyuG2x2m9Hb57UQIGtVdqZvcRFglHCjqX7Rpd02sbjJEPcAeA8nVZwkV/s2048/IMG_20210322_154900.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsge9ib9BnGoKxnmAaAllAcw6wBBW5yDbhlYrRv1R1w6AObXbyV5mO_QPF0DbUlN4juDFMob68zVDEvcN1vEwGqyuG2x2m9Hb57UQIGtVdqZvcRFglHCjqX7Rpd02sbjJEPcAeA8nVZwkV/s320/IMG_20210322_154900.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJxk8vVN7aR6_QJvxaWDBc2vSWXIzt2QKWTZDTFZXtLwoNzKAqeBO0IrDrJLxi-GGmh1WVTwI-EC1YbLweTlbz4PAEHoDR_F66MoupbRBV6By-Lz0pqMPX1tadchXR3UAfLB4DdwBDud6X/s2048/IMG_20210322_161928.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2021" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJxk8vVN7aR6_QJvxaWDBc2vSWXIzt2QKWTZDTFZXtLwoNzKAqeBO0IrDrJLxi-GGmh1WVTwI-EC1YbLweTlbz4PAEHoDR_F66MoupbRBV6By-Lz0pqMPX1tadchXR3UAfLB4DdwBDud6X/s320/IMG_20210322_161928.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqegWYiYpBthJaW41TpdjiXldbZZtOdqKrGBBXofcmqdW2lTpvWSNmIR6AsqQyEJr826YfBZAHArFb_j9L3GbSImoCUEqGg1nof_bNtxv6tWscH92MVY531P9JvmcNarUEPMNOnp-4Ce1m/s2048/IMG_20210322_162456_LI.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2034" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqegWYiYpBthJaW41TpdjiXldbZZtOdqKrGBBXofcmqdW2lTpvWSNmIR6AsqQyEJr826YfBZAHArFb_j9L3GbSImoCUEqGg1nof_bNtxv6tWscH92MVY531P9JvmcNarUEPMNOnp-4Ce1m/w636-h640/IMG_20210322_162456_LI.jpg" width="636" /></a></div><p>The overall impact was more cohesive & with the key attached with a pearl the whole composition felt as if it was resolved.</p><p>Art making is often an ongoing process of question & answer, puzzle & solution. Sometimes there is no absolute answer & we just have to keep trying until it feels right. That was the case today & I'm glad I didn't just stop with the first option.<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p>Istanbuljoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13388134462489860623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834661073963612629.post-58629077539913551232021-03-16T16:42:00.004-07:002021-03-21T16:52:55.061-07:00SNACK BAR (#10 weekly art project; inspired by the Alhambra)<p> <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzLtsSu4Ty-8trxlL-9oEQtPbOjpoaABWStUw6T3wkXDWDEWeep4tToBTa6rpaeoF9KUQuqDLSymLZpGyTXm7z-khAoCxMXqyPmBste-rAmO4ZDPDflXx8Rq3JrEW68K0Lh9kyARCBfur1/s2318/P1010845.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2318" data-original-width="1738" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzLtsSu4Ty-8trxlL-9oEQtPbOjpoaABWStUw6T3wkXDWDEWeep4tToBTa6rpaeoF9KUQuqDLSymLZpGyTXm7z-khAoCxMXqyPmBste-rAmO4ZDPDflXx8Rq3JrEW68K0Lh9kyARCBfur1/w300-h400/P1010845.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p>Walking from the Generalife gardens into the Alhambra complex, I was stopped in my stride by this rather unexpected blend of old & new. This stunning plaster work arch led to a snack bar! </p><p>I wondered what the original purpose of this space had been. Whatever it was, those who used this building could not have imagined the confectionery that would one day be available for purchase from this very same site!</p><p>It was such a dramatic contrast both visually & in time that I wanted to use it as my muse for this week's art project.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbP9biwx2YoMjep-OzFH6ckgYZcQdoBCK9pr2tL7B0mXI8xtBS4U76c1lLCMg5fr-fjVuZZoJsCbay75FSg2JTx8E1SXwYEMhZR7Z5JILT_sGaMsjCHBHOsLyES6YOtQygd-ZDkMhqnTam/s2560/P1010846.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="2560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbP9biwx2YoMjep-OzFH6ckgYZcQdoBCK9pr2tL7B0mXI8xtBS4U76c1lLCMg5fr-fjVuZZoJsCbay75FSg2JTx8E1SXwYEMhZR7Z5JILT_sGaMsjCHBHOsLyES6YOtQygd-ZDkMhqnTam/s320/P1010846.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>The decorative plaster work was in exquisite condition & it provided a wonderful source for design options.<br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUd_P27Afcn_tU5ESFsv53-FCo-VQIBcoH4g5JKvMhL3SHeMBrVQ_TnutFfWAKr4WHGGesJPShyphenhyphen85fxc1HuKVCXxtrxF7UEUDGHwjlwZ0rf5E_CFLusgUuIVhKAmlH5dH7wnyOeuJIILu8/s2048/IMG_20210315_110630_LI.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUd_P27Afcn_tU5ESFsv53-FCo-VQIBcoH4g5JKvMhL3SHeMBrVQ_TnutFfWAKr4WHGGesJPShyphenhyphen85fxc1HuKVCXxtrxF7UEUDGHwjlwZ0rf5E_CFLusgUuIVhKAmlH5dH7wnyOeuJIILu8/s320/IMG_20210315_110630_LI.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p>I sat at the computer with my sketchbook, drawing first the architectural layers & then some of my favourite decorative designs. It was so useful to have the zoom function to really get into the photo. It reminded me of Harrison Ford's character in the first Blade Runner movie....zooming in... getting closer...making more sense of what was hidden in the shadows.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQRzfz60C1bne5YR6acEUmufDyzf_wvEwK-3eUIip20jRmcAuPmpxUplxs-sziSJFVNZhjPflFvmuLs0iq2KCdv9N49iNHJaqqDaviqEPj_yTxK27EEsVXOTdeor75wp0WdVTVc21tbfss/s2048/IMG_20210315_110809.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQRzfz60C1bne5YR6acEUmufDyzf_wvEwK-3eUIip20jRmcAuPmpxUplxs-sziSJFVNZhjPflFvmuLs0iq2KCdv9N49iNHJaqqDaviqEPj_yTxK27EEsVXOTdeor75wp0WdVTVc21tbfss/s320/IMG_20210315_110809.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Earlier I had done a little preparation for this project. I knew I needed to include something that said 'snack'! We are not snackers in this household (except for Haighs chocolate, but that is hardly a snack...more a gourmet delight!) & I literally had to go out and buy this packet of crisps. </p><p>Crisps because they were a weakness.</p><p>Salt & vinegar because we'd recently been discussing food cravings during pregnancy & in my first pregnancy salt & vinegar crisps closely followed with an orange was my craving! No wonder I have issues with acid!!!!</p><p>It is a very long time since I have had a packet of s & v crisps & I decided to have this packet for my lunch. I didn't come close to finishing. My tongue & lips were so numb from the vinegar I just couldn't take it anymore. I was definitely suffering for my art!</p><p>This packet was carefully washed & dried before sticking it to calico with gel medium. It resulted in a light weight leathery feel fabric.<br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMmrGsg-3-CUC13sVCmckCOQpMm4lQ_e0eZ1XflC32__I6kcwBa1GG7is5dt8nHx_xt0Us2DVUEFvNXXN1NSyCJYoDMZZRZUh5p6Uw6Wk4EeeAKbNI9SNoSzdYT_-9Sh8vDga6DTdpoBdP/s2048/IMG_20210315_135836.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMmrGsg-3-CUC13sVCmckCOQpMm4lQ_e0eZ1XflC32__I6kcwBa1GG7is5dt8nHx_xt0Us2DVUEFvNXXN1NSyCJYoDMZZRZUh5p6Uw6Wk4EeeAKbNI9SNoSzdYT_-9Sh8vDga6DTdpoBdP/s320/IMG_20210315_135836.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p>My design developed from my initial drawing, focussing on the arched doorways leading into the snack bar. I found the fabrics I wanted for each section of the design & chose a sewing machine needle that could take heavier fabric as I didn't know how well it was going to go through that chip packet.</p><p>I chose to cut back one individual section of the design at a time. Here's how it proceeded... <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWZGWlBA_S5AxTwfmCMKavPDf8DYKuSjyGLXjVqOh8ypK6hmHt-rq4jgqsvfE636PWCgXPV8SdKl9lHQIJLP8tDvLazHkqS6P8guU33mq46qwlRANLzk_0gj-KYRfC1LXeU0BlLXUaa3lP/s2048/IMG_20210315_142751.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1690" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWZGWlBA_S5AxTwfmCMKavPDf8DYKuSjyGLXjVqOh8ypK6hmHt-rq4jgqsvfE636PWCgXPV8SdKl9lHQIJLP8tDvLazHkqS6P8guU33mq46qwlRANLzk_0gj-KYRfC1LXeU0BlLXUaa3lP/s320/IMG_20210315_142751.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPXpMmI7e7AcxRCrR8l5OiOky0Wy0jsnKYLuiBW_CvMX7C9S4WAdBTzEoRvGDsWLNy0duM2cjqKMKPnrWQBDFvs85mNc_zYIixXQTZ3nfZFCzYEXibtY_4THLN58dsLxINHMoWfSzievTH/s2048/IMG_20210315_144810.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1946" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPXpMmI7e7AcxRCrR8l5OiOky0Wy0jsnKYLuiBW_CvMX7C9S4WAdBTzEoRvGDsWLNy0duM2cjqKMKPnrWQBDFvs85mNc_zYIixXQTZ3nfZFCzYEXibtY_4THLN58dsLxINHMoWfSzievTH/s320/IMG_20210315_144810.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUHqT0V-tbltnxUqsfrd5IgrfnBG87tmnHuRa3eljB7UgbkACgjowZ3nOUdzE2IVXbWghB_wx84Jayk7HtOYg-MP_-4P84YqinWdgG8pyk7Gtn6H5C4nOrdUlZVKkWToKGWihob-hpCP6i/s2048/IMG_20210315_150754.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1892" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUHqT0V-tbltnxUqsfrd5IgrfnBG87tmnHuRa3eljB7UgbkACgjowZ3nOUdzE2IVXbWghB_wx84Jayk7HtOYg-MP_-4P84YqinWdgG8pyk7Gtn6H5C4nOrdUlZVKkWToKGWihob-hpCP6i/s320/IMG_20210315_150754.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh45dRV7ixw22uPOM-_3QaLWU-BaevwRRxU2FgN3z0MIEW_SyHFPhlWaGpveRbZIydNmCSmuw9OwtwZureNC22zUMxlXHrxQsSwVD5wNCaMs00X31Ul3DdjioxueONGEzkJMhBU4hkvn7OJ/s2048/IMG_20210315_151753.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1940" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh45dRV7ixw22uPOM-_3QaLWU-BaevwRRxU2FgN3z0MIEW_SyHFPhlWaGpveRbZIydNmCSmuw9OwtwZureNC22zUMxlXHrxQsSwVD5wNCaMs00X31Ul3DdjioxueONGEzkJMhBU4hkvn7OJ/s320/IMG_20210315_151753.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirX9Xk5YhXPdiEEZZJ3HiUouW_zdue0bNCZDcvDBKoh6_YMwp1EknSKi-e3d90qWwwNR7_AfGAQcTsb6WV7bGMBnrpbJ_4HLdI4XdqGuATZWxk3R-BkO2Cdmu0fHhcE0meYD49RP1MZQlj/s2048/IMG_20210315_152826.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1913" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirX9Xk5YhXPdiEEZZJ3HiUouW_zdue0bNCZDcvDBKoh6_YMwp1EknSKi-e3d90qWwwNR7_AfGAQcTsb6WV7bGMBnrpbJ_4HLdI4XdqGuATZWxk3R-BkO2Cdmu0fHhcE0meYD49RP1MZQlj/s320/IMG_20210315_152826.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOVdSLVnHI6twffdSPmmXvPi0JvXKhCvqgI97J8ZWxBZvdEFaefYXZgJ9q3jzSv5Bvyx-vRNHum2LQvWV6migfs1vOdivae3BaZygUR218lnVsxsTO3p2bJ8ksOHtdzYU2WdaqkDDfAwWX/s2048/IMG_20210315_155233.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1902" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOVdSLVnHI6twffdSPmmXvPi0JvXKhCvqgI97J8ZWxBZvdEFaefYXZgJ9q3jzSv5Bvyx-vRNHum2LQvWV6migfs1vOdivae3BaZygUR218lnVsxsTO3p2bJ8ksOHtdzYU2WdaqkDDfAwWX/s320/IMG_20210315_155233.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>At this point it REALLY wasn't working for me.</p><p>I didn't like what was showing through from the chip packet. Perhaps it was that the scale wasn't right or it was too discordant with the regularity of the plasterwork design.</p><p>I had to try adapting it, so I cut away the leftover chip packet from the back & using one of the cut out fabric arches as a template, found a section that I thought might work. <br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp62cXGk0CMRJOP4g0zNZ4DcLCN-947ktqBNPzrihSTLT-gmX1sMWAzuFLFxRxxQDQ-sI5Xbk7XyPettwLxd_6LRQdXzB2VOebIkiG-BQwiS-mSFbcJ6YAvvmuWx4v2jxZ8nfuu3a_wEnK/s2048/IMG_20210316_155058.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp62cXGk0CMRJOP4g0zNZ4DcLCN-947ktqBNPzrihSTLT-gmX1sMWAzuFLFxRxxQDQ-sI5Xbk7XyPettwLxd_6LRQdXzB2VOebIkiG-BQwiS-mSFbcJ6YAvvmuWx4v2jxZ8nfuu3a_wEnK/s320/IMG_20210316_155058.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p>Carefully I stitched the new additions into place.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDOJqsBe-G0_CoyQqAYRz-HimR9TH_wxKCjBJKlI-0OhYSHFh3OOYEqfHu67MmAusosgGmtuMuLcqo48bg-mFlq8xjSwyuoSAt4IwbS2xE2Kp8regaRgBbqrS3zZKcp0_7Dx-5Uo5Z-uA1/s2048/IMG_20210317_091952_LI.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2003" data-original-width="2048" height="626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDOJqsBe-G0_CoyQqAYRz-HimR9TH_wxKCjBJKlI-0OhYSHFh3OOYEqfHu67MmAusosgGmtuMuLcqo48bg-mFlq8xjSwyuoSAt4IwbS2xE2Kp8regaRgBbqrS3zZKcp0_7Dx-5Uo5Z-uA1/w640-h626/IMG_20210317_091952_LI.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>This is the final outcome & it works much more successfully to my eye. In the process of stitching on the new pieces I discovered that I liked the look of stitch through the crisp packet, so added that as a feature to the lower arch. This provides a sense of continuity with the direction of the writing in the upper arch. The proportion feels better too. The additional cutting away to the pink on the side & the two types of beads completes the piece in a balanced way. I'm very pleased with it as it immediately reminds me of the experience of walking past that snack bar. Sometimes the oddest things inspire us, that was the case for me this week...who knows what next week will bring!!<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Istanbuljoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13388134462489860623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834661073963612629.post-23888331854906969572021-02-23T02:24:00.004-08:002021-03-21T16:52:13.398-07:00Scallop Symmetry (#9 Weekly Art Project inspired by the Alhambra)<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQeKiSVPvMzjVo5msr-kAgBgbItzySEckdSZItWphM0hZ7k156z0CuqfCV5E_RIOAA3vZh_ByYkeY5KGOYp9Ws2vllWs7tSOSKHOiVAZzvcAz6j8KmNv-oljrnTBlAbge6rN1hlM7T_1dJ/s2560/P1010775.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1920" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQeKiSVPvMzjVo5msr-kAgBgbItzySEckdSZItWphM0hZ7k156z0CuqfCV5E_RIOAA3vZh_ByYkeY5KGOYp9Ws2vllWs7tSOSKHOiVAZzvcAz6j8KmNv-oljrnTBlAbge6rN1hlM7T_1dJ/w300-h400/P1010775.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p>Before I leave the inspiring Generalife Gardens and head back across to the main area known as the Alhambra, there was just one more thing I felt I HAD to try as my muse. The Gardens are set out symmetrically, and dotted along at regular intervals are shallow scallop edged fountain bowls. Simple in design, but stunning in effect.</p><p>For this week's art practice I wanted to work with the scallop bowl shape & symmetry, whilst maintaining a colour scheme that captured both the hard surfaces & the greenery.</p><p>I haven't taken photos of my many pencil drawn variations, so you will just have to trust me...there were a few! I had settled on one idea & began the process of measuring & drawing it up as a pattern, when I looked at it & thought...NO! I just didn't like it, so I went back to the drawing process and came up with something new. </p><p>This is how the cutting back went...<br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLtB9Ew81a3JOKIFaT4yK_juGW7nu8qebUHnew-7vOtId-zuGiOcMRylcrf1aBsVy3hag1ce3Tw-sssF6lIxdLjIXamEEmfuMAAl2hq-Eg-vExSyVhrXaiCmcL_y-C3z6o2Xm9nU41AaqA/s2048/IMG_20210223_140411.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLtB9Ew81a3JOKIFaT4yK_juGW7nu8qebUHnew-7vOtId-zuGiOcMRylcrf1aBsVy3hag1ce3Tw-sssF6lIxdLjIXamEEmfuMAAl2hq-Eg-vExSyVhrXaiCmcL_y-C3z6o2Xm9nU41AaqA/s320/IMG_20210223_140411.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-SsKuEl_9llbwMzR_zL3s8AA_sdfyHY-AxRKVvFW2uZRhpihByIsVHNL_rGUkwjsRUdnKBRWh5N_tIKRrK6ZPNYftdKY8jvWMxJkF6x_mqeFvhfQIQvc9XOJleV70dXgpf4FPX2CHGlwW/s2048/IMG_20210223_164455_LI.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2041" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-SsKuEl_9llbwMzR_zL3s8AA_sdfyHY-AxRKVvFW2uZRhpihByIsVHNL_rGUkwjsRUdnKBRWh5N_tIKRrK6ZPNYftdKY8jvWMxJkF6x_mqeFvhfQIQvc9XOJleV70dXgpf4FPX2CHGlwW/w638-h640/IMG_20210223_164455_LI.jpg" width="638" /></a></div>It was good to use the last few scraps of my pebble print in the corners & I think they add interest & texture. Fabric textas were also useful here to add some last minute details, where I might otherwise have used handstitch if I'd had more time. The cutting itself took a long time, but I feel it was worth it. It does what I wanted it to do; remind me of those shallow water bowls & the symmetry of the gardens. A good place to end the Garden exploration of the past few weeks.<br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Istanbuljoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13388134462489860623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834661073963612629.post-1215927952575306722021-02-15T02:20:00.003-08:002021-03-21T16:51:51.358-07:00PAVILLION PATTERNS (#8 Weekly Art Project; Inspired by the Alhambra)<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoUCjEZSC21tin_gZKbs3V7i9aQKDbfJ4YU6muABwD09V7DfvKgl3NcAWiVqeWju3C_xmKVk3WenwHEMgB2LbW5W4srXRDQDuQAVIM2kb8g896YvADpTpLxKrH1DJbZbwFiU3N8Zj5uTUB/s2560/P1010801.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1920" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoUCjEZSC21tin_gZKbs3V7i9aQKDbfJ4YU6muABwD09V7DfvKgl3NcAWiVqeWju3C_xmKVk3WenwHEMgB2LbW5W4srXRDQDuQAVIM2kb8g896YvADpTpLxKrH1DJbZbwFiU3N8Zj5uTUB/w480-h640/P1010801.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /> There are a few different garden areas in the Yannat Al Arif (Generalife gardens) and one of the most breathtaking is the Courtyard Of the Sultana. It's beauty lies not only in it's planting & use of water, but in the exquisite pavillions at either end & the corridors that flank it's sides. These are rooms that provide shelter from the elements, but are also open to enjoy the gardens. Decorated with exquisite carved plasterwork, they set the scene for what we'd be admiring later in the Nasrid Palace of the Alhambra.<p></p><p>For this week's art project I wanted to capture both the use of pattern in the decoration of these spaces, and the sense of being both inside & out of doors.</p><p>I began by looking through my photos of the site & drawing some of the patterns I liked the most. This led me to observe that the original artisans were very skilled in effectively using scale & sizing of patternwork. Into these intricate patchworks of pattern they also allowed spaces where the eye could rest & prepare itself to change from one pattern to another.</p><p>It took several attempts to find a combination of patterns that suited what I was trying to express as well as being possible to produce in a 20cm square. I was relieved to finally begin! 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2019" data-original-width="2048" height="630" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGVEEx2SlULgCBGtF-nEJIZ9B_7P_J9diarDyFsnW6Gw16bjk_q72xQbEPFRUMBHYPK5ZvI8BLR7n2bWauxNyFFXeZjmPc0j0ywz8LACXVnI5dUfB27PLRzTs6t92G1V4pvozrgdICQCme/w640-h630/IMG_20210215_161147_LI.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I couldn't help myself, I had to finish it off with a few pearls!</p><p>I am very pleased with this outcome. It was a good exercise to create these repeating patterns in two colourways & I think the combination works well together as well as expressing that sense of an interior & exterior space. The layering took a lot of concentration today, but I'm glad I put the effort in. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Istanbuljoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13388134462489860623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834661073963612629.post-10534704175602029742021-02-08T20:10:00.000-08:002021-02-08T20:10:01.942-08:00WATER (#7 Weekly Art Project; inspired by the Alhambra.)<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxu9jto3WtUwRhyphenhyphenJGvfyEB9dJQ2eLyupp9-kiMq_b5PjeDF_YAxLerJupBO-qp-v88Yh9fGhVeWI7IEx7mg2JR2VvNaPlWSJSX2rqOXCcHurIwWHeOy5RmZmwRhDSP4skSdbupNxm2Ewl_/s2560/P1010796.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1920" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxu9jto3WtUwRhyphenhyphenJGvfyEB9dJQ2eLyupp9-kiMq_b5PjeDF_YAxLerJupBO-qp-v88Yh9fGhVeWI7IEx7mg2JR2VvNaPlWSJSX2rqOXCcHurIwWHeOy5RmZmwRhDSP4skSdbupNxm2Ewl_/w480-h640/P1010796.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>One of the most stunning features of Yannat al Arif (Generalife gardens) is the use of water. In a dry part of the world it is a treasure, so the garden design that included many water channels & fountains was not only destined to impress with it's beauty, but signify great wealth. The sound of flowing & dripping water is both soothing & camouflaging. This camouflage feature was particularly useful back in the day, as the gardens were where secrets were shared & plots planned without fear of anyone overhearing.</p><p>I was particularly pleased with the photograph above. It not only captured the essence of the place, but it highlighted the beauty of the water.</p><p>For this week's art project, I chose to focus on water and use the photo above as my guideline.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI5ex71xFdRdeRkHMcRGRYyCeZEpwWCah2YhBfKBas3crtmGH-BP_R6gLwJAzUOJTwKXTs95vDWfPMosGp8HFAtuGVsTLEaIS0geeaFDfx-OAMRUkRDOFaZWaWdEhZVUMJQDezlSCd9vAP/s2048/IMG_20210208_112018.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI5ex71xFdRdeRkHMcRGRYyCeZEpwWCah2YhBfKBas3crtmGH-BP_R6gLwJAzUOJTwKXTs95vDWfPMosGp8HFAtuGVsTLEaIS0geeaFDfx-OAMRUkRDOFaZWaWdEhZVUMJQDezlSCd9vAP/s320/IMG_20210208_112018.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I started with drawing, which in turn, led to getting the viewfinder out & doing even more drawing. <p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSYMjWWYD2U-kHHZvjALh3IoERbhGuEa4omvIgIfhQO8J1cOewAhSOzhWwn4XPGz9pDerBLLfQAchDMbeO5jysc95EzHkKiFMYJynP7wlW8aRvMBWo8lWW89E2TsTRRf8gUwfJnu7LVafj/s2048/IMG_20210208_104801.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSYMjWWYD2U-kHHZvjALh3IoERbhGuEa4omvIgIfhQO8J1cOewAhSOzhWwn4XPGz9pDerBLLfQAchDMbeO5jysc95EzHkKiFMYJynP7wlW8aRvMBWo8lWW89E2TsTRRf8gUwfJnu7LVafj/s320/IMG_20210208_104801.jpg" /></a></div><p>During that process I wondered how I would represent the water & could I make it look like droplets. Remembering that I had some gilding flakes, I did a small sample, using vliesfix & then glue as adhesives. During this time I also discovered a silver shiva oil stick that has been hiding away for a million years. That too was a possibility & was added to my sample.</p><p>Finally I had a direction. Here's how it went.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGYmJBTW3QvrqI-1zwvVH3zfd1qkOMS8nXm-bWnju-gTXyt7LmH_6bcqsMJkU5YIbkIj6RgDuRM4AJxs8FTQzeq0A3j3_uwzVrseI38oKDsSiKXnM0bEHUt9cr54z3Y-ByLDto9QuuTfqL/s2048/IMG_20210208_121801.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGYmJBTW3QvrqI-1zwvVH3zfd1qkOMS8nXm-bWnju-gTXyt7LmH_6bcqsMJkU5YIbkIj6RgDuRM4AJxs8FTQzeq0A3j3_uwzVrseI38oKDsSiKXnM0bEHUt9cr54z3Y-ByLDto9QuuTfqL/s320/IMG_20210208_121801.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOnfUt44iZLwTF1lbr_DABZ3-VsOQ3QBKNAE297vLaiJcIYNlSfvL6ecCiq3WoCuqyBk23ZzaETgt_O7Wjvr465mLiG_q336OMEYDepuWptT15tyzkps_v0NA792_XsYnQxl_GBWAAyEkh/s2048/IMG_20210208_122953.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1880" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOnfUt44iZLwTF1lbr_DABZ3-VsOQ3QBKNAE297vLaiJcIYNlSfvL6ecCiq3WoCuqyBk23ZzaETgt_O7Wjvr465mLiG_q336OMEYDepuWptT15tyzkps_v0NA792_XsYnQxl_GBWAAyEkh/s320/IMG_20210208_122953.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSoTwD8fZPzM_F5x8-Nb4c_vYSmOkzLWw0RSDkqf9SSXVEfHwDV0yjwASS_uy93_-yGUUJ1eNQVjxGZjB-db9QVmqvwYTZE8f8dewCiix8XTdHSfZRcc4PbfOMcPkfKQzEjVD7f4PbXnUn/s2048/IMG_20210208_131809.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2043" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSoTwD8fZPzM_F5x8-Nb4c_vYSmOkzLWw0RSDkqf9SSXVEfHwDV0yjwASS_uy93_-yGUUJ1eNQVjxGZjB-db9QVmqvwYTZE8f8dewCiix8XTdHSfZRcc4PbfOMcPkfKQzEjVD7f4PbXnUn/s320/IMG_20210208_131809.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRjsCxzQpnxGpLkYUddZOwX7MIXuZiYHR9w8p35rV6u58DIFytp1RRVhkztc0YRW9SkSmlHN4rGgBYFnFvUfdlMuGqoAWYsfLvt-HfEKRqwm1plcA7mmqIU8d5GsXdke5wZQih9LQoOUnJ/s2048/IMG_20210208_135655.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2002" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRjsCxzQpnxGpLkYUddZOwX7MIXuZiYHR9w8p35rV6u58DIFytp1RRVhkztc0YRW9SkSmlHN4rGgBYFnFvUfdlMuGqoAWYsfLvt-HfEKRqwm1plcA7mmqIU8d5GsXdke5wZQih9LQoOUnJ/s320/IMG_20210208_135655.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>This was the finished result.</p><p>Whilst the gilding flakes really do look like water & if you look at it long enough you'd almost swear it moved....I REALLY didn't like this outcome. It didn't work for me, even though it wasn't dissimilar to what I'd planned. I didn't like the shiva oil sticks, they were thick & clumsy to use. I didn't like the upper green corner & I didn't like the gilded flakes even if they looked realistic. I think the problem here was the design not knowing what it was supposed to be; abstract or realistic. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9YXYzglqK44Uz922LUiCdXaW8AZGyv6RFb-wYi6v58yTLctBGwPZNcO4s7g4T-tPuL2dgFmGntr2Q1IEuhXdNt2gsrA18l_NZtFjBYs0uppVpC5-qm9YQX6KJ7y8ps3w0JvMNOEDxK5No/s2048/IMG_20210208_141041.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1934" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9YXYzglqK44Uz922LUiCdXaW8AZGyv6RFb-wYi6v58yTLctBGwPZNcO4s7g4T-tPuL2dgFmGntr2Q1IEuhXdNt2gsrA18l_NZtFjBYs0uppVpC5-qm9YQX6KJ7y8ps3w0JvMNOEDxK5No/s320/IMG_20210208_141041.jpg" /></a></div><p>Unusually for me, I had finished the weekly art project earlier than usual, so theoretically had another hour & a half before needing to return to domestic duties. Could I try again & do another project in that time?</p><p>I returned to my favourite drawing. As you can surmise it was drawn rapidly with felt pens. The most interesting part of this drawing are the grey lines representing the water. Could I try a more stylized representation of water?</p><p>Well....I could certainly try! With Christopher Plummer having just died, the appropriate song came to mind... "let's start at the very beginning...a very good place to start...."!!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsric44De9ZQ6IrXy7allIpkvmithodmcyftn0cBRzn7o76IpcG2JMAfWh92CxXzyyuWyA_PIW_OAwWuatCdsxYZ5cUJUHM87dRCCy4uwY8YRro2ePF7Uh6GxdbWTRQyjljY4GmP0Uaonm/s2048/IMG_20210208_144138.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2012" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsric44De9ZQ6IrXy7allIpkvmithodmcyftn0cBRzn7o76IpcG2JMAfWh92CxXzyyuWyA_PIW_OAwWuatCdsxYZ5cUJUHM87dRCCy4uwY8YRro2ePF7Uh6GxdbWTRQyjljY4GmP0Uaonm/s320/IMG_20210208_144138.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib-qAGmnm_hg1WZQNyuWmngDq94TRn5dNuKRshJ9PDu-9BdzrxKdmkQnJ1p9loEMAEjH6opQjmHAuHmfe9sazBfuAr_BXwbK0J_pfDnCJY07tb2RjShhfIShspH0PfrXi1vzarE8_-h3IH/s2048/IMG_20210208_144512.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib-qAGmnm_hg1WZQNyuWmngDq94TRn5dNuKRshJ9PDu-9BdzrxKdmkQnJ1p9loEMAEjH6opQjmHAuHmfe9sazBfuAr_BXwbK0J_pfDnCJY07tb2RjShhfIShspH0PfrXi1vzarE8_-h3IH/s320/IMG_20210208_144512.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDT5But7-AkAzvb9OV8L9VH3fb1VWY97pPLSbPg0MhwH0BzeYT_qB80Bh8C05eAMbNxB0qK3iZsExGkQJLxe2yui5h_Eynw15iouYHqnx5uIbVpnN1Fi_QxLNnGy_Jlh-WtEpY79Dv2EP9/s2048/IMG_20210208_152542.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2035" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDT5But7-AkAzvb9OV8L9VH3fb1VWY97pPLSbPg0MhwH0BzeYT_qB80Bh8C05eAMbNxB0qK3iZsExGkQJLxe2yui5h_Eynw15iouYHqnx5uIbVpnN1Fi_QxLNnGy_Jlh-WtEpY79Dv2EP9/s320/IMG_20210208_152542.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHMH8egPliLlJh8SvRVFD4Rr4wHhHHIQSJZHTUVJxDSAPAnm2V02ipPtw3Fw2AaDQJ12-NhaJZxECg5uPEuJ9Yg7qgQRkij72GzKygAcB07rHCepfSwynxNPw683dorI1MnTltVwFsX5Hk/s2048/IMG_20210208_161027.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1998" data-original-width="2048" height="624" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHMH8egPliLlJh8SvRVFD4Rr4wHhHHIQSJZHTUVJxDSAPAnm2V02ipPtw3Fw2AaDQJ12-NhaJZxECg5uPEuJ9Yg7qgQRkij72GzKygAcB07rHCepfSwynxNPw683dorI1MnTltVwFsX5Hk/w640-h624/IMG_20210208_161027.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Yes! I like this one, even if a couple of my lines are a bit wonky. The background is less of a feature but still represents the place & the moving arcs & parabolas are more interesting here. I'm so glad that I decided to try again. This whole experience highlights the value of samples. They may not guarantee that things wont go amiss when working on an art making project, but they certainly help in the whole decision making process. It has been a lot of work, but definitely worth it.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><br /><p><br /></p>Istanbuljoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13388134462489860623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834661073963612629.post-87148969075128981972021-01-31T21:36:00.000-08:002021-01-31T21:36:49.182-08:00COCKSCOMB (#6 Weekly Art Project; The Alhambra)<p> <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPYPvNKbJPV_15iUlDxjN0eK9EiYDhDPgJ1RDIVBtw3pXr61GNZE0MF8yuc33v0656fsBttdlhvRsym_oqzMW8-KbnrkrF1jrnGAng9neCY-PW7MvWQbuTwBGhbJfPcVNqgIFdYOhA4GV3/s2560/P1010769.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPYPvNKbJPV_15iUlDxjN0eK9EiYDhDPgJ1RDIVBtw3pXr61GNZE0MF8yuc33v0656fsBttdlhvRsym_oqzMW8-KbnrkrF1jrnGAng9neCY-PW7MvWQbuTwBGhbJfPcVNqgIFdYOhA4GV3/s320/P1010769.JPG" /></a></div><p></p><p>Our visit to 'The Gardens Of Lofty Paradise' happily coincided with the flowering of Celosia, also known as Cockscomb. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLdhSGcli-C8gBgyXfSgVanoc8WFOD7r001PBdTa9dMdYG5QFE3xCG3YJtNp2HOjYXXjsZCe6PzYSuVygcjCIQ0TXu4__xfPEdmwXpTGuEynelWqkqCfZiCEXzBdl06rvTH68TsBIs3jnG/s2560/P1020260.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLdhSGcli-C8gBgyXfSgVanoc8WFOD7r001PBdTa9dMdYG5QFE3xCG3YJtNp2HOjYXXjsZCe6PzYSuVygcjCIQ0TXu4__xfPEdmwXpTGuEynelWqkqCfZiCEXzBdl06rvTH68TsBIs3jnG/s320/P1020260.JPG" /></a></div><p>They were stunning individually, but when mass planted...they were EXQUISITE! With their rich colour & abundant ruffles my breath was quite literally taken away by their dramatic presence in the gardens. Therefore it was obvious that I dedicate this week's art project to the exercise of trying to represent their impact in some way. </p><p><br /></p><p>I began with drawing. Surrounded by my photos I drew quick linear drawings of their shapes & ruffles. Once I had a pleasing selection I started putting them together & came up with a repeat pattern that I was quite pleased with. However, I'd failed to take into consideration that I had a limited 20cm square to produce this outcome in & what I'd just designed was not going to work in such a small space. Back to drawing & this time I drew bigger, which gave me a more realistic sense of what was possible with a sewing machine & my time frame.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq5cSvczTIsrEUgPh0Brf_EEo0kRjxvGAo8uurUSdYR3xVlOvK5KNQtlerFq_dTIP7phDgtV3bf0CKrnPuZeEq0CYg2-mPJ41I_JoJd8DpJTpB7R-SPJlUHyJPwhyCt-UtotYH5KD9PKph/s2048/IMG_20210201_114720.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq5cSvczTIsrEUgPh0Brf_EEo0kRjxvGAo8uurUSdYR3xVlOvK5KNQtlerFq_dTIP7phDgtV3bf0CKrnPuZeEq0CYg2-mPJ41I_JoJd8DpJTpB7R-SPJlUHyJPwhyCt-UtotYH5KD9PKph/s320/IMG_20210201_114720.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p>Out came the view finder, which I moved around the page, until I settled on a slightly abstract combination of lines that interested me.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj579pWBeg0HfslChQDgZMg44ybE93sAlpfja3EqaomQPaT_8-dWYat6jxIRH4XARHxk2TwKb2CyKrFnyW4Ejvro3-xXe1mrmTqBW5INQ17pKmWgpTq7-XHTNRIc9uuu_ROQQt5YbriygvO/s2048/IMG_20210201_130420.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj579pWBeg0HfslChQDgZMg44ybE93sAlpfja3EqaomQPaT_8-dWYat6jxIRH4XARHxk2TwKb2CyKrFnyW4Ejvro3-xXe1mrmTqBW5INQ17pKmWgpTq7-XHTNRIc9uuu_ROQQt5YbriygvO/s320/IMG_20210201_130420.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>My fabric choices included an old shirt that had an embroidered motif across the front. I wanted to use both the right & wrong side of this fabric (in different pieces of course) so placement required a bit of careful wiggling. I also had a strip of green fabric that I had heavily hand stitched with kantha stitch. It had been intended for another project but wasn't needed in the end, so has been hanging around for over a year. Not any more...it was also carefully pinned in amongst the layers. Sewing the design lines in took time as I wanted those curvy lines to look curved & not jagged!</p><p>Before long it was time to cut back. Here's how it progressed...<br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPvsAFk1pAPPoN4xiMwbFfpEyNnb7QTa2VmHdgJf-00BEPAwz6w5nmLNrNIQfqS0wdNUxpHfj5tkfL9FsNGL6Say-mERmbuwaLdATBP8IVmEUUgsx_AkR3OvwvM-LoxQR6cWqZ_AC1Jx-y/s2048/IMG_20210201_134145.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1989" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPvsAFk1pAPPoN4xiMwbFfpEyNnb7QTa2VmHdgJf-00BEPAwz6w5nmLNrNIQfqS0wdNUxpHfj5tkfL9FsNGL6Say-mERmbuwaLdATBP8IVmEUUgsx_AkR3OvwvM-LoxQR6cWqZ_AC1Jx-y/s320/IMG_20210201_134145.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwtkUmT-SL2ccHzrRQtqHzxfJjyORv7O8-5et22nh_yoPrlvtULkKdK2ycuXP-Cir5KIXQ8tHvgHp1UEno_1V7w92d9pLjsGq_Dnap8DrcrvwnoecqJ9LG-i0MH9com1DQ1auHQhvcGyZy/s2048/IMG_20210201_135248_LI.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2004" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwtkUmT-SL2ccHzrRQtqHzxfJjyORv7O8-5et22nh_yoPrlvtULkKdK2ycuXP-Cir5KIXQ8tHvgHp1UEno_1V7w92d9pLjsGq_Dnap8DrcrvwnoecqJ9LG-i0MH9com1DQ1auHQhvcGyZy/s320/IMG_20210201_135248_LI.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwN8IphmymGcFTuYPhXwTtNuRIeom55jEeUUCm2Wml69RYB_dHxI_XVLHWZKWK8IADUVUZ5PbY6P2q9ByMBx6py98Nr1KnF3WhnbHzZ6xmsM6_q_kN8rf9hl-4vrdFgcAMOKm_f5FjaflK/s2048/IMG_20210201_135858_LI.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwN8IphmymGcFTuYPhXwTtNuRIeom55jEeUUCm2Wml69RYB_dHxI_XVLHWZKWK8IADUVUZ5PbY6P2q9ByMBx6py98Nr1KnF3WhnbHzZ6xmsM6_q_kN8rf9hl-4vrdFgcAMOKm_f5FjaflK/s320/IMG_20210201_135858_LI.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYKIspX2qJPXCIqUJ96yUujc6TNFus6ymI8PCcNH7w0MsurUFKt4hlz7_W9cocgtbdVmeGGYxkcEWegU1dekA_EZd49NbXXu8TULlcz9YxIHuBjz9mK4LEJiLkwDox3QQADMuJjwxTEz0m/s2048/IMG_20210201_141316_LI.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYKIspX2qJPXCIqUJ96yUujc6TNFus6ymI8PCcNH7w0MsurUFKt4hlz7_W9cocgtbdVmeGGYxkcEWegU1dekA_EZd49NbXXu8TULlcz9YxIHuBjz9mK4LEJiLkwDox3QQADMuJjwxTEz0m/w624-h640/IMG_20210201_141316_LI.jpg" width="624" /></a></div><br /><p>I am very pleased with this outcome & part of that pleasure is in the fabric choices I made. Regular followers will notice that I have used my 'pebble' stamp again for the background fabric. Using two sides of the same fabric for the flower bodies has given each a slightly different texture whilst maintaining a consistent colour palette. It's hard to tell in the photo, but the fabric in the ruffles is raw silk so has a fabulous sheen. Whilst I don't view this as a potential design for future use, it is a very meaningful little piece to me, and with the addition of my shirt, it's personal. It certainly evokes the memory of seeing those flowers in that special place. That's the response I wanted myself to have, so this is a success!<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Istanbuljoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13388134462489860623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834661073963612629.post-77171905589563914352021-01-25T22:24:00.002-08:002021-01-25T22:24:27.455-08:00THE GARDEN OF LOFTY PARADISE (Weekly Art Project #5; the Alhambra.)<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd4zxiDIlSQPECsvC6jT7w8sHUN2h_GgoEVS7eEuBQU8xfIn5Z4w_7TSef6om7gjDnnRTdZTOmMZpKv0jGrdLMlwKSwfLY2DqYnTtBls-ea_c1FQ4ssEZL_rBM-bE939hPJ5dHGxUa4la3/s2560/P1010774.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="2560" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd4zxiDIlSQPECsvC6jT7w8sHUN2h_GgoEVS7eEuBQU8xfIn5Z4w_7TSef6om7gjDnnRTdZTOmMZpKv0jGrdLMlwKSwfLY2DqYnTtBls-ea_c1FQ4ssEZL_rBM-bE939hPJ5dHGxUa4la3/w640-h480/P1010774.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p> Designed to be tranquil, the Generalife Gardens certainly meet that description, even when there are lots of people sharing the space. I've had the great privilege to visit twice in my lifetime & would visit again in a heartbeat!</p><p> In Arabic their name is Yannat Al Arif which means "garden of lofty paradise". Another description that suits them well, as they adorn a hill top with higher & lower gardens, waterways & even a water stairway!</p><p>On the map, they look formal, as there are very measured garden spaces. Pebbled pathways link hedged squares, rectangles & circles, each filled with a vibrant mix of beautiful flowers. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjgxiU92-hZblFr10gRjkJ_zAjcOYW2njEFsGut3lhBSWRG1LdjSJpHIY_eFtFkM_0A9wymH9go739j_IGOAZyCdLpezhUOR-3rRWih1mrIT1mLfyImGkfN5K0BRrmHmItBK7qOYA7Q4Ck/s2560/P1010767.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="2560" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjgxiU92-hZblFr10gRjkJ_zAjcOYW2njEFsGut3lhBSWRG1LdjSJpHIY_eFtFkM_0A9wymH9go739j_IGOAZyCdLpezhUOR-3rRWih1mrIT1mLfyImGkfN5K0BRrmHmItBK7qOYA7Q4Ck/w640-h480/P1010767.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>What I particularly enjoyed was that the planting wasn't as formal or
ordered as the garden layout implied. Plants were allowed to grow &
intermingle companionably with their neighbours. Such rich colour was
truly breathtaking.</p><p>For my art project this week, I wanted to capture the essence of that vibrant colour not only found in the flowers themselves, but also in the range of greens that framed them. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyYtbau2sfC1zgRRoDLwX74pPbhH5Sgkuk6g-rJVD6g_EDfY42U2AUDrWbwwFGMAk9tJx2qMyKOERE97R0rXXjuD-ve6NEoYyHOcJ57a-XllzEVmTU8YduiZtfzob7YERqEHHJctZ1w_A-/s2048/IMG_20210125_115007_LI.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1453" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyYtbau2sfC1zgRRoDLwX74pPbhH5Sgkuk6g-rJVD6g_EDfY42U2AUDrWbwwFGMAk9tJx2qMyKOERE97R0rXXjuD-ve6NEoYyHOcJ57a-XllzEVmTU8YduiZtfzob7YERqEHHJctZ1w_A-/s320/IMG_20210125_115007_LI.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp1yhWP62PjTpISfqf6wtkjjSAXEB7DjNnnTzOVcVtCI8_1IYZdTcfx5egci-7He_Aewr80ZnI4SmeJWKhdG5tL2mf_7e1ZNOqDUUYO8DoPyXgJ19VRAQpEWg0CJwhNxjZJuMlmhig-qyB/s2048/IMG_20210125_115017_LI.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1451" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp1yhWP62PjTpISfqf6wtkjjSAXEB7DjNnnTzOVcVtCI8_1IYZdTcfx5egci-7He_Aewr80ZnI4SmeJWKhdG5tL2mf_7e1ZNOqDUUYO8DoPyXgJ19VRAQpEWg0CJwhNxjZJuMlmhig-qyB/s320/IMG_20210125_115017_LI.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>Often it's 'where to start' that is the hardest part of this weekly discipline. That was the case here! I began by drawing flowers, but didn't have a notion what I was going to do with them. Then I decided I was overthinking & I needed to loosen up & just capture the essence of what I'd photographed. Out came the pastels & I quickly drew what I saw in bold marks devoid of detail. (Not easy for me!!)</p><p>I liked the outcomes I had before me & decided they would be the basis for what I produced in cloth.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhelatqtcbhOXj9jAi-S1faAnacsPlDlcQM_IE2vQQ13HBzZG_yJ4y1u_mlmpivuh6lYk00b8Ds3J9YoU90Wx8C8dHfe_ZnDDOQuY6yr3MuLI2UOWvRxXOgJ1FktTi6mGKk_DOgODk5ohNa/s2048/IMG_20210125_115622.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhelatqtcbhOXj9jAi-S1faAnacsPlDlcQM_IE2vQQ13HBzZG_yJ4y1u_mlmpivuh6lYk00b8Ds3J9YoU90Wx8C8dHfe_ZnDDOQuY6yr3MuLI2UOWvRxXOgJ1FktTi6mGKk_DOgODk5ohNa/s320/IMG_20210125_115622.jpg" /></a></div><p>My plain coloured fabrics are kept in their own box, so that when I want to produce work in an impressionistic style I can easily see what I've got! For this piece I knew I wanted more than one tonal value for each colour layer. This meant I was about to use quite a few pieces of fabric! <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVPFY98o9RrO2HfGq6VWgF74OUZBOJf9o9p4miVE54FTsSzWBIz4VY6T-dzmo9ypMx5B-vLyLmqwWP094_p8z_23BTSTDgzoKW3CYz_6NzxQw1SlPnPwkxLURdFnf4rTlrHoHJJq1dbQbj/s2048/IMG_20210125_132050.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVPFY98o9RrO2HfGq6VWgF74OUZBOJf9o9p4miVE54FTsSzWBIz4VY6T-dzmo9ypMx5B-vLyLmqwWP094_p8z_23BTSTDgzoKW3CYz_6NzxQw1SlPnPwkxLURdFnf4rTlrHoHJJq1dbQbj/s320/IMG_20210125_132050.jpg" /></a></div><p>I started with laying down the base, which meant sewing in lines like I would draw with a stroke of pastel. Cutting away helped me see where I'd need to work next. Unlike so much of my work, there was no plan, only the frequent glance at my drawings & a lot of concentration.</p><p><br /></p><p>This is how it went...<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6uiUyVIu5APnANtw_TRs08zYcARAG291ICEoXaUVKFrmCNeh39WawBw48bn52q1xgZlHDeGUSvmh8q6T6zE-AlVG2TRFBZmSls7cyTI_Wb1pbvQuk3IvVZelv7-bDIRsokw4-tD5kog8P/s2048/IMG_20210125_133931.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1987" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6uiUyVIu5APnANtw_TRs08zYcARAG291ICEoXaUVKFrmCNeh39WawBw48bn52q1xgZlHDeGUSvmh8q6T6zE-AlVG2TRFBZmSls7cyTI_Wb1pbvQuk3IvVZelv7-bDIRsokw4-tD5kog8P/s320/IMG_20210125_133931.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgXnBsoY_D3QPBcQHfGdSBmtw8gz-BdKOlnrMWGs2ruUQmy13NEz9hIFcllnhBPBmp3HGMyRJ2Lo2MTGKNcUxR9zCGvppajmh8TFHbAvNnp-7ANvYt6lTKoFtCexZLJ8GDMQg0ioYUM1i-/s2048/IMG_20210125_142208.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2011" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijFbaHhDthUE_suu2M0FuMvOUZ7jmF78ek_CorCRM7oRHFJpilgW57idfHIrxSMM2k0v2H-Fup9ipMlj-eOb_bX8fotlMxGknuTEzgDwteJfXnjb4_-B5-p1Qd6uPAKIVGJFiGFN71QT-6/w628-h640/IMG_20210126_092555_LI.jpg" width="628" /></a></div><br /><p>Have I achieved a sense of the richness of colour in those lofty gardens of Paradise? Yes, I believe I have! I'm very pleased with this result, even though it is far from perfect. The whole point of these weekly projects is to practice, practice, practice and to try new ways of using textiles to express my memories & ideas. Results like this make me want to keep trying again & again. Next week, I'll spend some more time in these exquisite gardens, waiting for inspiration to strike. I'm already looking forward to it! <br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Istanbuljoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13388134462489860623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834661073963612629.post-70731465326640049932021-01-18T02:11:00.002-08:002021-01-18T02:11:29.980-08:00POMEGRANATES ON THE PAVEMENT ( Weekly Art Project #4, The Alhambra) <p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggJSKV2KkhQF09sBC_jjIlZxpW_ZXulK2FeHJWkU4tu-bjY6AklfYMvv9WoY3727-cHfj7Qwx7ntIZ2Glzyw81nh9aH3ekqt6YOQRvE99h1Rsok8gR6lbmeLrihEmg6_4nt_fhCFP-JSl6/s2560/P1010786.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggJSKV2KkhQF09sBC_jjIlZxpW_ZXulK2FeHJWkU4tu-bjY6AklfYMvv9WoY3727-cHfj7Qwx7ntIZ2Glzyw81nh9aH3ekqt6YOQRvE99h1Rsok8gR6lbmeLrihEmg6_4nt_fhCFP-JSl6/s320/P1010786.JPG" /></a></div><p><br /> Timing is everything when visiting such a popular & impressive site as The Alhambra, and for visits to the Nasrid Palace (my favourite place in the whole site) tickets are for strictly specific times. We had planned our visit so that we could visit Yannat Al Arif (also known as the Generalife gardens) first.</p><p>Established in the 13th century as a kind of retreat for the
Nasrid royalty, who lived in the Alhambra Palaces at the time, these beautiful gardens exemplify the concept of outdoor rooms. The pavilions, flower beds and water features all had one thing in common...they were accessible via pebbled pathways, each patterned by the clever placement of black & white coloured flat & stacked stones.<br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBKwbyK1LusD2DBAUbUIYbCDseI0nMR7-tIUPsCl4rakuJuW0vVn8mNcakG8Ue6CDCX__P-55ycfEk76mkNcQp_ddmvfGVnkp_mI48xaauUOSNq86RedDOM2ZwCbR4xbqDHUgcn_NFpDM5/s4896/P1020106.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4896" data-original-width="3672" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBKwbyK1LusD2DBAUbUIYbCDseI0nMR7-tIUPsCl4rakuJuW0vVn8mNcakG8Ue6CDCX__P-55ycfEk76mkNcQp_ddmvfGVnkp_mI48xaauUOSNq86RedDOM2ZwCbR4xbqDHUgcn_NFpDM5/s320/P1020106.JPG" /></a></div><p></p><p>Being in Granada it was not surprising to come across the occasional pomegranate design under foot. Pomegranates being the beloved symbol of the city.</p><p> Therefore, before I even think of creating art in response to the flower beds we walked amongst, it is only fitting that I pay homage to these beautiful pathways which have taken the weight of so many feet over the years! </p><p>I started by printing my own pebbley background fabric. Using a foam sheet I cut out pebble shapes, stuck them to a piece of wood & got the printing ink out! I'm very happy with the results, although it probably would've been wise to rule a straight guideline to line the block up with....it wasn't exactly straight at the end there!<br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrn9FAY00TsBd6aPS4pNXYK_QnbGRr5U72BvKIMe7VVCKGFdeLJieb-yB9o3VxqusiDIg72mU1DBhHPxF9vtQwfEbK8KRiAcpg_0YpM1hlhp3WIZit22mFWOVtOVeYL5fhhO6F8Ry31Oca/s4048/IMG_20210118_114327.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4048" data-original-width="3036" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrn9FAY00TsBd6aPS4pNXYK_QnbGRr5U72BvKIMe7VVCKGFdeLJieb-yB9o3VxqusiDIg72mU1DBhHPxF9vtQwfEbK8KRiAcpg_0YpM1hlhp3WIZit22mFWOVtOVeYL5fhhO6F8Ry31Oca/s320/IMG_20210118_114327.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-tRtQCNlVeIQWEVRKt1Fnj4fDo2y-_ahUutxNZssXpnze05e-4oTWqXydabOVs9H20THK4W9Q10xXg354ND03QlaAvzrDCR1ZfFeprDBCf3zFR1IyHZ-nkX473y0Ay-PzfdctaH77lGmq/s4048/IMG_20210118_140931.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4048" data-original-width="3036" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-tRtQCNlVeIQWEVRKt1Fnj4fDo2y-_ahUutxNZssXpnze05e-4oTWqXydabOVs9H20THK4W9Q10xXg354ND03QlaAvzrDCR1ZfFeprDBCf3zFR1IyHZ-nkX473y0Ay-PzfdctaH77lGmq/s320/IMG_20210118_140931.jpg" /></a></div><p>Having decided I'd resort to what I'm familiar with & use the reverse applique technique, I gathered a few fabrics that could potentially look good together & sat down to draw & then create a design! </p><p>It is always a satisfying moment to finally be ready to bring an idea to life by stitching along those lines!</p><p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2XDU6Db2PddOGwMFbhTbPNBf0rdV6iVa2GmALMKTap6ZOrH7al0tJv_kUwuKHJzhPN5TdlQtgm7SEF1LftXU_V5PyobY6KKSY1XK33lxb3N64v9-5KEq3Be5uqLyGphMRnphORiGkNa5f/s4048/IMG_20210118_150953.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4048" data-original-width="3036" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2XDU6Db2PddOGwMFbhTbPNBf0rdV6iVa2GmALMKTap6ZOrH7al0tJv_kUwuKHJzhPN5TdlQtgm7SEF1LftXU_V5PyobY6KKSY1XK33lxb3N64v9-5KEq3Be5uqLyGphMRnphORiGkNa5f/s320/IMG_20210118_150953.jpg" /></a></div><br /> It's been a while since the scissors had had a workout, but they did a good job today cutting away the layers. Just as well this was a fairly simple design with only 4 layers of fabric.<br /><p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil-SQd9CJWysCsJXeH-ttMkSbehaL4WTCeg977GGcxdZ0rQi01LwVnZFVlfanTa7ZIo0PhvD8-1NolDXTFFQ52AYY4cHPzBc_koC_2XZHJ_pxGr-mA9dYvgGGAZSbGAwHROGfSAJOMkA-U/s4048/IMG_20210118_152207.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4048" data-original-width="3036" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil-SQd9CJWysCsJXeH-ttMkSbehaL4WTCeg977GGcxdZ0rQi01LwVnZFVlfanTa7ZIo0PhvD8-1NolDXTFFQ52AYY4cHPzBc_koC_2XZHJ_pxGr-mA9dYvgGGAZSbGAwHROGfSAJOMkA-U/s320/IMG_20210118_152207.jpg" /></a></div><p>Slowly it was coming together.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBNFxgrPfET2z2ftcNKljNBMo9Jwn8QaW7Hh1dUKvyMEV5i0jaTVTvvoq5wXLKFDUpjlT4WR8fFy1ebLElKXlStrxcWu7WH6qaa9WQDlGGLbyZjBkLoOOr6ekuwNHghaPqaEENiHXxwLy_/s4048/IMG_20210118_153809.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4048" data-original-width="3036" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBNFxgrPfET2z2ftcNKljNBMo9Jwn8QaW7Hh1dUKvyMEV5i0jaTVTvvoq5wXLKFDUpjlT4WR8fFy1ebLElKXlStrxcWu7WH6qaa9WQDlGGLbyZjBkLoOOr6ekuwNHghaPqaEENiHXxwLy_/s320/IMG_20210118_153809.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp0po54WVc-Ff7Skw7FhNbmLXaah0pZVv9HOUCyS8leS_9cHE7KWKhnlMAwjpiSn4DUm57Q4NP5r-PairjyRcB-8__sdII0zLkmTJmp2HWNCDgKJIN1CE4EDbGPAi5XauQHfl0nwz8WDNe/s2048/IMG_20210118_160300+%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2046" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp0po54WVc-Ff7Skw7FhNbmLXaah0pZVv9HOUCyS8leS_9cHE7KWKhnlMAwjpiSn4DUm57Q4NP5r-PairjyRcB-8__sdII0zLkmTJmp2HWNCDgKJIN1CE4EDbGPAi5XauQHfl0nwz8WDNe/w640-h640/IMG_20210118_160300+%25282%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>At last my first weekly art project of 2021 was finished & I was very happy with how it looked. One of the things I'm particularly pleased with is the contrast in size between the background & the foreground fabric patterns. Varying the width of the black lines also adds interest to the piece. This instantly evokes those pebbled pathways, which is exactly what I wanted it to do! next week..GARDENS!<br /><p><br /></p>Istanbuljoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13388134462489860623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834661073963612629.post-88000527777412423312020-11-23T02:47:00.001-08:002020-11-23T02:47:44.544-08:00PUERTA DE LA JUSTICE (Weekly Art Project #3; the Alhambra)<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGGNIhF_BoJaQK7fx0_3d_Yh-RyIxb6zazRzMuHYDmtjrgxW__WCDdgHMaVWZUf6Llv6sBno96Hmn9kIa80wzftfttZtWCdGZTn78OGu-tlmrVLJkLmfTXRc6DwlxMGw-E-BHU7mE6POmN/s2560/P1020051.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1920" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGGNIhF_BoJaQK7fx0_3d_Yh-RyIxb6zazRzMuHYDmtjrgxW__WCDdgHMaVWZUf6Llv6sBno96Hmn9kIa80wzftfttZtWCdGZTn78OGu-tlmrVLJkLmfTXRc6DwlxMGw-E-BHU7mE6POmN/w480-h640/P1020051.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>This magnificent horseshoe style gate is the Puerta de la Justice, but it is also known as the Gate of the Esplanade. This would be because of the grand esplanade that leads to it & because it was the largest & most impressive gate found in the Alhambra walls. Built in 1348 it soon became the most often used entrance into the Palace grounds as well.<br /></p><p>I remember a few things about the experience of encountering it for the first time. It's size made an impression on me & you can see in the photo above how it's height compares to the average human!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYdhNUJTFYLzVo2zILVLxiKMrYGLM7k62FKoAj6tkKTOGZ2YEzYtfl_vULSxEfCSbPdopeAAPFQmh1VjGffdcK0zYfwggtGwhmBk0Y74ZzUgzb8bO7rb5MsAOF65SpHgB1hpl6w-QN-jGi/s2560/P1020052.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYdhNUJTFYLzVo2zILVLxiKMrYGLM7k62FKoAj6tkKTOGZ2YEzYtfl_vULSxEfCSbPdopeAAPFQmh1VjGffdcK0zYfwggtGwhmBk0Y74ZzUgzb8bO7rb5MsAOF65SpHgB1hpl6w-QN-jGi/s320/P1020052.JPG" /></a></div><p>This Hamsa symbol also attracted me as it is unlike any Hamsa symbol I have seen before. This is a protective symbol in the Islamic faith & represents the hand of Fatima, Mohammad's daughter.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeI1Y5W3onYgkzb_itW2zLnBRifOiZ-Z0_LensHT_3mHu8Q0BADqvMcEmcGHUoFyQDk7BICZ3i6pO_Ymon4TVSZWn90YZHF3yMm871Ja5DTq4WKkiQ5kKD6Q45sp8JbdwjiTztvrjrYx7P/s2560/P1020054.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeI1Y5W3onYgkzb_itW2zLnBRifOiZ-Z0_LensHT_3mHu8Q0BADqvMcEmcGHUoFyQDk7BICZ3i6pO_Ymon4TVSZWn90YZHF3yMm871Ja5DTq4WKkiQ5kKD6Q45sp8JbdwjiTztvrjrYx7P/s320/P1020054.JPG" /></a></div><p>And because I have an interest in symbols.... above the inner archway is another Islamic symbol, the key. I particularly liked this key because of the detail of it's tassle. It is believed to represent Islamic Paradise, which I can well imagine the Nasrid Palaces within the Alhambra complex were designed to be the earthly equivalent of. However this symbol could also represent authority, & perhaps this is where the connection with 'justice' comes from?</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZWpFZX0DtseQTsMDVAtX3vkHK4B8KIOzIVpb1kNFUWlXbS9gNvSUYTs0ALvgxoK13MM9eziLOwp6IM0vSw4KUblrHUXaV_vkYsVEgia_CRnpmjvUgPOXhoEqxKSe4SJr-I9uLbyeBh9IH/s2560/P1020055.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZWpFZX0DtseQTsMDVAtX3vkHK4B8KIOzIVpb1kNFUWlXbS9gNvSUYTs0ALvgxoK13MM9eziLOwp6IM0vSw4KUblrHUXaV_vkYsVEgia_CRnpmjvUgPOXhoEqxKSe4SJr-I9uLbyeBh9IH/s320/P1020055.JPG" /></a></div><p>What impressed me most though, are the glazed tiles that decorate the upper section of the second arch. They are so high up we mere mortals need a zoom lens on our camera to even see them properly. When we do see them though, they are as exquisite as if they were just made yesterday.</p><p> </p><p>For my weekly art project this week I wanted to create something new using some of these features. <br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Ic-Zmy51_Wc6KMSHu4hsTPfI0by2S9QzHLLN1hCSAD6WZ_jbXSpzo68O0O1575dnYvqfhYVTW68utvyVUbpKbvH4OpzOMmx_vvo3xuNGBgVqOA4q20WFvacz_j7cLjD_TuYkUN2gnXyq/s2048/IMG_20201123_094539.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1392" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Ic-Zmy51_Wc6KMSHu4hsTPfI0by2S9QzHLLN1hCSAD6WZ_jbXSpzo68O0O1575dnYvqfhYVTW68utvyVUbpKbvH4OpzOMmx_vvo3xuNGBgVqOA4q20WFvacz_j7cLjD_TuYkUN2gnXyq/s320/IMG_20201123_094539.jpg" /></a></div><p>I started by drawing a rendition of the tiles & then cut it out into a paper stencil.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDzC6CxINvrwF3RN-CSA5ud5rOzRSeMDlcH6Gj1jlnerLM6LK2CXef_b0ZxzwsYfmghNhsOK3IwP5K8OWR-iZL35MoJpI-P3dk2Uw0a4lKni4xXXcdJNdWOfSqCrgoEWSH6deAKI_6VJSi/s2048/IMG_20201123_110905.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDzC6CxINvrwF3RN-CSA5ud5rOzRSeMDlcH6Gj1jlnerLM6LK2CXef_b0ZxzwsYfmghNhsOK3IwP5K8OWR-iZL35MoJpI-P3dk2Uw0a4lKni4xXXcdJNdWOfSqCrgoEWSH6deAKI_6VJSi/s320/IMG_20201123_110905.jpg" /></a></div>I'd made a couple of fresh gelli plates, so I was keen to see whether they worked okay. This seemed a good opportunity to print off a few pieces of fabric using my tile shapes & hopefully in the course of that process I would have a brilliant idea about how I was going to bring it all together in one 20cm2 piece!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp53BV8bEt6VtBLuUuqtLS2sbCYVto4ASQ06WUSgTZJhTBZKWasRYwmoGnoaLklU5plgbvsrZY4C_ZJAGS47_qTo3SiDCnvAfqGtDIMUNa_Qp1u2w-3e2-GtJI67RBiOjuqq4GnP7PXieR/s2048/IMG_20201123_114313.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp53BV8bEt6VtBLuUuqtLS2sbCYVto4ASQ06WUSgTZJhTBZKWasRYwmoGnoaLklU5plgbvsrZY4C_ZJAGS47_qTo3SiDCnvAfqGtDIMUNa_Qp1u2w-3e2-GtJI67RBiOjuqq4GnP7PXieR/s320/IMG_20201123_114313.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>I moved my more successful prints around to see how they looked with each other.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4jq1kioJT4dU2WQ-T7aPLK3gMyfh3VW42rqaUTBOuTcuEh5LwjZNZc01yeZR2pd_SIIMELawD8RnhLl8_YpqrVQFMqE7BJYG2PVCIkJioRCrBdi4tOMECt6pt0YSx9a1RWUkrnysBdzTA/s2048/IMG_20201123_124532.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2036" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4jq1kioJT4dU2WQ-T7aPLK3gMyfh3VW42rqaUTBOuTcuEh5LwjZNZc01yeZR2pd_SIIMELawD8RnhLl8_YpqrVQFMqE7BJYG2PVCIkJioRCrBdi4tOMECt6pt0YSx9a1RWUkrnysBdzTA/s320/IMG_20201123_124532.jpg" /></a></div>Slowly I began sewing some together & appliqueing others over top to create an interesting base. <p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglvjxkPes4sHFRURDVHvJb41e_XiVyiNCRZdx5xCFt8vAou79HbcY5xhYFGLDAQ-BBApNv9_Dn06pNeu1CqfmTIxUOFHhWFF8cOqx-LJ4qQUgE229tE9tiPM2vW9jxu4IaofJbDloyAEhf/s2048/IMG_20201123_134703_1_LI.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1947" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglvjxkPes4sHFRURDVHvJb41e_XiVyiNCRZdx5xCFt8vAou79HbcY5xhYFGLDAQ-BBApNv9_Dn06pNeu1CqfmTIxUOFHhWFF8cOqx-LJ4qQUgE229tE9tiPM2vW9jxu4IaofJbDloyAEhf/w608-h640/IMG_20201123_134703_1_LI.jpg" width="608" /></a></div><p>Scale was a key word when I thought about this gate, so with that in mind I made my hand & key rather smaller than my tiles!</p><p>This was the end result & I'm quite happy with it. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Fjfibn8IPE9xfhOLtz_FFTliNzZCBqVzOdM5SjrSQmNzva-NJcx_QpCj0q-3ZVtJAQZ2D4zCQIECRUVkmULQsWPlRQBCJlSgtoZa0l9pQfkHGwlNTrv2klYvdDOlUOOuMM6fRWbCELPG/s1564/IMG_20201123_135635.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1564" data-original-width="1564" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Fjfibn8IPE9xfhOLtz_FFTliNzZCBqVzOdM5SjrSQmNzva-NJcx_QpCj0q-3ZVtJAQZ2D4zCQIECRUVkmULQsWPlRQBCJlSgtoZa0l9pQfkHGwlNTrv2klYvdDOlUOOuMM6fRWbCELPG/w640-h640/IMG_20201123_135635.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Only 'quite' because in hindsight I wish I'd just left the tiles as themselves & maybe pushed them a little further to perhaps look like this variation, which my Layout App came up with. This REALLY appeals to me & perhaps I would have got to it on my own if I hadn't have been so determined to include the Hamsa & the key, both of which could have been subjects for another week's project.</p><p>When setting my own guidelines for this project I have been deliberately open ended, not giving myself too many rules except size & a stitch requirement. Today's outcome is a very good lesson for me, I keep telling myself 'less is more', but sometimes even less is more! </p><p>Even so, I'm not disappointed with my outcome & it has certainly been fun to work on. <br /></p><p><br /></p>Istanbuljoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13388134462489860623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834661073963612629.post-14813671620741364602020-11-16T02:14:00.002-08:002020-11-16T02:14:49.923-08:00ARCH OF THE EARS (Weekly Art Project #2; The Alhambra)<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg1mVj7jCUHNFUy947BQzcFRvC9jchv9aMPxb4mviL0csBJFnbqg-GBXSwxS_j0tzIYrA68JeBoKI4QfF91v-g-NRMqM35gDNstTtuvmwqLceroxSrv-2A0LkKnX6uWU_eCLntXrs268a2/s2560/P1020062.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="2560" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg1mVj7jCUHNFUy947BQzcFRvC9jchv9aMPxb4mviL0csBJFnbqg-GBXSwxS_j0tzIYrA68JeBoKI4QfF91v-g-NRMqM35gDNstTtuvmwqLceroxSrv-2A0LkKnX6uWU_eCLntXrs268a2/w640-h480/P1020062.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>Partway up the hill alongside the path to the current Alhambra complex are the remains of the Puerta De Bibrrambla. <p></p><p>Although this fragile mudbrick archway is now guarded by trees, it was once the entrance to a communal Square where criminals were displayed after justice had been meted out on them. At one time it was known as the Arch Of Ears, which was derived from the practice of hanging the dismembered ears of the criminals in the archway for display. Gruesome.<br /></p><p></p><p>This history must have something to do with the odd mix of tranquility & unrest that I felt when passing by. It was a place where ghosts might wander.</p><p>On a visual level, there is something dramatic & spellbinding about the contrast of the lime green leaves of new growth & the crumbling decay of the eleventh century public entrance. Therefore it was important that I capture these two characteristics in this week's art project.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIWCe8cLOYCBZNLc8NzBd3dn1FbvhBgo0GZCLVbTOEFzUo6-DdhfwDdFnp3UOobahvUEYC6-1nYbIwUhjZ_6FdlhekX5TejJJuiBQAHLHtH4WUfCogucMDws6INHsmaCGDwNTbQ_mSIlsE/s2048/IMG_20201116_130001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1945" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIWCe8cLOYCBZNLc8NzBd3dn1FbvhBgo0GZCLVbTOEFzUo6-DdhfwDdFnp3UOobahvUEYC6-1nYbIwUhjZ_6FdlhekX5TejJJuiBQAHLHtH4WUfCogucMDws6INHsmaCGDwNTbQ_mSIlsE/w380-h400/IMG_20201116_130001.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><p></p><p>After some preliminary drawing & note taking I'd made a decision that I wanted to keep this piece as symmetrical as possible, so I measured & drew my design straight onto the backing cloth. I then began to cover all my drawn lines by building up the background. I wanted a variety of greens to represent the differing shades as light penetrated through the trees.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Z9jpatbyg6vgLNi-NEZn8oyEtocaLkK6f_KAUdyOY2IbISI5pFZNsDgfuhmtBPdux8IX2yBFz8KLSLUJgx2ClqrqW2-x2BWHs5cc1T9LCLYkQAjSD_YYnYS9Mw-cALdzqTmqINTC4Pzw/s2048/IMG_20201116_133803.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2028" data-original-width="2048" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Z9jpatbyg6vgLNi-NEZn8oyEtocaLkK6f_KAUdyOY2IbISI5pFZNsDgfuhmtBPdux8IX2yBFz8KLSLUJgx2ClqrqW2-x2BWHs5cc1T9LCLYkQAjSD_YYnYS9Mw-cALdzqTmqINTC4Pzw/w400-h396/IMG_20201116_133803.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>The tree trunks were also to represent the bars of a jail, referencing the criminals in it's history.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieHJ3Iex0RGPcD1Ziasficv8UmOo3_3NfKIWisJQWPDuWJg8Hwr5z3EtvzHjH3PVB-7RcS2OqCPjIMRW6NP-CsL34L-Lpfc-3efCJ7Ku_FKMWIJn4PF_LuIamNVLymSSYltTQX55MIYDr_/s2048/IMG_20201116_134744.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2024" data-original-width="2048" height="395" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieHJ3Iex0RGPcD1Ziasficv8UmOo3_3NfKIWisJQWPDuWJg8Hwr5z3EtvzHjH3PVB-7RcS2OqCPjIMRW6NP-CsL34L-Lpfc-3efCJ7Ku_FKMWIJn4PF_LuIamNVLymSSYltTQX55MIYDr_/w400-h395/IMG_20201116_134744.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>A little texta added a tad more depth!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcz4Q9e-I9ubJMJO7CuoalsVfCjk3NFgroY_RNoJf1OMGZDOiLKINTB_t-T9UJFO5mOWi2FblVRwxFtrRgmCKoZB1ZsTddiRUPs2tGwQTmN6pjzXf7QKVMYtGyJjWTIVLi5nKtI3eyGqJy/s2048/IMG_20201116_140552.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2023" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcz4Q9e-I9ubJMJO7CuoalsVfCjk3NFgroY_RNoJf1OMGZDOiLKINTB_t-T9UJFO5mOWi2FblVRwxFtrRgmCKoZB1ZsTddiRUPs2tGwQTmN6pjzXf7QKVMYtGyJjWTIVLi5nKtI3eyGqJy/w395-h400/IMG_20201116_140552.jpg" width="395" /></a></div>The Arch itself was layered with both fabric & a handmade paper with torn edges, in an attempt to give that crumbly fragile edge to the building.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOwmOHLtMBx8PCt3jO7WKJzpNNKRYdkuCIzY1QL362X2oyAvB4FbRvvh20qjAfTxSNAZfx20OTZxCJeKrhWXgy9G3FM59s1-qYII8D-ZSn10_T36iJ_DcJYB6-cj5YLbKyUF0dpUHr4Kg_/s2048/IMG_20201116_150342_LI.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2033" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOwmOHLtMBx8PCt3jO7WKJzpNNKRYdkuCIzY1QL362X2oyAvB4FbRvvh20qjAfTxSNAZfx20OTZxCJeKrhWXgy9G3FM59s1-qYII8D-ZSn10_T36iJ_DcJYB6-cj5YLbKyUF0dpUHr4Kg_/w636-h640/IMG_20201116_150342_LI.jpg" width="636" /></a></div><p>The final outcome includes a hand drawn mirror-image pattern of ear-like shapes!</p><p>I'm very pleased with how this looks & I enjoyed working with paper, although I feel stitching around the edge of the structure, which I had to do to secure it, detracts from the lovely edges. I did wonder about softening the paper with some coloured pencil, but there is something eye-catching & engaging about the stark white in the centre of all that texture & colour, so for now, it stays. The white does look very new & perhaps it's important to remember that once upon a time this was a new gate with many people eager to walk through it. Both the present & past seen together in this art project....I like that!.<br /></p><p><br /></p>Istanbuljoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13388134462489860623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834661073963612629.post-51422931594731756982020-11-10T02:40:00.001-08:002020-11-10T02:40:27.689-08:00FIRST GLIMPSE (Weekly Art Project #1; The Alhambra)<p> <br /><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi38FvB9vHdK8ci1FLlnS66LpaVFyO_5jeecP9x5anxFgrQgLtIHM_sSU5ZMsiAY_0vqY02w_M0uA7DHgAhK0gyzDOeL4FZhgf1BcrP8AgQiLnfGWmNMUdxXZXhSj5YsKjQFFz0VPPV4kuK/s2560/P1020084.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="2560" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi38FvB9vHdK8ci1FLlnS66LpaVFyO_5jeecP9x5anxFgrQgLtIHM_sSU5ZMsiAY_0vqY02w_M0uA7DHgAhK0gyzDOeL4FZhgf1BcrP8AgQiLnfGWmNMUdxXZXhSj5YsKjQFFz0VPPV4kuK/w640-h480/P1020084.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>In 2014 I was asked where I would like to be to celebrate my 50th birthday (later that year). My response was almost immediate; the Alhambra!</p><p> I had been there before. </p><p>When our children were younger we'd lived in the UK for a while & during that time made the most of school holidays to visit different places in Europe. One of those places was The Alhambra, but whilst I was able to enjoy the visit, my role as Mother was paramount & I couldn't really lose myself in the beauty of the place whilst also watching my children. Hence my desire to return.<br /></p><p>Sure enough on my actual birthday, there I was in Granada, Spain about to spend my 50th birthday in one of the most breathtaking places I'd ever been to. I was horribly jetlagged having just flown in from Australia, it was very humid & I was overwhelmed to actually be there. I was determined to make this day last, because to be there a second time in my lifetime was a privilege I was very very grateful for.</p><p> </p><p>The past few Weekly Art Projects have focused on my travels. This WAP continues that theme, with the difference being that my whole weekly art project will be inspired by this one place & my time there during one single day. Ideally, I'd like to do 50 projects. Realistically, it will probably be over 21 weeks, as my other projects have been.</p><p><br /></p><p>Glimpses of the Alhambra can be seen as one meanders through the cobbled lanes of the city of Granada. Equally spectacular is the upward glance from the the banks of the Darro. With my first project, I wanted to capture the colour & dominance of this beautiful complex sitting strategically uphill.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbzDKgV4AGN4ubk-SC_nFZYcDH4RoVMJ2divXP8TzsNXuvM7WICCH3jI3qyFa8bG-LyJ74zlRXFX8rf6haL3sNiAYcCf2GBwV26iFU6QKpuBiMz4woqpskPMd9zqyvcDyQ1OGvPI3aDQqQ/s2048/IMG_20201109_114434.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbzDKgV4AGN4ubk-SC_nFZYcDH4RoVMJ2divXP8TzsNXuvM7WICCH3jI3qyFa8bG-LyJ74zlRXFX8rf6haL3sNiAYcCf2GBwV26iFU6QKpuBiMz4woqpskPMd9zqyvcDyQ1OGvPI3aDQqQ/w300-h400/IMG_20201109_114434.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p>This year I have asked myself to use my tools! So with a new project I decided to use a tool I haven't used before; masking fluid.</p><p>My goal was to paint a map of Granada in latex masking fluid, so that when I'd painted over the dried latex & peeled the it off, I'd be left with a cool batik effect map.</p><p><br /></p><p>Unfortunately, I didn't do a lot of research before attempting this. I was sure I'd read it could be used on fabric?!!!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUqFtyYVowcNqDthZyuuW-SZfK4lvca-nguxGlp5ezVHpb5JeUuvQ2FYPKZc0E1jbq6Sn70DqB8hjqbgSFQtuwSmSLnq7177tlhUS9nBkKka6TFQoNAjTw7U9rl1I_UBLLj0_itPHj8mgO/s2048/IMG_20201109_120243.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUqFtyYVowcNqDthZyuuW-SZfK4lvca-nguxGlp5ezVHpb5JeUuvQ2FYPKZc0E1jbq6Sn70DqB8hjqbgSFQtuwSmSLnq7177tlhUS9nBkKka6TFQoNAjTw7U9rl1I_UBLLj0_itPHj8mgO/w300-h400/IMG_20201109_120243.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p>Whilst this map would be very hard for anyone who has walked Granada's streets to navigate from, I was pleased with how it looked.</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhawig6QQj65b6JF-EWr7sfQzd2xNVg9NpQZIgV8rW2z-QOemQSLTg369FGz36ZmDoCR7Jqwxwsdp19SBGkUQAHNoyP95Ob5PzPdcwWFhfODaCp-bxZz34x8QniRn0kzkEHm8QNNfxv1l3y/s2048/IMG_20201109_131227_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhawig6QQj65b6JF-EWr7sfQzd2xNVg9NpQZIgV8rW2z-QOemQSLTg369FGz36ZmDoCR7Jqwxwsdp19SBGkUQAHNoyP95Ob5PzPdcwWFhfODaCp-bxZz34x8QniRn0kzkEHm8QNNfxv1l3y/w300-h400/IMG_20201109_131227_1.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p>I was also pleased with the colour & texture I managed to achieve with my roller & a few paints.</p><p>However, to cut a long story short, the latex wouldn't peel off! It wouldn't iron out either & I wasn't prepared to spend a whole heap of time trying to wash it out. Therefore...it stayed! With it's rubbery stickiness the lighter paint has adhered to it & although more subtle than my original plan, I like the result. This was to be my building material!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg95VW3mwl9MT1yBuLiLE2t2rhq2cmmFuy26ksRl3JnKkKwugdf-nikQ9CfzSZFQ6At2Lse3UEK1MmqLtQmNGr1Bf4_0Tnwk3noeMjeXUONlFcMXpq_NW0YMw-dc_FmWsfGka4doeRqCR2Z/s2048/IMG_20201109_114450.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="2048" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg95VW3mwl9MT1yBuLiLE2t2rhq2cmmFuy26ksRl3JnKkKwugdf-nikQ9CfzSZFQ6At2Lse3UEK1MmqLtQmNGr1Bf4_0Tnwk3noeMjeXUONlFcMXpq_NW0YMw-dc_FmWsfGka4doeRqCR2Z/w400-h260/IMG_20201109_114450.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>Tracing a simple drawing onto thin paper I stitched the outline through the fabric...</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja9MmogVp7lhhZyH2Ol8nVA-tgmYhNtAHWDCe1JHDEeHmB3gjcGCdMJLG1RLVUhwkDIkHFX9TFSl5tIiQyjvTfbkiMjTB-8bofOMsPA1jI_oNinOlkqhYfUxBKcDj4ITpDMXKF0qBE7ekO/s2048/IMG_20201109_150527.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja9MmogVp7lhhZyH2Ol8nVA-tgmYhNtAHWDCe1JHDEeHmB3gjcGCdMJLG1RLVUhwkDIkHFX9TFSl5tIiQyjvTfbkiMjTB-8bofOMsPA1jI_oNinOlkqhYfUxBKcDj4ITpDMXKF0qBE7ekO/w300-h400/IMG_20201109_150527.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p>...and then had the laborious task of removing the paper!</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgteNm2CX5nE032QRX727EmB9UxibaTRrzZHX4YkEBLQF1fYs41e5CBEZTV2GyljJhg6DkyjsmcP5c27edlNq83wt_8PlFxAv6ZZDhQHGNf59yH0SdkOXs3uu94WdAKuWdNpZ7pwCzDXkpp/s2048/IMG_20201109_164053.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2020" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgteNm2CX5nE032QRX727EmB9UxibaTRrzZHX4YkEBLQF1fYs41e5CBEZTV2GyljJhg6DkyjsmcP5c27edlNq83wt_8PlFxAv6ZZDhQHGNf59yH0SdkOXs3uu94WdAKuWdNpZ7pwCzDXkpp/w395-h400/IMG_20201109_164053.jpg" width="395" /></a></div><p></p><p>A little cutting away & I had a sky in the background & a building in the foreground.<br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwpv3jEz0VY3hyphenhyphen1DKZDIt2n4BI4tG-W7LptAbnT0stOwx_8FIY9lfQD8p1ChS552u8dBcrp0fQFn0K__uCT7fmDoIqAzzx3vet1myuTmogazAXCta0AFZhKoxpyUHghFFpcMfv-2Kh2XLF/s2048/IMG_20201110_112245.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwpv3jEz0VY3hyphenhyphen1DKZDIt2n4BI4tG-W7LptAbnT0stOwx_8FIY9lfQD8p1ChS552u8dBcrp0fQFn0K__uCT7fmDoIqAzzx3vet1myuTmogazAXCta0AFZhKoxpyUHghFFpcMfv-2Kh2XLF/w300-h400/IMG_20201110_112245.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p>I'd been given perfect tree fabric & I thought I would use it. However, it felt rather too illustrative for me. I'm trying to capture more than a recreation of a photo, I wanted an impression not accuracy.<br /></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKaJY8Vu584m0zs4n5nMhqPey4fTSMAsYXf_4mTzGrAXdgAO3eTXInuHZJz6veVZTb4nu0cjuNV1dheBljuXY53qj6DbcjFS3fdvSmwVK4z6DYR9P6AqhdHuxfr8Pkt3w4NJ6ZCTIopNXi/s2048/IMG_20201110_114746.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1797" data-original-width="2048" height="351" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKaJY8Vu584m0zs4n5nMhqPey4fTSMAsYXf_4mTzGrAXdgAO3eTXInuHZJz6veVZTb4nu0cjuNV1dheBljuXY53qj6DbcjFS3fdvSmwVK4z6DYR9P6AqhdHuxfr8Pkt3w4NJ6ZCTIopNXi/w400-h351/IMG_20201110_114746.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>Raiding the scrap bin I came across a variety of pieces that interested me & began moving them around, trying to find a pleasing composition.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidn_9ZUXBu0ZTK-Zns2fWoJGw0Ak0kwVNm0Kt5WH7kAr8X22UeAhEixX-il4B3lxMystbxAkK0jI0ddRakR-M_Lz59AKO7QGiQmwWNlI_N_uSQ45-8TP_Syt8gYkM-Z5lRFR8IfqNDGfWM/s2048/IMG_20201110_134709.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2033" data-original-width="2048" height="636" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidn_9ZUXBu0ZTK-Zns2fWoJGw0Ak0kwVNm0Kt5WH7kAr8X22UeAhEixX-il4B3lxMystbxAkK0jI0ddRakR-M_Lz59AKO7QGiQmwWNlI_N_uSQ45-8TP_Syt8gYkM-Z5lRFR8IfqNDGfWM/w640-h636/IMG_20201110_134709.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>With a little hand stitching to highlight the map I completed my first project in this series. I'm pleased with it...except for the little bits of paper still trapped in a few of the stitches! It is dramatic & intriguing. It alludes to a rich history. It draws me in. Once again I get to visit, this time with my imagination & creativity. I'm already looking forward to next week!<br />Istanbuljoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13388134462489860623noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834661073963612629.post-67080864229277355762020-06-09T19:39:00.000-07:002020-06-09T19:39:48.056-07:00BIRDS AND BEASTS (Weekly Art Project #21, 2020)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When I started the discipline of doing this weekly art project back in January, I made the choice that I would complete my 'Egypt' series in 21 weeks/projects. Why? Because I only managed 21 weeks of the project in 2019 before life interfered & I had to delay resumption until 2020. Also, 21 feels like a good number! Today marks #21 in this current project, therefore it is my last one with Egypt as an inspiration.<br />
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It might be hard to believe, but I'm feeling some emotion!! The whole process of focusing on a theme like travel has enabled me to relive the experience, which was one of my life's highlights. With that in mind this week's project had to be super special. What was I going to do???<br />
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Last week I used the Artisans of Egypt as my inspiration, this week, my starting point is this incredible mixed media painting by Egyptian artist Ayman El Sameray.<br />
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Imagine my delight when we returned to Cairo after travelling around Egypt, entered our hotel lobby to discover that their lounge had been transformed into a gallery space showcasing this artist's work. Oh my goodness. Sigh! The piece above, the name of which I cannot find, was my favourite & I WANTED it sooooooo much it hurt! Aside from the fact that transporting it back to Australia would be difficult, it was seriously way outside our budget. Having grown up with the mantra "you can't always get what you want" did not help!!!<br />
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My attraction to this piece was due to a number of aspects, the colour palette & impacting composition of the huge white orb with the golden halo & sky blue background hit me first. But what won me over were the simple line pictographs of what I interpretted to be symbols of everyday rural life.<br />
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We'd had the privelege of visiting a number of rural communities, the farmers & crop growers who fed this ancient nation, all so very dependant on that all important River Nile.<br />
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During our travels I had become particuarly fond of one particular beast of burden, the donkey. We saw so many. The majority were weighed down with overflowing loads and most were very poorly treated. The photo above is one showing the healthier well looked after version of donkeydom!<br />
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I wanted to honor the donkey in this last project.<br />
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As always, my process started with drawing. I sat at the computer, flicking through the photos drawing donkeys and other reminders of life in rural communities...baskets of produce, hand woven crates, pigeon coops and of course everywhere, town or country, there were cats!<br />
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My aim was to give that impression that lines had been scraped away from the surface layer, so not only did I have to keep the outlines of the design simple, I had to be mindful of where my stitching lines would need to be. It took a bit of concentration, but here's how my plan stitching looked!<br />
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The colour palette I wanted to stick to was sand & blue. Choosing blue as the background I made a fabric layer by ironing applifix to some calico & ironing on some strips of blue fabric scraps. Quick & easy because time was ticking on!!<br />
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I had this beautiful variegated sand coloured fabric which was perfect for this project. It took quite a while to stitch all those lines into my A4 sized piece!<br />
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There was only one layer to cut back, so here's how it looked at the end of that fiddly cutting! The pigeon coop does look a bit like a darlek but I was pleased with how my donkeys looked. It just needed a bit more oomph!<br />
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The addition of gold paint added depth & added interest to this composition & I'm really pleased with the outcome. Were I to do it again I think I'd vary the background scraps of blue to be more random rather than the stripes. Having said that the change from dark to light makes it less flat & more interesting. A very pleasing finish to the series.<br />
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At the conclusion of my 2018 weekly art project which was inspired by
Istanbul I compiled each project piece into a page that became a fabric book.
It is wonderfully tactile, beautiful, rich in memory & is also an
excellent display of samples showcasing how effective contemporary
reverse applique can be. Consequently, I plan to turn this project into a
book too. Therefore that's what I'll be working on next week during my usual weekly art project time slot. I'll also be thinking about which travel adventure to be inspired by next. Will it be Norway, France, Morocco, Spain, Iceland or Jordan? Hmmmmm! You'll just have to wait and see!!Istanbuljoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13388134462489860623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834661073963612629.post-13193519773186146182020-06-03T00:13:00.000-07:002020-06-03T00:13:33.686-07:00ARTISANS (Weekly Art Project #20, 2020)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's weekly art project time again & this week I wanted to honour the Artisans of Egypt.<br />
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One of the purposes of having a few extra days in Cairo was so that we could go & see the extraordinary craftmanship of equally extraordinary artisans that this city is blessed with. As we visited metalworkers, glass blowers, jewellery makers, plasterers, ceramicists, marquetry experts, weavers & painters we had to constantly be mindful that we had a budget!<br />
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It was extremely hard!<br />
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There were two sites that were topmost on my to-see list; the quilters of the Tentmakers Street & the Souk El Fustat Gallery representing the Akmeem embroiderers.<br />
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The small stall like shops where the tentmaker men sit & applique their exquisite cushion covers & wall hangings was a kaleidoscope of colour in a dusty unassuming alley. The men were welcoming & keen to know where we were from & excited to share their beautiful work.<br />
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In a complete contrast the Gallery showcasing the Akmeem embroideries was in a modern (& dust free) complex & there was only one person on duty who really couldn't tell us anything about the embroideries. This meant that the brightly coloured works had to speak for themselves, so they told us visual tales of life on the land, the growing of vegetables, the management of stock and the importance of water.<br />
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How was I going to honour these artisans in my project this week?<br />
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It has taken more thought than you would imagine, but in the end this faded and tatty cushion cover helped.<br />
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It is one I bought from the Tentmakers & gave to my parents-in-law who are now deceased. I actually rescued it from the rubbish pile when we were sorting through their household. I wondered whether I could use it as a base, a starting point for my project. Perhaps I could alter it in some way without losing it's charming qualities.<br />
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I sat at the computer scrolling through my photos, making visual notes of motifs that leapt out at me & gradually my idea started to unfold.<br />
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Rummaging through my (newly tidied) box of plain coloured fat quarters I found what I needed & began the process of bringing my ideas to reality.<br />
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Having carefully traced the lozenge shape & cut out enough fabric needed to place over the existing ones, I began to stitch in the lotus design I'd drawn on each lozenge.<br />
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With the addition of a new centre, I was ready to let the cutting back begin! Here's how it went...<br />
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With embroidered embellishment & a bead in the centre it was ten folded back to maintain the A4 size & shape I've kept with all the other weekly art projects.<br />
I don't think I've ever attempted this type of repurposing or upcycling or revamping...(whatever one wants to label it), but I am very pleased with the outcome. If I wasn't restricted by time I would have liked to have added more running stitch. It is an appropriate reminder of my visits to see artisans at work, as well as remembering my in-laws who never had the opportunity to visit Egypt but were fascinated by our adventures there. It never ceases to amaze me how art making can link so many seemingly random connections! I hope your art making is making you feel as satisfied this week. :-) Istanbuljoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13388134462489860623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834661073963612629.post-30820400885123771352020-05-25T19:48:00.001-07:002020-05-25T19:48:30.232-07:00MUSEUM PORTRAIT (Weekly Art Project #19, 2020)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our time traveling in Egypt was quickly coming to an end. With a few days in Cairo before flying out there was a LOT we wanted to pack in to that brief amount of time. The most important being a visit to the Egyptian Museum.<br />
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Sadly, as with many museums, cameras were most definitely forbidden. Therefore I have no photographic images to remind me of the extraordinary artifacts I was privileged to see in just a few short hours. Let's just say...I had to remind myself to breathe. The sculptures, the carved wood & stone, the exquisite plaster work, the gold from Tutankhamen's tomb, the sarcophagi....sigh...EVERYTHING! When walking through a place like that, knowing that this is likely to be the only time in my life to see these remarkable & beautiful objects, it feels that if I don't breathe time will slow down so that I can absorb it all the more permanently!<br />
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One of the sections I most wanted to see was focused on Akhenaten . I have long been fascinated by him, partly because of his bravery to change the whole way in which his people worshiped, but mainly because I've found the elongated body features with their exaggerations visually beautiful.<br />
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The above photo was taken in a museum where I was obviously allowed to take a photo, but sadly I don't recall where that was. It may have been Alexandria. I can see why I took it though, & why, even though it's slightly out of focus, I kept it in my photo collection. Not only is the face elongated (albeit slightly), but I LOVE the hair treatment. Therefore, I'm choosing her as my muse to represent 'the Museum experience'!<br />
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After drawing a resemblance of her within an A4 space, I gathered my fabrics, stitched in the design & got ready to cut back. Here's how it went...<br />
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Here she is, the final outcome.<br />
I did consider doing this piece in a landscape orientation, but to do so would have meant losing that wonderful long sinuous neck, & I felt the neck was important to keep!<br />
One of the successful aspects of this piece is that I achieved it in a relatively short period of time! Yesterday was rather time-restricted in terms of studio work, & when that happens I need to be able to adjust my expectations in terms of design complexity. This is quite a simple design, but it captures the components I wanted it to; exaggerated eye, long features, skin tone & a nod to that fabulous hair. I'm also pleased with the choice of background fabric too. It may not be perfect & is certainly not a resolved enough design to reproduce for sale purposes, but it is a sufficient aide-de-memoir for me. Sometimes sufficient is enough!! Istanbuljoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13388134462489860623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834661073963612629.post-49876828151090095392020-05-18T20:25:00.001-07:002020-05-18T20:25:50.714-07:00THE LIBRARY (weekly art project #18, 2020)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wouldn't it have been amazing to visit the Great Library of ancient Alexandria?! A library that held up to 400,000 scrolls & led to the city being heralded as the capital of knowledge & learning.<br />
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Well that ancient wonder may no longer exist, but it's modern version does & we were very VERY excited to visit it during our exploration of Egypt.<br />
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The current Library was inaugurated in 2002 and as well as having space for 8 million books, the interior also has it's own planetarium, a state-of-the-art conference centre, museums, art galleries and a restoration laboratory for manuscripts (I would have loved to have been allowed in there!!!!) It was such a special privelege to be able to wander around inside & have a look .<br />
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The architecture was very modern, with the interior set out in terraces like a coliseum and lots of light & airy space. The exterior looked like the prow of a large ship from the entrance, but when viewed from across the water it looked like an armadillo's armoured shell! What attracted me the most was that this outer surface was decorated with engravings of all the alphabets of known written forms of language. It was mindblowingly beautiful.<br />
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An obvious choice to use as my muse for this week's art project.<br />
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I know that it was only a few weeks ago that I created a language inspired WAP, but that didn't stop me choosing to use this style of design for another week's art making practice.<br />
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This week I wanted to use the library itself as the source of my series of glyphs. therefore I sat at the computer with my few photos on the big screen & drew quick line drawings of different sections of the building, both interior & exterior.<br />
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I had purposefully drawn quiuckly because I wanted the essential lines & shapes that grabbed me, I didn't want to get too caught up in the detail. With that part of the process filling two A4 pages I had plenty of scope to creat my own lettering.<br />
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Using calligraphy pens in 2 thicknesses I started trying out line combinations, repeating them over & over until I was happy with how they 'read'.<br />
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Once I had sorted out my favourites it was time to think of layout. The armoured shell of the building was constructed using different sized tiles, so I wanted to have a bit of variety somewhere in my layout, whilst keeping in mind the practicalities of an A4 size & my time limitations. I also wanted to reference the grey colour scheme with a dash of woody tones for the interior. I liked the graphic solidity of black forming the letters, so with these thoughts in mind I set about rummaging through my fabrics.<br />
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This was how it looked when I was ready to cut back. Each patch only had one other layer before the black base & some of those patches had shiny black to create a bit of difference from the matt black. I'd originally intended that each patch would have a piece of each of the fabrics mixed up in it's layers, with the hope to create an interesting relief effect as I cut back. However, I didn't have enough fabric of each of these & the time to get these few fabrics together was way too long already. I opted therefore, for the less is more approach. With so few layers there wasn't going to be a lot of cutting back, which with the clock ticking wasn't a bad thing!<br />
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Here's how it went...<br />
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Well I think I should've just stuck with the 'even less is more' approach & kept the single layer cut back! I don't think I put enough thought into tonal variation for the lower one in particular. Never mind...we live & learn!<br />
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As it happens I was having camera issues again. The outcome of one of my photography attempts has proved to be a very exciting alternative to the textile outcome! Take a look at these;<br />
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How cool does this look???? So all is not lost, this outcome is a very happy accident! I hope that you have some positive outcomes from your art learning-by-making this week!Istanbuljoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13388134462489860623noreply@blogger.com0