Solitude

My solitude piece isn't done yet either but, taking Gwen's lead, here's a hint:  I'm using this photo as my inspiration / starting point.

SOLITUDE

Hell-o ladies,
Since only one Solitude piece has been posted...I thought I would post a peek at my unquilted quilt and hopefully encourage everyone else to do the same!
(even if it's just a pile of fabric or materials!)
Happy June, Gwen

The next word is ' CONTRAST'

An interesting word which can include so many scenarios and ideas. Let's do a horizontal orientation. It is due on August 1, 2011.

con·trast  

verb. con·trast·ed, con·trast·ing, con·trasts

v.tr.

To set in opposition in order to show or emphasize differences: an essay that contrasts city and country life; contrasted this computer with inferior models.

v.intr.

1. To show differences when compared: siblings who contrast sharply in interests and abilities; a color that contrasted clearly with the dark background.

noun. 

1.

a. The act of contrasting; a setting off of dissimilar entities or objects.

b. The state of being contrasted: red berries standing in vivid contrast against the snow.

2. A difference, especially a strong dissimilarity, between entities or objects compared: the contrast between Northern and Southern speech patterns.

3. One thing that is strikingly dissimilar to another: My new school was a welcome contrast to the one before.

4. The use of opposing elements, such as colors, forms, or lines, in proximity to produce an intensified effect in a work of art.

5. The difference in brightness between the light and dark areas of a picture, such as a photograph or video image.

Solitude

Honesty being the best policy...I am not done...close, but not done, to my own disappointment.
We also had a June 1st new house inspection deadline and the 10 days of downpours really put a damper on our progress so finally amongst the upper 90 degree temperatures here lately the roof went on and we were approved to continue!
But my piece is called " This Journey is just Beginning"...the empty nest, the beauty all around me with a new mountain home, small and Not For Sale-a big change of pace after 38 years of major activity.
I have tried, unsuccessfully to download a picture of my Solitude piece on my iPad but will as soon as I have access to another computer!

Solitary Walk

This represents the solitary paths taken when one walks alone in the woods.  The background of this piece was dyed by me and then the trees were screen printed. It was fun to do.

Solitude Hi everyone I'm busy working on this work while gardening and building a house and donation quilts . hope you all are enjoying May.

Lost Letters

This piece was created using screen printed and stamped fabrics. It decries the loss of the handwritten letters.  The center sections read:

Where have all the letters gone?

Email is not the same.

Who will find them later on?

It can be a new game.

letters

Ladies I am almost embarassed to post this NUMBER peice I did. This month I promise to clear out the cobwebs and do a fabulous SOLITUDE Please let me say I LOVE what Ive seen on our BLOG!!!! I am honored to be creating along with you!!!

Scatter/Letter

This small quilt uses four panels printed on an inkjet printer -- a collage of type enlarged and tweaked though the computer. Although the text cannot be read, it still retains its quality of letters and letter forms. The abstract composition is, I think, full of movement and light -- the pastels and pixelated images make the text seem to dance across the surface.

Vivien and Gwen, suh reminders of the power of words and letters. As artists and partners in this venture, we express and feel pain and anger and fear etc through our work. Our hearts go out to you Vivien- a piece like a knife through our hearts. And, Gwen, the power of X! RED for danger, X for STOP! Adding to the power of art, the power of the written word. Text and texture. Can't wait to see the other interpretations. I've seen many fabric works with words, and sometimes they add something, sometimes not. Both of your pieces use  the letters brilliantly.
Phyllis