This is the first of four new pieces. I started with my photographs of rocks, then drew some basic shapes from the images, used Caran D'ache pigments on a silk screen, added texture, and printed on paper using acrylic medium to screen with. Those original study images were 6x6. These are enlarged to 20x20 and printed on off-white rayon, with even more added texture using pigments, and then hand stitched. All four related pieces are printed, and now I'm stitching on them. They'll be stretched for presentation.
Are they still recognizable rocks? I'm not sure.
Are they still recognizable rocks? I'm not sure.
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Joanie, I am a longtime lurker, finding your textile work and photography inspirational.
I see rocks - before reading your comments, I knew the subject was organic, natural. I thought of water. Were your original photos of river rocks or pebbles in a stream? Wish I could see some of your work in person!
Thank you for sharing,
Suzanne G in NC
thanks suzanne,
Just finishing up stitching on the second of the four. Happy to hear that you sensed the subject was organic! Will post a picture tomorrow. Stay tuned.
The photos were indeed rocks and water, taken on a beach in Malibu, not where the houses are, but where the cliffs drop down to deserted beaches. The images are in my Photo Albums.
Cool. I will be back.
(sorry for the repeat post - rarely comment on blogs )
Suzanne G in NC
Hi Joannie, I like this series. What are Caran D'ache pigments? Do you use them in stick form like pastels? I'm getting ready to try some mixed media.
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