Dismantled Car
Tomorrow morning we leave to see the premier of this famous opera with sets and costumes designed by this artist and other special exhibits of his work. I'm so excited about the trip, but had hoped to be further along on this piece before we left town. Maybe the break will do me good though -- I think I need to get away from these orange buildings that are driving me nuts.
When I started the drawing for this quilt, I thought my buildings looked too blocky, so I drove around downtown doing a little lazy girl research by taking photos of buildings from my car. It was Sunday, so there weren't too many people honking at me for stopping in the middle of the street to snap a photo. Now I'm wondering if I've given the buildings too much personality, because they're taking so long to make.
Hopefully when I get home, I'll finish this up so I can start the quilting. I have new idea for this, so am anxious to see if it works. Until then, maybe we'll see some great art and get some good photos on our trip. I'm ready to be inspired!
“To make each decision during the creative activity of art making is such a mysterious act. It is impossible to even define each creative move or the decisions that take place in the art making process”– Jun Kaneko
posted by PaMdora at 7:27 PM
5 Comments:
The Opera sounds wonderful. Enjoy.
And stop trying to second guess yourself so much on the art - the buildings look great.
Hope you have a really good time...I am from Columbus NE so I know exactly who and where you are talking about! Enjoy...the weather here is supposed to be cold and snowy by Sat.
Mary
I like the character in the buildings... think of it as a reward for the viewer who is drawn in from afar. When they get closer, there is more to look at and keep them interested....
Cheers, Sarah
Oh, I think what Sarah said was very insightful about rewarding the viewer for looking closely. Of course you've used this technique before. I'm thinking of all the clever words on the computer screen in one of your quilts.
I'm loooooooving the oranges! Such a vibrant strong color. I can't wait to see it finished. I'm always surprised by how big your quilts are until you post a pic of it from farther back on the design board.
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