Blog Renew: 4

I have a confession. Remember I said I needed to find make time to create something without deadlines and requirements? The idea is that would bring about some growth in my personal style. Thank you for all your *excellent* suggestions. Honestly, I appreciate them so very very much.

So, the confession. I am starting a art quilt and I think it will show some growth in my personal style. But, I'm giving myself a deadline, just like I said I wouldn't. I'd like to enter a new work in Art Quilt Elements. That deadline is in less than three weeks. But, for me, it's easy to stagnate without a deadline. And there is something to be said for working quickly and without abandon. (That's not to say that if it doesn't come together, I would stay up all night stitching, fussing and setting myself up for failure. It's just something to aim for.)

I started by creating several thumbnail sketches of potential compositions.

Did you notice? Not a house, stone, chair or plant anywhere to be seen. (Do you have a favorite? I do.)

Another requirement I've placed on this particular project... I want to hang it in our dining room. That narrows my options as far as size, orientation and color. Am I being too restrictive? Or am I giving myself inspiring parameters?

Here's our dining room. We just got a new rug and I really like it. At the moment, the room is very spare, which I also like.

Artists often grumble about creating artwork to "match the couch." I don't know why. I mean really, if I created a long skinny piece in pinks and yellows it would have no place in this room, right? I'm excited about this palette. 

I'll keep you posted.