tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9567735.post112862565235869530..comments2024-01-09T02:11:09.426-05:00Comments on Deborah's Journal: Art Quilts MaineDeborah Boscherthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15630878222793439712noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9567735.post-1128919180311072822005-10-10T00:39:00.000-04:002005-10-10T00:39:00.000-04:00I love what you done in the portrait! Ruth McDowe...I love what you done in the portrait! Ruth McDowell did a wonderful portrait quilt of Doreen Speckman and she used fabric that implied facial features--it's terrific!jpsamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04330021123141514387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9567735.post-1128890980952965342005-10-09T16:49:00.000-04:002005-10-09T16:49:00.000-04:00Why don't you finish this portrait of your kids th...Why don't you finish this portrait of your kids the way it is?<BR/>It really is wonderful just the way it is.<BR/>And then do another one trying for more realistic - if you want to.<BR/>In years to come you are going to appreciate this one more and more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9567735.post-1128805004236282032005-10-08T16:56:00.000-04:002005-10-08T16:56:00.000-04:00I burst out laughing when I read "three year old d...I burst out laughing when I read "three year old drag queen". It was just too funny and on point.<BR/><BR/>I haven't had the desire to do a realistic rendition in fabric, but if it's the same theory as in drawing realistically, then you need to look for large shapes in shadow and highlight. Why not try doing the Matisse Fauvism thing? Then you can use brilliant colors that embody the personalities of your fabulouso monkeys.Sonji Hunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635126749504933011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9567735.post-1128798117816680352005-10-08T15:01:00.000-04:002005-10-08T15:01:00.000-04:00In a workshop with Susan Carlson I made several po...In a workshop with Susan Carlson I made several portraits of my daughter. If you enlarge the original photo on a copier (200%) and set the contrast so you can see defined darks, then trace the edges of these shapes with pen or pencil then use this "pattern" to cut the same shapes out of fabric--light to dark--it's really amazing how realistic the applique will be. There are only a few shapes necessary to create the face. When my daughter (an adult) saw the results of my work she was so upset-"-all those people saw this picture of me?" I said yes and they especially liked the one with the squiggly pink skin condition.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9567735.post-1128791597710493002005-10-08T13:13:00.000-04:002005-10-08T13:13:00.000-04:00I love that salad. I use craisins and chopped drie...I love that salad. I use craisins and chopped dried apricots and sometimes dried cherries. Does your version have cheddar cheese?<BR/><BR/>It is very hard to do realistic aplliqued faces. I'm not sure what I would do at this point. I think it needs more than the bland faces. I would keep experimenting with cutting shapes until it seems right!! Easy for me to say.Gerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06292762162661584206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9567735.post-1128779424015029162005-10-08T09:50:00.000-04:002005-10-08T09:50:00.000-04:00I've found when doing facial features in fabric, I...I've found when doing facial features in fabric, I have better luck if I only do the really major shapes with applique and add the shading and fine details with a combination of thread work and drawing or painting. Maybe that would work better for you too? You could always practice on scraps.<BR/><BR/>I love that weird salad. I never make it though...only eat it at group things!Deb Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03322863748665701618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9567735.post-1128775247241971432005-10-08T08:40:00.000-04:002005-10-08T08:40:00.000-04:00OK so what IS this brocolli, raisin and bacon sala...OK so what IS this brocolli, raisin and bacon salad that is so good? Enquiring minds want/need to know!Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11091179426025443924noreply@blogger.com