I've had to make quite a few decisions with this home portrait current commission. Lots of materials to choose from, need less than half of what's on hand... making the hard cuts. I pondered for a long time, leaving different arrangements to wait on my work table, coming back days later and seeing things clearer.
I have many more choices to make here. I see free-hand machine embroidery and hand stitching in my near future. First I must let my eyes rest a bit...
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| narrowing down my options |
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| making choices and choosing angles |
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| thread choices |
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| stitching the outlines |
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| adding interest - the wonderful Tiki statue by the front entry must make an appearance |
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| adding oil sticks and acrylic paint to amp up or tone down the details |
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| contemplating future stitching |
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| perhaps a layer of tulle is in the future? |
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| more paint? |
2 comments:
Great color choices and I love all the texture! Each one is more amazing than the last! It does help to walk away and come back to later with fresh eyes. I look forward to seeing the finished piece!
Your process is fascinating. Love the layering, and can't wait to see the finished result!
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