Reflections, Venice, var. 25

I think it is done. This piece is over 9 feet long. I had a vision of it rippling down the wall but I have not been able to get the effect I want as yet with any devices that I have tried. Iwould like to make that  happen because at 9 feet is probably too big for most spaces. An answer will come.

Reflections, Venice, var. 25

I just completed 2 variations using this photo from Venice. The photo is digitally printed on a heavy cotton canvas. Both over 9 feet long and 28 inches wide.One is  fused and quite stiff  and has drawn and painted lines as well as stitching. The second one has all stitching and is on a softer batting. It is an interesting study to see how different they appear.  I will shoot some details to show in next post. I wanted to see if I could create a piece that felt more like a painting then a textile and I think it partially succeeded.

Miles and miles of stitching

I have been working on a new water reflection piece. I had one of Venice photos that was very painterly enlarged and printed thorugh Spoonflower. The piece  is about 9 feet long. I have been stitching away on it, adding the line work to create movement across the water.