Tuesday 12 February 2013

Bark Marks


You might remember my sketchbook work on tree bark


Finally working on a small piece
testing out ideas


Natural dyed silk Dupione beneath a layer of silk chiffon.
I'm thinking more of graffiti or marks
rather than trying to replicate bark.
Next time I think I'll use fewer thread colours
more subtle.


10 comments:

  1. Loving the texture of this, Penny. Have you added any other base fabrics or yarns other than just the two layers of cloth?

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  2. It will be interesting to watch the development of these experiments...

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  3. i think this looks inviting, i'd walk through it.

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  4. This is lovely! More subtle will be wonderful, too!

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  5. It's exciting to see this develop!

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  6. great textures, and I don't mind the variety of thread tones... but I know what you mean about wanting to 'go more subtle'

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  7. I really like the way the thread pulls the fabric into three dimensions. Lovely!

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  8. ohhh this is great - I like the texture and rhythm of it more than the color - but than again a bit of accent color is really pleasing! I would like to invite you to link up on my blog's Off the Wall Friday where fiber artist share their creative endeavors - its open through Sunday night. We find it super motivating and inspiring!

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