Progress of An Artist, part 2
From my last post I had to make a change to represent my first stage as an artist correctly. I always start with an inspiration and then a line drawing. In this piece the inspiration came from a photo of me on our honey moon  taken by my husband. This was machine stitched and is frame #1:

Moving on, I take from the drawing what I want to express in fabric. Seen here in frame #2
As I become more comfortable as an artist and with the technique that I’m using, I see more detail that I want to express. Seen here#3

Now let’s put them all together to form my piece, “Progression of an Artist”.

Each frame on its own is technically correct and maybe you have a preference as to which one is more visually pleasing. Sometimes extra details is not neccessary or does not add to the compostion. It’s just up to the artist and her expression.
Now because this is a fabric challenge, I have to include the fabric somewhere in my piece. Hopefully it will still work with the design. Otherwise it’s not worth it to just place the fabric in for the challenge. I’ll just keep the quilt for a different show.

Deb, your progression is really impressive! How very interesting and cool!!
The middle one is MUCH better. The more you added, the worse it became. You are so much prettier without the extra!
http://www.debbaldwindesigns.com/weblog/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/progress21.jpg
Progress2 looks so Loved and Contented and Peaceful
I love what you’ve done.
Thanks Diana!
Thanks Robbie!
Thanks Rhoda. I think the middle one is my favorite, too. But I was showing a progression that as we add detail it may or may not help the piece. I really think it’s the viewers choice though.
Very nice!
Thanks Gloria!