One decision that I have made is I want to use Calico ( US muslin) that I have dyed myself. So I have been looking at my stash. All the photos are what I have found so far, lurking in the cupbaords. I have been using Omega dyes for a number of years, and was introduced to them by Bailey Curtis, you may recognise some of the colours from the link.
For added inspiration thought it might be a good idea to revisit one of my favourite Aboriginal Art websites. This help me decide with the colours too - just remember this is about gut reactions and feelings about what is right and not some far flung theory ( at least that what I keep telling myself). If the right colour is not in my stash, then I use something else. Simple-right?
I have rejected the samples above, as although I love the red and blue, I feel they are not right for what I envisage as my final piece
These colours are closer to my thinking, next I need to think about techniques ie how am I going to achieve what I want? Here we go again, more decisions. It's at this stage I usually go back to designing, now that's a place I feel comfortable - involves far fewer uncomfortable decisions. No good, cannot linger --- must now attack the next technique adventure- time is of the essence. Sally says I am a busy person. Any ideas? Help.......
I will let you know how I get on with techniques shortly.
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If you have missed previous instalments of the joint blogging:-
Part Two - the Inspiration- Maggie
Link to Sally
1 comment:
Like the colour choice, Maggie and think you were right to leave the red and blue out.
Know what you mean about instinctive colour choices - had a friend who would add just a tip of some weird colour (nothing following colour theory) and it would work wonderfully well. But I'm sure she was lacking other skills ;-)
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