My vision for this piece is very clear. I want to create the impression of a forest with light streaming in through the trunks, branches, and leaves. To create perspective, I begin with smaller sized trunks in the distance.
Switching to a different, larger block, I move to the lower front and print those trunks and a few branches.
Next, I start adding leaves. I am finding the coloring kind of challenging.
I want the leaves to show up against the vivid colors of the background fabrics.
This means I need to use muted colors for the printing - trying to create
subtle contrast.
I want the leaves to show up against the vivid colors of the background fabrics.
This means I need to use muted colors for the printing - trying to create
subtle contrast.
I have to admit, at this point, I am not overjoyed with the results.
I actually liked it better before the printing.
Hopefully I can improve it with quilting and embellishments.