More Silk: Cream and Tan This Time
After creating Summer Fields, I just had to continue working with some of the other luscious silks I had. This time, I selected a palette of creams and tans.
Pretty, right? Plan A was to cut (burn) the fabrics into squares and to create a mosaic background. From there, I intended to cut into the squares to creating some sort of interesting “crack” across the surface.
But, after putting the fabric squares in place, it just didn’t seem that exciting.
Still pretty colors, but just not that interesting. So, I packed the squares away and decided to do another rural landscape.
This time, I wanted to do a hilly winter scene with corn stalks poking up through the snow.
These are my inspiration photos:
Just looking at them, perhaps these aren’t too thrilling. But, to me, they represent an experience. I remember the crunch of the snow under my feet as I tromped around taking these shots. And the cold crisp air. And the feeling of elation as I enjoyed the rise and fall of the terrain, and the serenity of these rural views. All of this adds to my excitement.
Now, I’m having fun working on this wintry scene. (Photos soon.)
Ellen Lindner
