Backgrounds by Design
In any successful artwork, the background and foreground elements work together. The background may not even be noticed, but it provides the setting that allows the foreground elements to shine. Therefore quilt backgrounds deserve just as much thought as other design elements.
In Ripening, shown above, the dark blue background adds a complementary color, as well as a darker one. Both attributes help to set off the orange berries.
If you want to learn more about designing an effective background, I think you’ll enjoy my article, “Backgrounds by Design.” It includes much more information, as well as many examples and explanations. Find it here.
Ellen Lindner
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