What Color is Skin?
As I studied the inspiration photo for my current quilt, I realized that caucasian skin is WAY more diverse than just tan! As a matter of fact, since the people in my quilt are backlit, their skin looks pretty dark.
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After increasing the contrast, this was even more true. Therefore, these were the fabrics I auditioned for skin.
And here’s the first neck with the pieces pinned in place.
It works, I think.
I’m really having fun with this quilt!
Ellen Lindner
When choosing fabric for skin, I think it’s the most challanging!!!!
In fact, my great granddaughter is black and caucasion and I have been putting off making her portrait because I haven’t found a fabric that fits. I’m afraid if I go too dark it will offend, and if I go too lite it will offend. Will probably have to dye my fabric!
I like your choice of fabrics!
This is something that has puzzled me and made me hesitate to do a portrait in cloth. Your selections are really interesting. You could do a class on that subject alone!
Hi Chris,
You’re right that it’s a little challenging, and even surprising. When you look at a photo, the colors aren’t always what you expect.
Hi Maeve,
You’re right that it’s a little puzzling, since the colors aren’t always what you’d expect.