Ellen Lindner: Art & Creativity

After completing the sky and fields, I quilted everything in place.  Next, I pinned the barns into position.  I didn’t stitch them yet, because I thought the tree might affect the placement.

I spent quite a bit of time trying out fabrics for the tree.

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I needed the fabrics to be dark enough to show up against the fields and sky, but not so dark as to draw all the attention.

I was finally happy with the tree, but I made the tallest silo a little darker, to make sure it would have the highest value contrast, thereby being the focal point.

I briefly considered darkening the road and auditioned the idea with black organza.  I thought it sort of took over, so I decided against it.

Finally, I was ready for the last bit of quilting and finishing touches.

Ellen Lindner.