Sunday, January 29, 2012

Work in Progress this week









A few pieces I'm fleshing-out.

Both relate to cells within the human body. They are intended to be fantasy. 

The first is about a harmonic cell life.
The second piece is about how bad cells might attach themselves to hemoglobin.

I will most likely continue to stitch on the first, but I think the 2nd piece is done.


Thoughts appreciated. 

Cheers!



16 comments:

  1. They are both absolutely gorgeous! So elegant and playful at the same time and what amazing surface, texture and mark making! You're in inspiration! Cheers, Patti

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  2. Lovely. I really prefer the dark one--slightly more intriguing composition, whereas the light "cheery" one is mostly compelling due to the heavily stitched surface. I'm assuming they are each about 5" x 7" or so, right?

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    1. The black piece is 5 x 7 inches, the cheery one is 8 x 12 inches.
      I agree with preference for the darker piece. Thanks Barbara.

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  3. I really like your present choice of subject matter. Micro-organisms in the body are so glorious an area to mine, with hardly anyone exploring there, and I think that this is a wonderful area which lends itself so beautifully to your stitching technique. I look forward to seeing more.

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  4. i bet you've positively influenced the cells in your own body with these beautiful representations.

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    1. What a lovely sentiment. I'll take it. From your thoughts to my body.

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  5. I just love mark making and you do it so well. Always a joy and inspiration.

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    1. Thank you Helen. I appreciate your kind words.

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  6. i like them both especially the second, maybe because i'm in that sort of place. but they are both rich. and eloquent.

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  7. I love them both, though I prefer the first, which reminds me more of a plant organism than a cellular view... your stitching is very, very even and creates a lovely texture

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    1. Yes, I see what you mean Dee, thank you for your support.

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  8. These are wonderful Chris! I especially connect with black piece with the red spot. Keep that needle flying.

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    1. I will Terry, I'm trying to let the needle flow.

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  9. I read all of your posts but I rarely comment. I am really interested in your work.
    If you want our opinions, I do agree with you about the second one. And I would say I miss a center of attention in the first one, to create some contrast and movement. Maybe in the upper right corner

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  10. Hello. I read your interview with "Missouri Bend Paper Works" today and am very interested in your beautiful work. Love to see more of your work in progress. Have a nice week end!

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