tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post7988200407289407114..comments2024-03-08T00:12:34.350-08:00Comments on Art and Quilts, cogitations thereon: Strengthening exercisesElizabeth Bartonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13928615247903165719noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-59931775960699466012009-12-31T10:19:32.051-08:002009-12-31T10:19:32.051-08:00How about adding sketching an object each day for ...How about adding sketching an object each day for those who are afraid of drawing.California Fiber artist and composerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08438651763194053429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-83531860059822517362009-12-31T03:41:29.053-08:002009-12-31T03:41:29.053-08:00Last year I made several postcard pieces based on ...Last year I made several postcard pieces based on details from paintings I liked - the brush strokes from a Van Gogh (So many colours!), the curves from a Matisse etc.<br />They were made in fabric and took too long so this year I'm planning to work in paper and paint. I know that my quilts do not contain a lot of contrast so this will be my initial focus as I try to re-create the compositition of some art work that I like.Linda B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05490436237080230938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-8768464941796309392009-12-30T04:07:44.842-08:002009-12-30T04:07:44.842-08:00I like this idea. My New Year choice is to take a...I like this idea. My New Year choice is to take an hour every other day to sew. I'd love to take an hour every day, and I'm going to aim for that, but now I'm on my own with the Adorable Child and working full time, there's just not that much time in the day lol!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17464244391201885299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-89657942122434297582009-12-29T12:35:39.629-08:002009-12-29T12:35:39.629-08:00In response to your 'Strengthening exercises&#...In response to your 'Strengthening exercises' I am ready to state that I will try to ride my bike or walk everyday in the new year. When I am on my bike and away from my work area and the computer, I can really focus my thoughts on what I need to do for the day. Then, when I walk in the house, I quickly write down those goals before I get side-tracked again. Our lives are so busy, we have to develop our own tactics for organization and self-discipline in our work. KarenKaren Hamrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882428573134642157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-80822025629246966662009-12-29T09:51:28.079-08:002009-12-29T09:51:28.079-08:00I am also curious about making the blog collaborat...I am also curious about making the blog collaborative. I imagine that could be tricky, but I'm reading and willing! Thank you for all the guidance you give freely.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04730298448632087144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-87948125592825593812009-12-28T22:20:38.706-08:002009-12-28T22:20:38.706-08:00This is a very relevant topic to me. I have been r...This is a very relevant topic to me. I have been reading Lyric Kinard's new book, <i> Art + Quilt: Design Principles and Creative Exercises. </i> I've found it to be very helpful to the starting-out art quilter with no background in art principles. <br /><br />I would suggest doing some research on the basic art principles, and then focusing on some exercises to build your strength in that area. I've also found that reviewing a finished piece and writing down some critical analysis notes on it very useful.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07939878614158931173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-21745462798265366162009-12-28T16:21:03.697-08:002009-12-28T16:21:03.697-08:00Something we could learn from athletes is that the...Something we could learn from athletes is that they spend many hours in training, even when their event is the 100 metre sprint. Perhaps we should spend many hours doing the mundane practice pieces so that when the time comes we are at the peak of readiness to work on a masterpiece.<br />So, lots of excercises to improve our design skills, our use of colour, our technical skills ......... then when we put them together for the main event magic will happen.<br />Judy BAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-84579833532815541152009-12-28T12:13:59.676-08:002009-12-28T12:13:59.676-08:00I'm with you! If you want a response, I can re...I'm with you! If you want a response, I can respond even if I didn't master a skill. I will be able to tell you what didn't happen and that might lead you or another reader to pipe in and help me across the hard part. I'm ready to begin some of your suggestions, but I need to pick and choose. Too many and I'll end up with discouragement and failure and do nothing. So I will choose and I'll keep track plus I'll let you know.<br /><br />I've been working a lot with color and value. I've set myself some tasks that I haven't entirely enjoyed but I learned LOTS! The main goal I have is working every single day--not on exercises or practice--on my own work! I'm busy a lot, but not focused.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04730298448632087144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-11411426040951110932009-12-28T08:44:03.552-08:002009-12-28T08:44:03.552-08:00When I took a design class our instructor made us ...When I took a design class our instructor made us go to the local gallery and write critiques. We had to pick the piece that we liked the best or pick which one best demonstrated a design element. It was a difficult and painful process to put into words what you saw with your eyes but it did get easier with practice. It helped me look at art beyond the "I think it's pretty" stage.karenviserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03492332726081623485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-16560624617276082632009-12-28T08:01:36.836-08:002009-12-28T08:01:36.836-08:00I like your train of thought. like athletes who le...I like your train of thought. like athletes who learn how to correctly control their muscles and breathing so they become second nature, I am learning to listen to my gut. I have been strenghtening my use of colour. when I select a fabric I ask myself 'why?' this is as valid for pieces that are kept to use or are discarded. my 'gut reaction' has developed at the same time.<br />I've been doing this for years but only recently identified it as a practice.Margaret McDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16010964069929971878noreply@blogger.com