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Post by MTRuth on May 31, 2018 18:37:52 GMT
I would definitely try to find out what their expectations are before committing. If you look at the Moy Mackay ones, they are a bit wonky and not in exact proportions or perspective. Is that going to be OK for them? Or can you be more abstract about the process?
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Post by tracey on May 31, 2018 20:18:00 GMT
I will Ruth. Moy Mackay says 'be prepared for the result being not as your original subject. Due to the organic nature of this medium, the fibres will move and bend freely and fairly uncontrollably'
This must add to the charm. I believe you like wonky!
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Post by Pandagirl on May 31, 2018 20:44:36 GMT
Tracey using prefelt sand stitching helps. I’m sure you’ll figure it out.
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Post by MTRuth on May 31, 2018 22:03:00 GMT
I do like wonky!!
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Post by lindsay on May 31, 2018 22:55:14 GMT
Sounds great, Tracey. I guess if you show them the Moy Mackay pictures & they like them you’ll flush out whether they’re into wonky or not. I’d have thought if they wanted a very literal representation they’d just go for a photo so there must be something that clearly appeals to them about your felting for them to ask, which is lovely. I’d agree with Ruth about being clear about their expectations and add something about considering a break point or back out clause in case things don’t go to plan.
I really hated doing the only commission I’ve done but that was because it was too different from what I normally do and I really struggled. I’m just not a landscape painter (in wool or anything else) so couldn’t depict to my satisfaction a mountain in France that I’ve never seen and have no feeling for. My take home message from this was not to go quite so far out of my comfort zone. It hasn’t stopped me accepting commissions, but my current one is based on birds in a coastal environment & even though it’s penguins in Argentina it is much closer to what I know I can do.
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Post by lindsay on May 31, 2018 23:01:47 GMT
I’d not been to the studio for about a week (I made the scarf at home yesterday because my dining table is wider than my studio table so better for things like scarves) so was pleased to get back there for a few hours this afternoon. I have a group sale in a small place next week so wanted to make a few smaller things as I won’t have space for big pictures. Here are both sides of a piece of felt that I’m going to cut into coasters. Think I will get 9 out of it. www.ipernity.com/doc/2373440/46777842www.ipernity.com/doc/2373440/46777844Cut up the coasters today and got 12 out of that piece of felt so was happy about that. www.ipernity.com/doc/2373440/46783452
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Post by MTRuth on May 31, 2018 23:23:34 GMT
The coasters are wonderful Lindsay!
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Post by lindsay on May 31, 2018 23:32:48 GMT
The coasters are wonderful Lindsay! Thanks, Ruth, you are always so encouraging
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Post by tracey on Jun 1, 2018 9:07:58 GMT
Thanks Lindsay, I had planned to show the lady the Moy pictures. I like the idea of mentioning a break point though, especially as it is a gift for a relative who owns the property. It will give her time to look for another prezzie if it is beyond me!
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Post by lindsay on Jun 1, 2018 20:11:44 GMT
Thanks Lindsay, I had planned to show the lady the Moy pictures. I like the idea of mentioning a break point though, especially as it is a gift for a relative who owns the property. It will give her time to look for another prezzie if it is beyond me! I’m sure it won’t be, Tracey
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Post by Shepherdess on Jun 3, 2018 0:10:28 GMT
Tracy sounds like everyone has given you lots of good advice. one thing if you needle felt tack things into place they will stay better where you put them. Also, I am sure you know too, that more rubbing for much longer will help too. Lindsay, the coasters look great.
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