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Post by lyn on Jan 1, 2021 9:56:44 GMT
Happy, healthy new year to one and all! Here's a link to the challenge - enjoy! CHALLENGE
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Post by Shepherdess on Jan 4, 2021 17:15:10 GMT
Oh, I have an idea already. It's something I have been meaning to try.
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Post by lyn on Jan 4, 2021 23:05:41 GMT
Lucky you! I haven't got a clue yet.
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Post by Pandagirl on Jan 5, 2021 0:15:07 GMT
Same to you and yours Lyn!
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Post by Shepherdess on Jan 25, 2021 12:57:21 GMT
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Post by MTRuth on Jan 25, 2021 16:01:07 GMT
This is really fun, Ann.
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Post by lyn on Jan 25, 2021 22:11:21 GMT
I love it Ann! Not only is it pretty but it's just what Neubronner's pigeon could have photographed in the first decade of this century. Love the texture too.
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Post by Karen on Feb 21, 2021 23:17:00 GMT
I’ve made two pieces for the first quarter challenge inspired by the book Art Forms in Nature. It was originally published in 1904 and consists of stunning illustrations by the German biologist Ernst Haeckle. There is a recurring theme of hexagons running through the book (who knew they were that common in nature?) so I’ve made two Bergschaf samples using the hexagon to explore three dimensional surface decoration. I’m thinking of scaling these up to make a large Wallhanging at some point. I’ve really enjoyed this challenge and looking forward to the next one! lincsinstitches.com/2021/02/21/2021-first-quarter-challenge/
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Post by lyn on Feb 22, 2021 8:28:59 GMT
It's great that because of the challenge you found Ernst Haeckle and that he's inspired your wonderful pieces. I like the versatility of the first one - you could open the 'buds' individually to varying degrees - and I like the prettiness of the second one with the delicate spaces and shadows made by the raised hexagons and of course, the knots that look like gems.
I always marvel at the journey we all take from the original seed of inspiration. I think your idea of scaling up to a large wall hanging would work well!
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Post by lindsay on Feb 22, 2021 8:42:05 GMT
I absolutely love your samples, Karen. They are both great but I find the negative space one particularly unusual & intriguing. The stitching on top was a master stroke and really adds an organic feel to a very mathematical shape.
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Post by Ann @ frabjous fabrica on Feb 22, 2021 9:30:12 GMT
I really like these Karen. I must get hold of that book. I was also amazed to find how the fibonacci is repeated in nature. I first looked at this spiral when I was learning about composition for my felt pictures and, having looked it up, was astounded at the number of plants and animals which are built on the fibonacci spiral. More thoughts about design keep flashing in to my head now, though I still don't know if I'll ever get to do anything for this challenge. Ann
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Post by Karen on Feb 22, 2021 9:33:10 GMT
It's great that because of the challenge you found Ernst Haeckle and that he's inspired your wonderful pieces. I like the versatility of the first one - you could open the 'buds' individually to varying degrees - and I like the prettiness of the second one with the delicate spaces and shadows made by the raised hexagons and of course, the knots that look like gems. I always marvel at the journey we all take from the original seed of inspiration. I think your idea of scaling up to a large wall hanging would work well! Yes I think you’re right, the first one has a lot of potential and opening up the buds could reveal all sorts of different textures. They could both also be heavily embroidered which would add a lot more texture and make them more organic looking.....so many possibilities!
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Post by Karen on Feb 22, 2021 9:40:20 GMT
I absolutely love your samples, Karen. They are both great but I find the negative space one particularly unusual & intriguing. The stitching on top was a master stroke and really adds an organic feel to a very mathematical shape. Thanks Lindsay. If only that stitching had been a master stroke and not purely driven by my OCD for Colonial Knots! You’ve no idea how much willpower it took not to add them to both samples.......hmmmm maybe just one or two?
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Post by Karen on Feb 22, 2021 13:53:06 GMT
I really like these Karen. I must get hold of that book. I was also amazed to find how the fibonacci is repeated in nature. I first looked at this spiral when I was learning about composition for my felt pictures and, having looked it up, was astounded at the number of plants and animals which are built on the fibonacci spiral. More thoughts about design keep flashing in to my head now, though I still don't know if I'll ever get to do anything for this challenge. Ann Thanks Ann and yes there’s lots you could do with spirals.....even if you don’t get to use it as a theme its keeping your brain active!
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Post by MTRuth on Feb 22, 2021 16:42:33 GMT
I love these samples Karen. I think using a combination of both would be great for a wall hanging. It would give a good contrast between the negative and positive aspects but would be harmonious due to the same shape being used. I really appreciate the information about Ernst Haeckle as he has absolutely wonderful illustrations. There are free copies of his work online if anyone wants to download the books or print off some of the illustrations. www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/182319#page/123/mode/1upThis is just one of them. The biodiversity library has loads more scientific illustrations available too.
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