Did you ever wonder where inspiration comes from?
The
other evening I was folding laundry (yes, I actually do take time from
my creations to do some real housework) when Leo (my other half) called
me to come look out the window. His comment was "Look at that - can you
paint that?" He pointed to a sunset so rich in color it was
staggering. Shades of blue from light to dark progressed from the
horizon line, with bright yellow radiating from the setting sun. Orange
and gold tones surrounded the bright yellow and extended across the
horizon. Looking further from the sun, streaks of pink and red ran
across the sky with dark purple highlighting the wispy clouds.
No picture could have done this justice.
So...
my question changes...what medium would you use to capture this
richness. Paint in oil or acrylic is a given, even though you'll never
fully capture the vibrancy of the color. Beads - the wealth of colors
available might allow you to create a necklace or bracelet that reflects
this collection of tones. What about a landscape quilt? Fabulous
material in rich textures and colors sewn together to create a wall
hanging or bedspread. A handmade card created using a variety of paper
in patterns that reflect the colors enhanced by glitter, embellishments
and inks. Even something wearable, knitted or crochet that reflects the
tonal values of the scene.
~ Dani
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