Cold Words
12" x 22"
I chose pink/mauve because I NEVER go to there. In fact my stash is envied by my buds, except for the very tiny pink/mauve bin. To tell the truth, this was a very valuable exercise because it brought fully to my consciousness how important "color" is to me in my artwork. I put parentheses because I now understand it's really isn't all color...it's "my" colors. My colors are warm. Grayed colors can be added but basically I'm happiest when I working in a warm palette. Thankfully, this color bin is small and I was saved from having to work very long "deprived".
So, THANK YOU VERY much for this challenge. I was launched into a creative frenzy...I'm so appreciative of getting back to my warm world. The first piece is posted on
my blog. Not yet posted are the FOUR recently completed, the one in process, the one on the cutting table and the one in my head.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
I just love this, Diane. The colors and the design work so well together. And kudos to you for having so many quilt irons in the fire right now!
ReplyDeleteGreat piece Diane, the circular quilting really suits it. And the title is perfect too!
ReplyDeleteI like your post, I learned a lot about my work too. You used colors you don't love really well.
ReplyDeleteGood job. It reflects cold.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great challenge response!
ReplyDeleteDiane, I like the play of the polkadots and the way they relate to the 'moon' (large circle). -sus
ReplyDeleteA brave move, Diane. You made a beautiful quilt from the colors that don't please your artistic sensibilities. I think we all have those in our stashes ... and never have the courage to use them.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Sandy this quilt reflects cold. A great job making us feel cold through the use of color. It is really difficult to work with colors you are not excited about.
ReplyDeleteSo soothing and makes me like mauve again!
ReplyDeleteThis does feel cold to me and unlike your usual work. A good post on how we can make things look and feel just by colors we use. I like this - nice job.
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