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Monday, January 12, 2009

Portraits of Best Friends in Fabric

What did you do this weekend? I bought a few books, studied them, chose an idea and ran with it. On Saturday I learned how to layer fabric and fusible web and to cut out photos and pick shades in light, medium and dark fabrics to construct portraits of myself and my friend Patty. (You saw us in my Friday post in case you want to compare these to the photos I cropped). Sunday night at 9 PM I finished the top sewing and satin stitch borders on each. Now I am tired! ;-) And I know why. But it sure was fun. The book is The Quilting Arts Book by Patricia Bolton. The article is "Making Portraits" by Maria Elkins on pages 122-125.
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14 comments:

  1. Cris, Artist in OregonJanuary 12, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    So do you use a photo and cover it with material? These are fantastic. and look just like you both. Superb work.

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  2. Lynn CohenJanuary 12, 2009 at 10:33 AM

    Glad you like them Cris, thanks! No, the process is a bit more complicated than that. Check the book article if you need more detail. Or we can talk!! ;-)

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  3. SandraJanuary 12, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    These look great Lynn!

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  4. sukipoetJanuary 12, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    One thing I love about your art, Lynn. You are always trying new things. These are wonderful. I like the focus on the eyes and top of the head. The fabrics you used work wonderfully.

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  5. Karen SmitheyJanuary 12, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    these are great, Lynn. I did something like this once, but of course have misplaced it...

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  6. Lynn CohenJanuary 12, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    Sandra, thanks for coming by to see. And thanks for your compliment! It means the world to me coming from a textile artist such as yourself!!!!

    Suki, glad you like the fabrics etc. Yes, I am a student of the arts! ;0 and loving every minute of it. You inspire me with yours you know!

    Karen, good to see you too. If your portraits show up I would LOVE to see them.

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  7. TeriJanuary 12, 2009 at 6:07 PM

    Holey moley, you are so creative and industrious too! Looks great.

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  8. MimJanuary 12, 2009 at 6:21 PM

    wow - gotta try this! (as an aside, the Bolton's live in my town...aren't you glad you know me???)

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  9. Lynn CohenJanuary 12, 2009 at 7:01 PM

    Thanks Teri C. ;-)

    and MIM, I was glad I knew you long before I knew the Boltons' lived in your town!!!! But do say hi to them for me when next you meet!

    LOLOLOLOLOL

    PS...Next time you fly take a little bag of spices to breathe into when that "problem" occurs again. it will you know!!! (Hey It could be ME. ROTFOMAO....

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  10. ElspethJanuary 13, 2009 at 2:18 AM

    These are fantastic. I'm impressed. What do you do with them after? Frame them? Hang them up? Make a bag? Give them to Patti as a gift?

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  11. Lynn CohenJanuary 13, 2009 at 8:01 AM

    Elspeth, I have not yet decided how to "frame" these portraits.
    Perhaps on a whole cloth, perhaps in a wooden frame(s), not yet sure. But I am making more and want a collection of them to make it into a show at the art gallery sometime!!!! A third one will appear here tomorrow. Stay tuned!

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  12. UnknownJanuary 14, 2009 at 1:22 AM

    Lynn, these are great new artworks, I love the way you plunge into new techniques and perspectives!
    love
    Andrea

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  13. Lynn CohenJanuary 14, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    Andrea, thank you your feedback means a lot.

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  14. ElspethJanuary 14, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    Yes, the series would be great as an exhibition on their own (quilt portraits). I hope you find a simple and effective way of framing them that enhances and does justice.

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