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Monday, August 10, 2009

"!" and Happy Cactus Monday

HCM
This photo of the art quilt appears much sharper when you click on it and enlarge it!
This is my latest art creation and for now I am calling it: "!"
This is two three day weekends of mono print painting, cutting, sandwiching, sewing around each piece, top sewing each piece, then painstakingly sewing each to the other to get this wall hanging. I'd guess I put in approximately 65 hours into this baby.
I wish the photo were sharper. I will keep trying in different lights,
but wanted to show you the end result of all that work/play! [Of which I enjoyed every single minute.]
In person it is full of texture, bright color and sparkle!
Size: 26" height X 34" width
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21 comments:

  1. Lisa at GreenbowAugust 10, 2009 at 3:22 AM

    I absolutely adore this piece. It looks like a summer garden in full bloom. Happy Cactus Monday.

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  2. sukipoetAugust 10, 2009 at 6:30 AM

    unbelievably gorgeous. quite unusual and i love the colors and textures. i think you might be a genius.

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  3. soulbrushAugust 10, 2009 at 6:43 AM

    You ARE a genius.
    'summer burst' or ''burst of colour' or 'flower power'??? happy CM artylynn

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  4. Cris, Artist in OregonAugust 10, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    Oh I LOVE this. It does look like a flower garden. Wow. It's AWESOME. Genius fits. :))

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  5. stapeliadAugust 10, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    What a cool art quilt! I love all the colors.

    And of course I love the cactus too. :)

    HCM!

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  6. Diane AZAugust 10, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    I've never seen anything like your monoprinted art quilt. It is fabulous, and I just adore the bright colors!

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  7. TerBearAugust 10, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    Lynn,

    WOW...."!" is FABULOUS. I love all the wonderful colors.

    It took lots of time, but it was well worth the effort!

    Thanks for sharing,
    T

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  8. yoon seeAugust 10, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    Wow Lynn,
    This is really gorgeous. You are an expert, quilt guru to me!
    Happy Cactus Monday!

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  9. Lynn CohenAugust 10, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    Thanks, I'm glad you like this art quilt. I am not a genius, I got the idea from Alford in Quilting Arts Magazine (Aug)for the mono printing and quilt making. However, as she said each artists' piece will be different as they/we/I do bring our own styles to the table.
    But isn't it neat?! LOL

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  10. Chris DalyAugust 10, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    Lynn, I LOVE IT!!! I'm glad you have a larger file for your picture. There are so many different aspects of this quilt to explore. You are so inspiring!

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  11. Margaret AnnAugust 10, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    This exudes artistic flair !!!! What a fabulous piece Lynn...instantly a fave! Brilliant composition and handiwork! HCM!

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  12. marianneAugust 10, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    HCM!!!
    Your new piece of art looks amazing!
    I have been looking at your blog annnd saw all kinds of interesting things (and beautiful things as usual)
    I will try to comment on them later!
    Glad you liked my quilt :)
    I have no idea what this new technique is you are using but the results are great and yes those little cutouts would make perfect cards!!!

    See u later...............
    hugs and HCM to you!

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  13. KatiejaneAugust 10, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    Let's see, 65 hours at roughly $20 an hour makes this wall hanging around $1300.00 not counting materials, and worth every penny, I'd say! This is just beautiful, Lynn. Very creative and full of imagination. I love it!

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  14. CathieAugust 10, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    OMG Lynn - this is one of the coolest things I've ever seen. I absolutely love it - the color, the vibrancy, the stitching, the texture. What an amazing work of art. Stunning.

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  15. betchaiAugust 10, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    the painting is gorgeous, it really deserves its name "!"

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  16. TeriAugust 10, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    OHMYGOSH IT'S FABULOUS AND GORGEOUS AND STUNNING AND WONDERFUL AND I LOVE IT!!! A real WOWZER!! It was worth every minute!

    Love the cactus too.

    HCM my creative friend.

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  17. JulieAugust 10, 2009 at 7:53 PM

    This is the most beautiful, freehanded quilt I have ever seen!!! It is stunning, Lynn! You are a master of the quilting world! WOW!!!!!
    Happy CM!!!

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  18. gunnelsvenssonAugust 11, 2009 at 1:31 AM

    Lynn, this piece is great !!!!

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  19. AnonymousAugust 11, 2009 at 5:57 PM

    This piece just screams JOY! It is so happy.

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  20. studio loloAugust 12, 2009 at 6:26 AM

    Holy Cow!! I should have hung out with you for a weekend before I moved away. We would have had a blast!
    The quilt is amazing...woweeee!
    Great cactus shot too!
    HCM :)

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  21. Teri and her Stylish Adventure Cats August 23, 2009 at 2:28 PM

    This is amazing! Like a watercolored, stained glass window. It would look lovely in my Blogland Lane home, don't ya think?

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Thanks for leaving your comments as I love hearing from you. Your words of encouragement are why I continue to draw!

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