Thursday, April 1, 2010

Tis done....

The very last element to add to this piece was the red lines accompanying the escaping bird in flight. To determine where to place these I first printed out a postcard size image of the whole piece. Then placed tracing paper over this and started to sketch in some lines.

In the end I decided on just the two lines.

Well, I think it is now done. I shall leave it to 'rest' for awhile, then complete the edges/finishing. I am not yet quite sure how I will go about this. Overall size 145cm/57" x 115cm/45".

It does seem ages ago since I put up the first progress image of this piece. I have never done this so openly before, preferring just to show segments of a piece in progress. I think I have been very brave and there were certainly a few moments when I thought I must be daft! It certainly kept me focused.

I went to an artists' talk a few weeks back and the artist said she never knew what she was doing, and hoped that it would stay that way. I recognise this sentiment entirely as it reflects the way I work too. Long may it continue!

9 comments:

  1. Those lines are wonderful. Loved watching this come together.

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  2. Thank you for sharing this process. We so seldom get to see how other peoples work develops. Love the piece and the joyful expression of the bird and the red lines.

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  3. I do hope i get to see it when visiting!!

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  4. I have really enjoyed being able to watch the process of this project. It is very interesting to see how another person works. I love the way it turned out.

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  5. Have to agree with all that was said above......it was a treat to watch you work Diana! The lines just add so much to all you 'said' in your piece.

    Happy Easter!

    xo

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  6. Thank you everyone for all your kind comments. It has been quite a public journey! I will try to show it again when all the edges finished etc.

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  7. You are very brave to put this out there for us, and I hope you are not sorry you did it. I really enjoyed watching your process.

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  8. Great outcome - fascinating journey - yes very brave - hope you'll continue.

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