I did my usual thing and painted a length of cloth to serve as the backing for In Dreams I Slept in a Cabin. I began by laying the cloth on my driveway and splattering textile paints on it.
Some targeted spray from the hose spread the paint around.
I went back in and added some yellow for highlights. As it dried, the paint wicked around and settled in the small folds in the cloth and the cracks in the driveway. After setting the paint, rinsing, and drying, it looked like this:
Normally the back is not seen when the work is displayed, but I know it's there and I want it to look unique and be appropriate for the work. It also brings me pleasure as I am doing the quilting.
Lots and lots and lots of quilting! This is a big one, and it took a substantial amount of time and attention to do it up right.
Up next, the big reveal.
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2 comments:
did you thin down the textile paint before splattering?
Yes, I do. I just eyeball it, maybe a 1:4 ratio.
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