And, I have finally got those staring eyes right.
This challenge is proving to be a huge learning experience, especially these faces. I am starting to get he hang of free motion machine stitching and in these faces am starting to get a more even stitch. But working in fabric is so different from paint and pencil. I started thinking that I would just copy the photographs but then found that the faces would take on a life of their own when put on fabric. It is if they were saying "this is how I want to be seen this time." Writers often say that their characters take on a life independent of them. I feel the same thing with these faces. This is the face I started with. He seems so much more present when transposed to fabric.
I find the collages used in the animation of Mohammad Reza Abedi in the The Cypress and the Crow really interesting so have tried to use some of that in this face. I have never used collage before but will use it more in the future.
Very expressive face. Good job on your quilting. I have several small projects waiting for quilting also. I guess I just need to jump right in there also.
Posted by: Wendy | 02/16/2010 at 02:09 PM
I still dont feel confident with the quilting but getting in there and doing it seems to improve my skills. It is daunting looking at all that fantastic quilting that others do.
Posted by: Carolyn Foley | 02/16/2010 at 10:20 PM
She's fabulous....love the colors.
Posted by: Pam Holland | 02/16/2010 at 11:24 PM
You must be busy. Week 11 is a HE week 12 a SHE. Are you doing too much again? Thanks Pammy, I do think Im improving and although I get anxious about it all Im loving it.
Posted by: Carolyn Foley | 02/17/2010 at 07:46 AM
OK, OK, lovey.....I thought the red lips were SHE lips....
Yes, I'm tired.... on the road again......(sing)
Don't get anxious.... I'm the one behind..... wait till you see the masks I found.!!!!
Posted by: Pam Holland | 02/17/2010 at 12:17 PM