A few weeks ago, my daughter had a day off school and with her best friend, we decided to try paint pouring technique. We had a load of fun and the girls results were very interesting for a first time. I still have to varnish before we can hang
It made me think about what I could do to bring colors to fabrics. I started Googling and looking at Pinterest!!!!
Big Mistake!!!!
I found water marbling and fell in love......hard. Both of these pieces are on paper from artist Susan Pogany
Can you imagine making quilts with fabrics looking like that! OMG!!!
Now those are professional made. I am just starting to get my toes wet. It is a lot of trials and errors because I am still trying to find the right consistency for the "water" and for the paint. I've ordered a few things and asked my dad to make me a few tools. I am determined learn this art and include it in my artworks.
And for a finish....here is the baby elephant finish!!!
It made me think about what I could do to bring colors to fabrics. I started Googling and looking at Pinterest!!!!
Big Mistake!!!!
I found water marbling and fell in love......hard. Both of these pieces are on paper from artist Susan Pogany
Can you imagine making quilts with fabrics looking like that! OMG!!!
Now those are professional made. I am just starting to get my toes wet. It is a lot of trials and errors because I am still trying to find the right consistency for the "water" and for the paint. I've ordered a few things and asked my dad to make me a few tools. I am determined learn this art and include it in my artworks.
And for a finish....here is the baby elephant finish!!!
The elephant looks great! I love the quilting you chose.
ReplyDeleteThe paint pouring looks fun too. You should check out this old short documentary about a marbling company in England. Have fun!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vyga8VMWXKg
DeleteIn case the URL doesn't show up, look up "paper marbling grantchester documentary"
You can do marbling with fabric paint and shaving cream. It is slightly less messy than water. Marbled fabrics are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI love your elephant quilt. The face has such personality.
That elephant is wonderful! I especially love the way you quilted him. Great job! Have fun with your painting experiments. :)
ReplyDeleteYour elephant...is adorable...and makes me happy! Baby elephants are my favorite! Interesting painting technique. I'll be interested to see where you take this!
ReplyDeleteBonjour Yanicka, I really love you elephant piece. The background is really gorgeous. Good luck with learning the marbling. That could be a great project for a future Learning QAL!
ReplyDeleteWow that water marbling is so cool! Can't wait to see how you progress with it. Simply adore your baby elephant. What a triumph! Thanks for linking up to Wednesday Wait Loss.
ReplyDeleteIs this a Creation of your own or is there a pattern for this cutie? Amazing!
ReplyDeleteYou can find the pattern here
Deletehttps://www.yanickaquilt.com/fractured-image
This elephant mini is amazing, lovely and gorgeous. Beautiful!
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