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Sunrise/Sunset
Representative
Coreen Zerr
A serene sunset scene on a beach on Vancouver Island inspired this
piece.
Techniques: strip piecing, thread play.
Techniques:
Strip piecing is a favourite construction method of mine so it was
a natural progression for me to strip piece this beautiful sunset. I also
created this piece while on retreat on beautiful Quadra Island which is a very
inspiring setting.
Process:
These
photos were taken at Homewood on Quadra Island while I was on retreat there and
worked on the entry to Abstraction. As My husband I were travelling south for
the winter the push was on to finish this at retreat so I could hand it over to
Paulette Cornish to do the abstracted version for the show. I panicked that I
had made it much to wide for the size requirements and was worried I had to cut
it off where I have placed the green masking tape. Luckily on of the gals had
an Ipad with internet service that looked up the entry requirements and saved
it before I chopped it off too short- I had the right width all along!!!!!
Close call though........
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Abstract
Paulette Cornish
Geometric simplification of the architecture of the coastal mountains contrasted against the strong horizontal lines of the sea and sky is a principle objective. Inclusion of the wharf is an unsettling reminder of man's encroachment upon nature.
Techniques: Machine-Pieced, Machine Quilted, Machine Appliquéd, Hand Appliquéd.
Process:
Process:
My purposes for my piece are:
1. An Ansell Adams black and white piece(shades of grey really).
2. Geometrics shapes for the landscape.(Lauren Harris’s
pieces)
3. A study of value in the different parts of the sky and sea.
4. Make the values distinct and linear.
5. A quiet piece with as little quilting as possible so as not to
disturb the basic visual elements.
CREATIVITY IS A MESSY BUSINESS IN MY STUDIO!
DECISIONS TO BE MADE:
- ISLANDS-silk; shape; size
- Value and fabric decisions, size of strips Bronze foil; gold foil
- Silk--love the feel and the nubby quality of it!
PROBLEMS!
One cotton fabric would not sew flat without
wrinkles; sewed,cut,recut, sewed 5 times...little of it left but it seemed to
always be on the bias. Bought an iron that would not steam! So dry ironed rest of time! 
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