The latest "textile challenge" is Windows/Doors. As soon as I saw it I knew I wanted to have Gaudi as my source. I have been researching Gaudi Windows. Above is the first page from my sketchbook. I have drawn a brief sketch of an idea for the piece I want to make. I have also collected a few images of Gaudi windows. I also jotted down some design ideas, colour, texture etc.
Here is a more detailed drawing of my design idea.The Design Process
The background I have chosen for the wall hanging is pelmet vilene. I have covered it with blue abaca tissue.
I then covered each piece with lace, yarns, threads etc to give it some texture. I love the texture in Gaudi's buildings.
Here is another piece I covered with an open weave ribbon and some textured yarns. After stitching the fibres in place I then painted all the pieces with white undercoat paint. I have left it to dry and will paint it with the final colour on Friday (teaching tomorrow so no time in the studio). 
5 comments:
Always like seeing other artists sketchbooks--mine aren't so neat!
I love looking a sketchbooks and people's ways of working! This is looking really exciting Carol - where does this challenge come from? Once again I am in awa of your productivity!! I am resting after getting everything finished and mounted for the AVG exhibition
Loved the sketbook page. It's going to be a lovely piece of art. Gaudi is brilliant I agree.
Loved looking at your sketchbook and the design process. This hanging looks like it is going to be really amazing. You always throw yourself wholeheartedly into these challenges. I so admire you for that.
Its wonderful to see the process ~ I too love sketchbooks!! Jx
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