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Update on my health. I can’t seem to kick this sinus thing. I finished the antibiotic on Tuesday, but feel as if the infection is not gone. I had to run a guild business meeting this morning. I came home feeling lousy. I worked on the piece I’ll show you later, but am not feeling very energetic. Steve took me to our favorite neighborhood trattoria for supper – Cafe Citti. I had the house specialty of raviolini en brodo (raviolis in an a wonderful homemade broth) and Luca’s Garlicky Caesar salad and a glass of good Italian red table wine. Soup, garlic and red wine – a winning combo. I felt a little better.
Now on to my latest quilt. First, I want to show you work by one of my favorite artist’s – Ton Schulten. He is Dutch. Here is one of his paintings.
You can see more of his work here. I am on a quest to learn how to abstract scenes and landscapes. I love how he uses colorful shapes to suggest the elements of a landscape, using unpredictable colors.
Several months ago, I acquired Mrs. Mel’s fused scraps. I used some of them to construct a new Spooner Lake Aspen quiltlet. I used pieces of fabric and fused them in a sort of abstract way. Here it is:
The organza aspens do not show up as well on the cotton; they have a sort of ghostly look. I think I should have cut the mountains in the background in straight lines to really finish the abstraction. Anyway, I enjoyed this and will look for some other photos of landscapes, etc. to abstract.
Tomorrow morning I am getting my hair cut and in the afternoon I am going back to Dr. Felicity to see if she can help me get better.
I used to have sinus infections all the time until I went to an allergist. Now I get shots about once a month. Five years and only one sinus infection.
Also, I love the trees. I think the ghostly appearance is what is most wonderful.
thanks for sharing this artist…I really enjoy the way he has used his colors…Good person to learn abstraction from! Like both aspens but I think you can keep doing them for a while and see where it goes…a series! LOL!
Gerrie,
Your quilt is fabulous, and I like the ghostly look of the trees. BTW, THANK YOU for sharing this artist, I LOVE the work.
Feel better soon, Jen
Gerri,
How did you do the organza aspen overlay?
Did you paint or print it on the computer?
I enjoy seeing all your work.
This one is LOVELY – THANKS for posting it!!!
Dale Anne
I had regular sinus infections until I irrigated my sinuses every day. Now, I never get sick unless I stop irrigating for a week.
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This is quite wonderful how big is it?? I am sorry you are not feeling good….my Mom has been having ongoing sinus or something as well…no fun…this artist you present reminds me of the lady that was profiled on ” oregon art beat” last night…you will get to enjoy that show when you move up here…having my haircut always makes me feel better hope it does for you too!!
Stunning! I just love it. Did you paint the organza to get the bark texture? You certainly have mastered a wonderful satin stitch for the edge too! So who’s cutting your hair this time?
I like the ghostly look of the trees too. I love how this turned out…very cool.
holey moley — more stuff i love…abstract landscapes and that gorgeous quilt piece with trees again, my fave motif…was it diana who was goddess of the woods, flora and fauna? please get well soon…sinus infections are nasty lingerers from what i’ve heard… baby yourself is all you can do i guess…
Gerrie,
I LIKE the ghostly look of the trees. And your quilting is perfect for the piece. I’m sorry you are not 100 per cent. Rest, rest, rest. Drink lots of water.