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Antlers

Most of the past week’s work was for naught as it has been done and redone. I started out being true to the photo, but the thing is, nature likes camouflage and she does it so well! The antlers were just blending in – too much work for too little impact! In nature most everything is medium tones. I had to go really light to get the contrast that the piece needed. But it does bring in some needed lights. We are also overwhelmed with green and I liked the subtle addition of blue even though it was not in the original photo, you know there is sky up there somewhere!

I will probably still tweak the antlers and I am thinking about lightening the rump.

Yesterday the temperature was over 100 with a record breaking heat index for here of 118 and today promises more of the same so I will be staying inside to sew!

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2 Responses to “Antlers”

  1. Loretta Says:
    July 11th, 2011 at 4:25 pm

    Hi Ruth, Your elk, now with antlers, is looking wonderful. If I may comment, his/her neck jumps out at me…the perspective needs a bit of tweaking I think! I’m enjoying the process. I’ve taken a number of workshops with Ruth and have had a very difficult time selecting fabrics that work! so,I’m very appreciative of your selections and outcome. I’ll continue to learn from you. Thank you.

  2. Ruth Says:
    July 14th, 2011 at 7:17 am

    Loretta, I think it’s going to be OK – I LIKE that he jumps out at you!!