tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post1698255361907521840..comments2023-05-27T05:24:50.805-07:00Comments on TWELVE BY TWELVE: Aspens - yellow and purpleDiane Perinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07447372718275554860noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-13559826576114850382010-07-06T14:19:27.584-07:002010-07-06T14:19:27.584-07:00I really like the way the little 'bubble's...I really like the way the little 'bubble's hapes spill over from the foliage onto the sky. But, for me ( and its only my opinion) the starkness of the trunks distract me a little. maybe a little shading with neocolour crayons to take the starkness away? But what do I know?!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589254083891378425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-47435400917635625172010-07-04T12:49:12.409-07:002010-07-04T12:49:12.409-07:00I didn't guess this was yours either, which su...I didn't guess this was yours either, which surprises me because on second look it does have your deft hand. I think I expected your black outlines (though I wonder what this would look like with lilac ones?). It does have that hint of Arts and Crafts in the proportions and simplicity though that is so you. I really like your take on aspens -- it's refreshing (not that I don't still love Gerrie's wonderful trunks). This is just lovely and has a surprising depth. I like it very much.Kristin Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05955546754675680404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-46713179361107421612010-07-02T18:57:36.330-07:002010-07-02T18:57:36.330-07:00I wouldn't have picked this as yours, either, ...I wouldn't have picked this as yours, either, in part because of your stated opinion on aspens as a subject (ha), and also because of the lack of shading on the trunks and the treatment of the leaves. It sure works, though! <br />I like the way you used red to bridge the complements. It's vibrant and contemplative at the same time.Revalanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15523121402264988240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-49938246636646549802010-07-02T08:39:54.702-07:002010-07-02T08:39:54.702-07:00I love your story. I can feel the quiet place in ...I love your story. I can feel the quiet place in your quilt and all the wonderful memories of vacations.Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11561464255559358535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-40077151622043721782010-07-02T05:56:11.012-07:002010-07-02T05:56:11.012-07:00Terry.... I would not have guessed that this was y...Terry.... I would not have guessed that this was your quilt! I LOVE IT... I really enjoy your work, but I'm actually thrilled that you have been able to surprise me, especially with such glorious color. WELL DONE! <br /><br />There is an artist named Tony Abeyta who is Native American, and many of his quilts strike me as quilterly.... alas, his website has disappeared, but the closest I found of his Aspen/birch painting that I love is this one:<br /><br />http://www.adobegallery.com/detail.php?item_id=1265402611<br /><br />There is another, larger, with 3 figures in the foreground, with a composition similar to yours with the trees extending beyond the top... I printed it out years ago, and am so glad I did! <br /><br />Cheers, SarahSarah Ann Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05917752257414120820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-28034377984472512132010-07-02T02:17:34.808-07:002010-07-02T02:17:34.808-07:00Beautiful! I love the apparent simplicity of this ...Beautiful! I love the apparent simplicity of this piece. I like the colours you used and the way you did the tree trunks. And the little printed dots are just perfect.Françoisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11177778039745875900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-6686376382626773302010-07-01T15:38:22.803-07:002010-07-01T15:38:22.803-07:00I love your take on the aspen theme Terry. The si...I love your take on the aspen theme Terry. The simple but graphic tree trunks just pop on that palette of golden yellows and purples.Terri Stegmillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12937147195403484110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-41361066709203501742010-07-01T09:45:44.686-07:002010-07-01T09:45:44.686-07:00Beautiful interpretation of aspens, Terry! I am s...Beautiful interpretation of aspens, Terry! I am still trying to figure out what it is about the angles and lines of those tree trunks that said Terry to me as soon as the image appeared on the screen -- something about the clean graphic quality and the proportions, I think.<br /><br />For me, this works perfectly -- the glow of the leaves, the shimmery detail of the added texture to suggest leaves, the white trunks against the purple. And the proportions of the whole are just right. <br /><br />I'm glad you were able to do this with enjoyment and not a sense of rushing to meet a deadline. If you were feeling time pressure, maybe it pushed you to a simplicity that works beautifully.Diane Perinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447372718275554860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-15611616276866417072010-07-01T09:11:15.253-07:002010-07-01T09:11:15.253-07:00I love it!! I like the way you have concentrated o...I love it!! I like the way you have concentrated on that larger image. One of my first Aspen Quilts (which Teri Springer owns) was of a grove. You can almost hear the aspens quaking! A very effective abstraction.Gerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06292762162661584206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-27084157230674831462010-07-01T08:47:54.404-07:002010-07-01T08:47:54.404-07:00I just replaced the photo with a larger one. You s...I just replaced the photo with a larger one. You should be able to click on it for a closer look.Terry Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16650965451863656517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-84349694416293980492010-07-01T08:39:12.605-07:002010-07-01T08:39:12.605-07:00I want close ups too!. This is such a lovely take...I want close ups too!. This is such a lovely take on aspens, it kind of reminds me of a Wolf Kahn painting. The colors are kind of surreal, yet based in realism.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12821013559380002293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-69594888431716030622010-07-01T08:03:27.370-07:002010-07-01T08:03:27.370-07:00Lovely. Gosh, the picture is so teeny, though -- I...Lovely. Gosh, the picture is so teeny, though -- I want close ups of the quilting, the painted dots and the beautiful transitions between the colors. I think the trunks and branches are perfect.Deborah Boscherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15630878222793439712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-36971887511383974802010-07-01T06:11:16.909-07:002010-07-01T06:11:16.909-07:00I just found your blog and have become a "FOL...I just found your blog and have become a "FOLLOWER".....your Aspen quilt is wonderful. I loved reading the story behind your reasonings. Great job.<br />I'd love it if you visited my blog sometime.<br />Take care.<br />http://ravelly1-quiltzblog.blogspot.comRhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06471317644488778051noreply@blogger.com