tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post1751272830132656132..comments2023-05-27T05:24:50.805-07:00Comments on TWELVE BY TWELVE: Normal service will be resumed in the New YearDiane Perinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07447372718275554860noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-2651013772142270402012-12-13T18:04:41.841-08:002012-12-13T18:04:41.841-08:00Nooooooo! Not the kitchen bin! This is a backgroun...Nooooooo! Not the kitchen bin! This is a background for something, or a piece to be cut up and combined with other things. There is good stuff here, just not what you wanted today. Stick it in the back of a drawer and someday you'll find it and be surprised.<br /><br />Meanwhile, I can't wait to see what this is all leading to.Terry Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16650965451863656517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-23744915177098331782012-12-13T15:24:06.622-08:002012-12-13T15:24:06.622-08:00When I first looked at this piece, I thought it ra...When I first looked at this piece, I thought it rather interesting but I thought that the parts of the microwave were part of the piece. Those bits of color and the number graphic are in sharp contrast to the graceful black lines and subtle color changes in the piece. Don't throw it away--I think it needs to be bigger.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-12882821315687884782012-12-13T08:33:37.138-08:002012-12-13T08:33:37.138-08:00I am leaning toward agreeing with those who stated...I am leaning toward agreeing with those who stated that it really isn't as bad as you might think. I see shapes and contrast between the oranges and the dark lines. It does, indeed, look like a map. I totally understand, though, if you are not pleased with it. Don't be hard on yourself. We will wait patiently to see your new creation.Terri Stegmillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12937147195403484110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-34978329371928621522012-12-13T06:40:22.199-08:002012-12-13T06:40:22.199-08:00That's okay. You're going to make another...That's okay. You're going to make another one when you have time, and it's going to be great. <br />Françoisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11177778039745875900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-52308796605794937502012-12-12T14:57:11.406-08:002012-12-12T14:57:11.406-08:00Crayons! Oh the one thing I didnt try! Maybe if I ...Crayons! Oh the one thing I didnt try! Maybe if I coloured it in all black then scraped away some of the wax... Or maybe not!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589254083891378425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-85086612650149690882012-12-12T14:39:54.745-08:002012-12-12T14:39:54.745-08:00It is definitely not that bad. It is a wonderful p...It is definitely not that bad. It is a wonderful piece, waiting for a focal point or a bit of something to make me go ah ha! The elements that you have are working very well - it is textural and evokes a bit of mystery. You need to push this design a little further.Gerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06292762162661584206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-30466647410903875412012-12-12T10:07:47.899-08:002012-12-12T10:07:47.899-08:00Well, you do know I totally understand how this so...Well, you do know I totally understand how this sort of thing happens, and actually while I see the problems you refer to, I don't think it's as BAD as you think it is. (Are you SURE Neocolor crayons couldn't save it? Har har -- investing magical properties in those crayons again, that's me.) So I look forward to seeing where you end up with this idea. As Kirsty says in her post, sometimes the bad ones are necessary to lead to the good ones... Diane Perinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447372718275554860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-7827354498311591822012-12-12T08:06:39.600-08:002012-12-12T08:06:39.600-08:00If nothing else, it's obviously a map and that...If nothing else, it's obviously a map and that's a good part of your story. I hope that if/when you revisit this idea, the map will stay. I suspect your color scheme and surface decoration are what's betraying you as I remember your inspiration photo being more green and white, as is sugar cane itself. I sympathize with your disappointment in the work, but really, it does happen to all of us. You are in good company. :-) I look forward to seeing where you eventually take this idea once the pressure of time has passed.Kristin Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05955546754675680404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-55429470977585584672012-12-12T06:18:22.079-08:002012-12-12T06:18:22.079-08:00No need to apologize. It happens. I can see what y...No need to apologize. It happens. I can see what you are saying about this piece... especially about the lack of contrast and the fact that all that hand stitching doesn't really show up. (I've made that mistake many times over.) I can also see how the story may have been lost a bit. But... I don't think it's a complete dog. I love the graceful black lines. I love how some are connected and some not, some go off the edge and some don't. I also really like the dots and the idea that they might refer to facial decorations. You've set a very long list of expectations and parameters for your work. This has been really successful and generated a beautiful series... but is it too restrictive? <br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing. Really! It's very instructive to discuss our less than successful works.Deborah Boscherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15630878222793439712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519632209878236029.post-44143042412596451152012-12-12T03:01:11.619-08:002012-12-12T03:01:11.619-08:00Don't worry about it Helen, it's not the e...Don't worry about it Helen, it's not the end of the world. That's not until 21 December according to some doomsayers. If you wanted to show us something before the lights go out, you could always shoot for the chronologically pleasing date of 20/12/2012 20:12!<br /><br />But,seriously, even with vision and planning, some pieces just don't work so thank you for sharing your experience. Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05117195205038571265noreply@blogger.com