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| preparing for a Silver Spring threadpainting |
I spent my entire childhood on the farm, drawing. I didn't think it was a necessary step from photo to stitch. (Everyone said it was. I just didn't believe it.)
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| Age 7. I drew this with a ruler. ; ) |
I love how sketching out a photo draws me in to see more. I love how much it teaches me. For example, I learned that flowers never grow in isolation. They grow in clusters and clumps. Even the uncut grass naturally grows in clumps. I just noticed the grass in a picture today. How many times have I stitched grass!?? I should have known better.
As I sketch, the intended stitches become clear to me. I love how much it prepares me for the final piece. It simplifies everything I need to do. It allows me to make minor changes in composition before I begin sewing.
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| from source photo #8039 |
I never thought I would enjoy sketching first. I found it a very tedious task before, but now I can appreciate the benefits.
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I also love the fact that it has been just over one year since I chickened out of having Carpal Tunnel surgery. Remember that? It's been over a year now with no problems thanks to regular therapeutic massage on my arms & shoulders! Awesome. That's where I'm heading once the kids are off to school... oohhhh I am definitely needing it after all the stitching and snow shoveling.
HAPPY THURSDAY!
It's lovely to see your sketches, it's something I struggle with too, but usually starting is the hardest part :)
ReplyDeleteLove your sketches! And what an amazing one at 7 years old! I enjoy sketching too, find it very relaxing, but I don't usually star with a sketch because most of my pieces are not scenes. Sometimes I sketch layouts which often change.
ReplyDeleteI mostly like to sketch my details like flowers, shells, birds, etc.
I'm glad the therapy is working for you.
coucou quel coup de crayon j aime trop c est super ce que tu as dessine biz
ReplyDeleteWay to go, Monika !!
ReplyDeleteLovely, lovely ... keep up the good work !!