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Tuesday, 18 June 2013

2013 Prairie Postcards

In 2011, I made a 'prairie postcard' landscape scene for each season.  In 2012, I made 45 more prairie scenes which I titled, 'Wish You Were Here'.  Last week I was inspired to create nearly 30 more!

4x6" art-to-mail (and/or frame)

So here they are, #46 to 72 which is my official 2013 set.  They are my 'underdone' pieces of art (underdone as opposed to overdone).  I like these.






I like that I can make a hundred different landscapes based one straight line and each time I end up with 100 different scenes that are highly recognizable even in their minimalism.

some pretty rayons for some pretty prairie sky coming up...

Enjoy your week as we head on into summer solstice!  Linking to The Needle & Thread Network.

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17 comments:

  1. Threadpainter18 June 2013 at 07:00

    Excellent Monika ... you are very inspiring with this post ! You are such a hard worker !
    Each one of these 'under-done' pieces will keep your attention and will develop into wonderful pieces of art, I am sure.

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  2. Flo @ Butterfly Quilting18 June 2013 at 08:14

    I really like the simplicity of these lines! And it truly does reflect the prairies! You love of the prairies shines through. :)

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  3. Unknown18 June 2013 at 08:19

    Monika,

    Beautiful work!!!!!

    hugs

    Maria Filomena,
    to Portugal

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  4. Anonymous18 June 2013 at 11:32

    these are all beautiful

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  5. Terri18 June 2013 at 12:08

    So pretty and so much simpler than your usual scenes... I love them! They make me think that I could do it, too.
    Hugs

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  6. Jennifer Scantlebury Vienneau18 June 2013 at 17:21

    These are great, Monika! Creating less can be such a good lesson sometimes. Any one of these would be a wonderful base for more stitching yet they stand as beautifully complete all on their own!

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  7. Kate18 June 2013 at 20:11

    Wow Monica:
    If I get one postcard finished, I think it is a good day. You are so productive.

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  8. JennyPennyPoppy18 June 2013 at 23:17

    Your choice of fabrics and lines make super neat looking postcards.

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  9. Susan J Barker19 June 2013 at 09:11

    I was going to say may I copy your ideas, but my thread is different, my fabric is different and my eye sees a bit different, so instead, May I be inspired by your idea? Well I am anyway, and I think I will make a few post cards of my own but using the deep green of the coast rain forest...

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  10. Jeito Mineiro de Ser19 June 2013 at 09:32

    Genial! Lindos!
    Um abraço!
    Egléa

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  11. Marjorie's Busy Corner19 June 2013 at 13:11

    Just lovely Monika!!

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  12. Jo19 June 2013 at 19:58

    Wow, what a collection you have made! I like making postcards as they can be a quick project!

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  13. PrairiePeasant19 June 2013 at 20:15

    Loving all of these, I hope you'll keep posting them on fb. I especially like the unexpected bits of commercial prints/batiks. Fun.

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  14. Laura lok19 June 2013 at 23:19

    beautiful. i am convinced you do not sleep how do you find time for it all???

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  15. Sew Sisters Quilt Shop20 June 2013 at 15:02

    They are so beautiful!
    Carol

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  16. josette.272@gmail.com23 June 2013 at 11:51

    jolies cartes biz

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  17. Sharon Kaiser@PhD Degree Programs28 June 2013 at 05:47

    Oh my goodness! This is truly sweet, superb and stunning! Actually, words are not enough to describe how I was really stunned by your works. I find them truly magical and a must have! Keep up the good work! You really are talented and skillful. Congratulations! Hope you’re having a swell day.

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