Looking at sketchbook work from way back and comparing it to current work for my embroiderers ledger. In these images there is an obvious difference in terms of colour but looking at the older work, the white, the lace like structure...they both say 'me', Karen. I enjoy the occasional foray into colour, reminding myself that colour actually exits and is valid yet I always go back to white in the end. Diversity....I adore white, others stay away from white. It doesn't matter in the end, creating with white or colour...both are equally worthy.
And talking of white, I worked more on my cloth last night but I had a passing thought that maybe you were bored of seeing that, it's getting a bit monotonous for you, especially those of you who prefer colour. Is it? boring you, becoming monotonous? For today I can vary that, add some colour. It won't always be like that because as I say, white is me, it's what I do....there will be the occasional splash of colour sometimes though.
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It could never be monotonous, I always look forward to seeing it. Lovely to see the splashes of colour, but it makes us appreciate the white even more. We wouldn't want to you who you are
never boring. even though it's white, it's still different and interesting. those of us who come here enjoy seeing the YOU that is represented.
It certainly is not boring! It is quite beautiful and I doubt anyone would disagree. I often look at all white embroidery, clothing, homes and feel quite envious, I love the peaceful look of all white. I have tried to be all white and find myself injecting pops of colour, I just can't help myself, I wish I could be more restrained. So no, never ever monotonous, if anything, it is the consistency of all white that holds the appeal.
Sometimes it's a bit scary to look back on past work, sometimes it's really pleasing, and sometimes it engenders new ideas - all good reasons for the occasional retrospective!
Keep the white coming!!! Great art/handwork is never boring!
It's never boring seeing your your work Karen, be it in white or with splashes of colour... I always used to like colour, big and bold and clashing but now I'm changing my opinion but I think I will always have to add a touch of delicate colour :)
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Never monotonous, never boring, always beautiful and inspiring. It is such a pleasure to see how much you can 'say' with just this one delicate, subtle and exquisite colour.
Monotonous? NEVER!!!!!! White/colour - they're all fun to see through your eyes.
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