A worktable filled with tree limbs. And shadows. And subtle patterns in teal. Splashes of pale mustard gold. Overlapped. Undefined. Waiting to be made into…. something.

Yesterday I spent time creating monoprinted fabric sections. I’m working on sheer polyester fabric. I’m working in color layers—all the pieces received the light teal background hit. Then all a splash of gold. Then all got a mid-value reversal: stencil-blocked tree forms on a darker teal background. And all received a hit of the darkest hues and value of some limb forms.

Same process for each. But, in the character of monoprint, each one is different.

These pieces are the product of the inspiration I wrote about last week. I’m still vey interested in the project, but I don’t yet have a plan for what to do next. (Except that it will turn into a large art quilt.)

Each individual printed piece still needs at lest one more hit – something darker, something with a more defined form. Same for all pieces? Theme and variations? I’m not sure yet.

And I’m beginning to feel like there should be some other, different, contrasting element to work in with these pieces, but I don’t know what yet. Maybe solid. Maybe strong geometric pattern to contrast with the organic limbs? I’m not sure.

I need to look at other works, do some sketches, spread these all out on the table more, and see what develops.

Meanwhile… here’s the other tree that greeted me this morning.

This one is the fruition of an outing into the Ocala Forest, a plowing through underbrush to find trees (not easily navigable going this year) and loading our sweet little choice into the car for the ride home. Last night we put on lights and family heirloom ornaments. Welcome to our home little tree.

Today I’m going to wrap some presents and enjoy a statewide zoom meeting with SAQA art quilt folks.

I send wishes for simple pleasures and creative endeavors to you and your home.

Thank you for reading.
I always enjoy questions and comments.
--Bobbi
bobbi@bobbibaughstudio.com

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