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Inspired by Science – Mini Art Piece

September 20, 2017 by Clara Nartey 4 Comments

For a while, I’ve been talking about my region’s upcoming exhibition, “Inspired by Science”. Well, the prospectus provides two options for members of my art group to enter their works – A trunk show and then the main show.

 

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The size requirement for the trunk show is 12″ x 12″.  Since I’m the managing curator for the show, I’ve got to set a good example, right.  So well, I don’t have a choice. I’ve got to enter a piece in the main exhibit as well as in the trunk show.

So I started working on my trunk show piece a couple of weeks back. And I shared work in progress photos of the first part with you.  This week, let’s continue where I left off.

I’m going to be doing some creative drawing to add details.

Under the Microscope #1 - Detail View
Beginning to draw thread lines and thread shading

I began by adding more branches to the dendrites

Under the Microscope #1 - Detail View
Adding more tree branches to dendrites

Next, I started to add small colorful organic shapes cut out of fabrics

Under the Microscope #1 - Detail View
Adding cutouts

And finally, I drew some more cell-like shapes using thread.

Under the Microscope #1 - Detail View
“Under the Microscope” – Fabric Collage, stitched Drawing by Clara Nartey

And here are a few detail photos.

Under the Microscope #1 - Detail View
Under the Microscope #1 -Detail View

 

Under the Microscope #1 - Detail View
Under the Microscope #1 – Detail View

 

I haven’t posted a video of me drawing with thread for a long time so this time I did.  Check out the video to see the steps I took to create this trunk showpiece.

 

Your Turn

I think I may have added too many details with the threads. My original idea was not to have so much detail in the background.  What do you think? Do you think the details turned out to be an overkill or you like it just the way it is?

Write your thoughts down in the comments section. I can’t wait to hear what you’ve got to say. Chat soon.

Warmest Regards,

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You may also be interested in these posts in the series:

Part1: Basting with Fusibles
Part2: Gain Color Confidence Now

Part 3: Line Drawings with Thread
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Comments

  1. Laura Bundesen says

    September 21, 2017 at 1:09 pm

    That’s a really beautiful piece Clara!

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    • Clara Nartey says

      September 21, 2017 at 1:11 pm

      Aww, Laura. That’s so nice of you. At first, I liked it very much. Then I wasn’t so sure about it. Then I looked at it and liked it again. I don’t know if that ever happens to you. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Joan says

    September 21, 2017 at 8:41 pm

    I like the energy it conveys and the details. A few smaller colored cells floating in the upper right might accentuate depth.

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    • Clara Nartey says

      September 21, 2017 at 9:17 pm

      Thanks Joan. I truly appreciate your feedback.

      xoxo
      Clara.

      Reply

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