Comments on: Structures #75 http://blog.lisacall.com/2007/06/structures-75.html Images and writing about my abstract contemporary textile art by Lisa Call. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:44:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Lisa Call http://blog.lisacall.com/2007/06/structures-75.html#comment-12491 Lisa Call Wed, 11 Jul 2007 01:07:15 +0000 http://blog.lisacall.com/2007/06/structures-75.html#comment-12491 Laura it was wonderful to meet you also and you are most welcome Alyson. Diane - when I was talking about the lines not being what I wanted I was more referring to the pieced/sewn lines between the pieces of fabric - not the quilting lines. But your suggestions are interesting and I will think about them more. I have done some quilting that cuts across the design in the piecing but for the most part I don't like it as much. But I can see what you are saying. Laura it was wonderful to meet you also and you are most welcome Alyson.

Diane - when I was talking about the lines not being what I wanted I was more referring to the pieced/sewn lines between the pieces of fabric - not the quilting lines. But your suggestions are interesting and I will think about them more. I have done some quilting that cuts across the design in the piecing but for the most part I don’t like it as much. But I can see what you are saying.

]]> By: Diane Clancy http://blog.lisacall.com/2007/06/structures-75.html#comment-12300 Diane Clancy Sat, 30 Jun 2007 01:23:39 +0000 http://blog.lisacall.com/2007/06/structures-75.html#comment-12300 Hi Lisa, Alyson's sounds like such fun - wish I were 1500 miles closer than I am! This thought just came to my mind as I am thinking about what you wrote - what if the quilting pattern were what was different? It seems you quilting lines follow the line of the pieces. What if the quilting lines marched to a different drummer and went - say - just vertical, horizontal or diagonal? Would that work? I think that might change the feel that the pieces are a little separate ... I am not sure I am guessing right. I look at it to see what could bother me (since you want to change) and 4 small pieces are very different than say 10 small pieces. Maybe the quilting could integrate the pieces across the blocks ... well, my thought for the night. ~ Diane Clancy www.dianeclancy.com/blog Hi Lisa,

Alyson’s sounds like such fun - wish I were 1500 miles closer than I am!

This thought just came to my mind as I am thinking about what you wrote - what if the quilting pattern were what was different? It seems you quilting lines follow the line of the pieces.

What if the quilting lines marched to a different drummer and went - say - just vertical, horizontal or diagonal? Would that work? I think that might change the feel that the pieces are a little separate … I am not sure I am guessing right.

I look at it to see what could bother me (since you want to change) and 4 small pieces are very different than say 10 small pieces. Maybe the quilting could integrate the pieces across the blocks … well, my thought for the night.

~ Diane Clancy
http://www.dianeclancy.com/blog

]]> By: Laura Tyler http://blog.lisacall.com/2007/06/structures-75.html#comment-12283 Laura Tyler Thu, 28 Jun 2007 19:56:59 +0000 http://blog.lisacall.com/2007/06/structures-75.html#comment-12283 Dear Lisa, It was a pleasure meeting you at Alyson's on Tuesday. I love the new work, by the way... (especially "Structures 76"). Really exciting. All those rich, tonal blacks punctuated by your precise quilting. Beautiful! Dear Lisa,

It was a pleasure meeting you at Alyson’s on Tuesday. I love the new work, by the way… (especially “Structures 76″). Really exciting. All those rich, tonal blacks punctuated by your precise quilting. Beautiful!

]]> By: Alyson B. Stanfield http://blog.lisacall.com/2007/06/structures-75.html#comment-12280 Alyson B. Stanfield Thu, 28 Jun 2007 14:38:51 +0000 http://blog.lisacall.com/2007/06/structures-75.html#comment-12280 Thanks, Lisa! Your input for the book is invaluable. I always appreciate your straightforward opinions and willingness to help. As for Marty's advice, yes! Good fit. And, as I recall, that show got some write-ups in the paper. Thanks, Lisa! Your input for the book is invaluable. I always appreciate your straightforward opinions and willingness to help. As for Marty’s advice, yes! Good fit. And, as I recall, that show got some write-ups in the paper.

]]> By: Lisa Call http://blog.lisacall.com/2007/06/structures-75.html#comment-12263 Lisa Call Wed, 27 Jun 2007 18:02:03 +0000 http://blog.lisacall.com/2007/06/structures-75.html#comment-12263 Wanda - Thanks. Interesting idea mixing the leftovers, except I don't have any scraps left from the black and red piece and the other piece had only 3 or 4 pieces. Maybe I'll try your idea someday with larger quilts that have more leftovers. Thanks Cynthia - it was good to chat last night. Marty - thank you much for the link to the show. I will definitely check it out. Wanda - Thanks. Interesting idea mixing the leftovers, except I don’t have any scraps left from the black and red piece and the other piece had only 3 or 4 pieces. Maybe I’ll try your idea someday with larger quilts that have more leftovers.

Thanks Cynthia - it was good to chat last night.

Marty - thank you much for the link to the show. I will definitely check it out.

]]> By: Marty52 http://blog.lisacall.com/2007/06/structures-75.html#comment-12261 Marty52 Wed, 27 Jun 2007 16:25:03 +0000 http://blog.lisacall.com/2007/06/structures-75.html#comment-12261 Lisa - I'm not an expert; however, your quilts have such a wonderful modern vibe to me, have you ever considered displaying them in a venue like the Denver Modernism Show? Here's some info if you are interested: Gallery Section - Denver Modernism Show This year, the Denver Modernism Show will feature a special large gallery section devoted to contemporary modern art. Seeking abstract and representational artwork that fits in with the modernist aesthetic. This may include pop art, cubism, realism, surrealism, photography, collage, retro imagery and a wide range of styles--as long as it fits within a modern decor. Accepting 2-D and 3-D work in any medium, by artists of any age and from any location. All artwork must be delivered ready to hang or display. Entry fee of $10 per piece is due upon delivery of work. The Denver Modernism Show will retain a 20% commission on all work sold. Work (actual work - no slides or digital images) must be delivered to the Denver Studio Complex, 241 S. Cherokee St. on Thursday, August 23, 2007 between 2:00-5:00pm. For more information, go to: www.denvermodernism.com http://www.denvermodernism.com/about3.htm Lisa - I’m not an expert; however, your quilts have such a wonderful modern vibe to me, have you ever considered displaying them in a venue like the Denver Modernism Show? Here’s some info if you are interested:

Gallery Section - Denver Modernism Show
This year, the Denver Modernism Show will feature a special large gallery section devoted to contemporary modern art. Seeking abstract and representational artwork that fits in with the modernist aesthetic. This may include pop art, cubism, realism, surrealism, photography, collage, retro imagery and a wide range of styles–as long as it fits within a modern decor. Accepting 2-D and 3-D work in any medium, by artists of any age and from any location. All artwork must be delivered ready to hang or display. Entry fee of $10 per piece is due upon delivery of work. The Denver Modernism Show will retain a 20% commission on all work sold. Work (actual work - no slides or digital images) must be delivered to the Denver Studio Complex, 241 S. Cherokee St. on Thursday, August 23, 2007 between 2:00-5:00pm. For more information, go to: http://www.denvermodernism.com
http://www.denvermodernism.com/about3.htm

]]> By: cynthia http://blog.lisacall.com/2007/06/structures-75.html#comment-12256 cynthia Wed, 27 Jun 2007 14:19:46 +0000 http://blog.lisacall.com/2007/06/structures-75.html#comment-12256 I enjoyed our drive to and from Golden too Lisa! And you're right Alyson's book is going to be wonderful. On another note, I like the color palette on this smaller work. I enjoyed our drive to and from Golden too Lisa! And you’re right Alyson’s book is going to be wonderful.

On another note, I like the color palette on this smaller work.

]]> By: Wanda S. Hanson http://blog.lisacall.com/2007/06/structures-75.html#comment-12255 Wanda S. Hanson Wed, 27 Jun 2007 14:14:53 +0000 http://blog.lisacall.com/2007/06/structures-75.html#comment-12255 I really like these 2 new small pieces. What would happen if you mixed all of the leftover scraps of the 2 of them into a new piece? I like the rich palette of #76 but #75 is very soothing. The mix would be very exciting. Nothing makes me happier than working with the leftovers after I have finished a bigger project or 2. I really like these 2 new small pieces. What would happen if you mixed all of the leftover scraps of the 2 of them into a new piece? I like the rich palette of #76 but #75 is very soothing. The mix would be very exciting. Nothing makes me happier than working with the leftovers after I have finished a bigger project or 2.

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