Caro Higgs – Decay #2 – Leaves
Inspired by the patterns of leaf veins as they decompose and the old piece of work on de-coloured black cotton.
I have continued to stitch a part of the tree used for the first in my series adding leaf prints, lino and wood block, to the thermofax patterns from the original work. I have then hand stitched the veins with variegated threads, the print colours were chosen to depict differing stages of decay, the background is hand stitched
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The leaves, coloured ones and quilted ones, are blending together so well ! it makes the surface very interesting.
This is beautiful.
The transparent leaves contrast beautifully with the background, creating a lovely effect alongside the other leaves.
As always, I love your stitching that transforms the whole piece of cloth into the story of decaying leaves. Well done!
The color combination is so appropriate for the theme. I love the stitching you do that completes the piece.
I love how you used different printing techniques and how it blends. Very nice stitching.
This is a fascinating composition in terms of color, balance and line placement. It is very realistic.
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Beautiful continuation of the tree. Love all the layering and stitching of the leaves and their different stages of decay. Well done!
Superb, choice of colours and design, using skeleton leaf design was a great idea.
The different colors and shapes of the leaves are such a beautiful addition to the leafprint. Composition and stitching are superb.
You have shown the different stages of decay with different printing techniques. Love the skeleton leaves. The colours are very well chosen. Great stitching!
The contrast in your colours is very effective. Beautiful embroidered leaves. The quilting gives so much texture to your piece. Stunning!
I love the fabric choice and the way that you have used stitches to add the design, that really gives the impression of decaying leaves. This is a lovely piece of work
Lovely work. The use of different techniques provides depth and layers within the design. Beautiful stitching.
It looks like an essence of decayed leaves – the colors and delicate structures just hit the spot!