Genevieve Guadalupe – Nature #4
Saguaro
The saguaro is a tree like cactus species native to the Sonoran Desert. Saguaro often exceed 150 years and they may grow their first side arm around 75-100 years of age. Arms are developed to increase the plant’s reproductive capacity as it leads to more flowers and fruit. A saguaro can absorb and store considerable amounts of rainwater, visibly expanding in the process, while slowly using the stored water as needed. This allows them to survive extended periods of drought.
Materials and technique: hand dyed cotton fabric, cotton batting, poly thread, machine pieced background, raw edge applique, machine quilted.
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I really like the way that your pieces are all linked through the pastel colours of the landscape, another striking image, lovely!
The colours of your background fabric remind of the sunsets found in the desert. Beautiful quilting.
Always this simplicity of form and contrast of color that makes your quilts so carracteristic !
Very balanced and harmonious composition.
I remember how excited I was the first time I saw saguaro So high and big on the surface. and I really like the minimalism in your work.
First, thank you for the story. The simplicity of your work is always striking and corresponds with art principle Less is More really well. Bravo!
You have truly captured the spirit of the Saguaro cactus and your use of color is wonderful and exciting. The very simplistic style of quilting was a good choice.
Great visual interpretation and composition. Love how your series are all connected by color and stitching. Another beautiful quilt, love it!
A very dramatic design and the colours you have chosen work beautifully to showcase the saguaro to full affect. Beautiful
Very effective use of a silhouette. A dramatic shape set against a subtle background.
Always impressed with the minimalism in your quilts used to great effect. The tree makes for such a striking silhouette! Love the pastel colors and the very neat stitching. Well done!
Again a striking piece in your series. Always love your graphic composition and your use of color. Bravo.
Your series is enriched with further excellent work. The choice of pastel colours and shapes of the background highlights your saguaro perfectly. I love the minimalism and continuity of this series. Super Bravo!
A lovely addition to your series. A great silhouette of the cactus. The stitching is as accurate as always.
Great combination of this bold plant and delicate, soft surroundings, love it!