OMG (Organic, Modern, Graphic) ... .something new.....

I've never felt I am particularly artistic so when I saw this OMG quilt challenges on Facebook I decided this is a way I can stretch myself 'artistically'

We are given a picture chosen by Helen Godden (quilt artist extraordinaire) to use as inspiration.

The shapes need to be organic, no line piecing and the quilting should be a feature.

I have been choosing to do mine 4.5 x 6.5" to start off -  I may be brave enough to try bigger designs as I go along

This is my January piece

... and my February piece....

Just showing off the process I used - this was my first drawing which I made up from the picture.  I was really stuck and Helen suggested using the shapes and then putting them differently - and not to be frightened to overlap pieces

I chose to cut out the shapes so that I could then play with them into something I liked...

... add a bit of colour....

and then this is what I used to quilt and frame...

I am really finding this a challenging activity.  I'm not as happy with my second one, but I am learning.

Having never been a modern art follower/understander I find I am having a lot of fun... I will be creating a deep and meaningful story to all of these too!

I'd love your thoughts on modern art

Righto, Gotto Go... the challenge picture for March is out and I need to get my pencils sharpened!