A few weeks ago on a hike we came upon an osprey nest high up on a dead tree and the mother was circling and yelling at us. She was none to happy. It was quite a site. So for my next bird quilt I wanted to do an osprey - a truly magestic bird.
Here is the photo I worked from
A line drawing from the photo
Applique added
Inktense pencil touches (still wet here)
Finding a background
Quilted and finished.
I shall call her Olive ;-)
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You have a way with eyes, Carol. The piece is stunning - the eye makes the perfect focal point.
ReplyDeleteYes! so beautiful. A perfect tribute to a majestic bird.
ReplyDeleteReally in character, and so well-executed, the quilting plays so well with the shapes.
ReplyDeleteThis is so gorgeous!!! Love seeing your process. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletethe eye! Awesome tute and workmanship!
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