It’s occurred to me that for some time now most of the things I’ve been doing have been very low-key in colour – lots of browns and dull greens and not much else. That is doubtless because we’ve just been though a long winter, and although Aberdeenshire in winter can be spectacular and dramatic, nobody could call it colourful. In fact, it’s a bit short of bright colours all year round, so if I want to do something in primary colours I usually have to retreat to a kind of folk-arty style. Here’s an example. I’m not sure where the idea came from – I think the tree came first and then I thought it needed something else so the horse came along
Blue horse under a colourful tree
This is of course one of those appliqués with thick satin stitch borders covering the edges of the cut fabric, but in this design it isn't really a problem. It's a simple, almost cartoonish design, and the fat borders aren't the same problem they would be in a more naturalistic design. In fact, they add a three-dimensional quality which I quite like
I love the tree! It’s so fun and fantastical. It’s not everyday you get to see a polka-doted abstract tree 🙂
This is such a happy scene! Lately I’ve seen a few things done in 3D. That would be a cute effect for the mane and tail! Love the happy colors!
Delightful! It’s a brilliant celebration of color. 🙂
There are tribal tones to it, wild celebration. I love it
OK, this is my new favorite, so whimsical.
You are a wonderful person and thanks again for all you do and share with us. You go the extra mile, always.
Love this fun, funky horse and tree! You could fringe the mane and tail of the horse too, for some extra 3D.
This is amazing as always! I love both the tree and the blue horse!
I love it. It’s such a carefree design.
I agree, very whimsical. Makes me think of giraffes and zebras.