A couple of weeks ago I posted a paragraph about how I'd used a piece of Art Deco to inspire an embroidery. This week we have the same thing, only this time I got two different designs out of one Art Deco inspiration
Here's the original, a candlestick in the German Art Deco style (Jugendstil). I'm not sure how practical it would be as a candlestick (surely all those candles so close to each other would melt each other) but it's such a beautiful, balanced shape that maybe it doesn't matter
The Jugenstil candlestick
So when I was working on Cherri's collection of bags, I thought I could use the general shape of the candlestick as a basis for a tree design. The first version had only leaves, but that was rather boring so I added some flowers. Then all that open space on the sides began to annoy me so I put in some butterflies. The result is maybe a little over the top, but it's fun
Result number one – candlestick into flowering tree
Then I began to think that in those flamboyant shapes and colours I had lost something of the understated elegance of the original candlestick, so I played around with another approach which, although quite different, perhaps owes more to the Art Deco style
Result number two – maybe a little closer to the original?
I'm happy enough with both these designs – they each have their own character. Of course they're not as simple and elegant as the original, but I never intended to copy the candlestick directly, just used the beauty of the design as an inspiration for other things
I am always amazed with your designs. Both are so unique and beautiful.
Jane
Hello Mia, I prefer the first but the both are originals…your imagination have no limit!
Happy easter to you.
Oh, wow! The 2nd one is very new and unique feeling. I love the way the side flowers are very different, the pink one feels light and fluffy, while the blue is weightier and the purple is a little frilly. But they all fit together in a line that soothes the eye, almost like a Tessellation.
The first is really pretty, too, but I’m extraordinarily impressed with the 2nd.
I like both very much your imagination knows no bounds. I missed your picish one that is something.Love how each image is so clear as to what it is .
I love both of these designs and how close to the candlestick you stayed yet, went way beyond the plain candlestick. No. 1 is lovely folksy looking flowers, but No. 2 just really grabbed me and in such a different way. Lisa above really hit the details but the difference between – speaks so much for your critical artistic eye and how you can interrupt in such contrast. Is 2 stitch-able? So unique!!
Thanks for sharing these two. You are really expanding your talent.