Yes, I know less is supposed to be more, and maybe sometimes it may be. But as far as these embroideries are concerned, I do like a really complicated design. It gives the eye something to play with and the brain something to think about. A while back I did a study of trees on a bank, which was OK (and in fact it got sold at one of our local exhibitions). But – I don’t know – it just looked a bit bare to me.
Bare trees on the slope
So I added some undergrowth and made the tree branches and twigs a lot more complicated, and I think it’s better
Not so bare trees on the slope
That’s one of the nice things about this medium – if you don’t like the way something turns out you can just tweak the design a bit and maybe change the colours, and you can make a real difference. Here’s another example – a study of some trees on the road down to Royal Deeside.
More bare trees…
It’s OK, but again, it looks a bit bare. And again the addition of some undergrowth and bushes in the background improves it
Better…
But it still could use a little more detailing. I think I feel some more undergrowth coming on – and maybe some long grass in the foreground – and maybe some more twigs on the trees…
Wow, Mia, your work never ceases to amaze me.
Job well done on both of these…but this is a show of what can be done to change, with a big impact!
I agree with the “Wow!”
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I like the first pic. When I saw it, I didn’t know why you’d want to change it. Then I saw the 2nd. Wow. I do like the undergrowth added, but I think my favorite things are the added painting in the background of the ground and added roots.
I may actually like the first Trees of Royal Deeside best. I’m still looking and trying to figure it out.
Fantastic! Agree that the first one looked bare and thought that was the finished product before scrolling down and seeing the end results. It’s wonderful to follow along with your thinking process and your design development. If I could digitize, you’d really inspire me. As it is you inspire me to look at nature with a clearer eye. Thank you for sharing.
O Mia! Al the embroidery is so great! You are a gifted artist! Thank you for sharing!
Love love love your more is better trees. I can see a murder of crows sitting in the branches of the first picture taunting a cat on the ground and sheep grazing under the woods of the second picture. Happy Easter weekend.