The prompt of “Change in Colours” seemed a simple one but given I am working in a series it took a bit of thought. The easiest solution was just to completely change colours and do something about change of seasons but the more I thought about it I kept thinking about changing up the series the the gathering momentum of where its going to end up.

I love the change in seasons and no that coming out of winter people generally have a more positive approach to life as the skies clear and the days become sunnier! You want to get out and do things! In New Zealand we are heading into winter and the momentum change for me is to create works for upcoming exhibitions. I can find more time in the cooler months and the momentum and pressure grow as I approach deadlines! Then coming out of winter for me is better weather to create my hand treated fabrics.

I have certainly changed colours from previous rounds and have gone to a brighter palate bringing in the oranges and the yellows to show a change in mood and excitement over what is to come. You can see the change when compared with the previous reveal of “Breaking Habits” shown below.

So I almost see this round as a resting point before I start to build and change over the coming months with the other rounds. I know I am heading in the right direction and my series is coming together. You get to see one at a time but I’m hoping next reveal will also have an added photo of the first six pieces so you can share the change and the process.

This piece is long and skinny this time and is the sixth in round 4. I have started at 25 inches wide and gone down to 9 inches wide and from round 7 will start to work my way back up from 9 to 25 inches wide. All pieces are 40 inches high.

Hand treated and dyed fabrics. Machine pieced and quilted. Fused applique. 9in W x 40in H