It's time for a new Bee Sewcial @beesewcial prompt, and it's my turn! The theme is "Ode to Joy," and I want my beemates to think about things that give them joy. What is their bliss? In what do they find a sense of wonder?
Here are my instructions to them....
I'm asking for six to eight 6.5" blocks (untrimmed is ok). Be a minimalist. IE. each 'design' should be constructed in a minimal way. It can be a recognizable thing (like my fork, which represents my love of cooking, trying new recipes, and eating out); or it can be less or non-recognizable (like my 'circle' of family). Either is fine.
For colors, think black and white - ie. white background and black 'figure'. Various substrates are fine as long as they are washable. A mix of white and off-white (snow) is good, but not much darker, please. For the black, I'd really prefer black-black if you can. Occasionally feel free to use a small/partial colored element instead of black in the figure; but no more that what you see that I've used in a block though. Don't feel like you have to use color beyond the black and white, but you can if you feel inclined to.
I'm planning on making two more blocks, but I've really enjoyed what I've made so far. Of course I can't wait to see what my beemates make!
'Ode to Joy', that's a fun piecing challenge for sure, table, cup, tree....
ReplyDeleteThese are delightful. I'm very curious to see everything that gets made. I'm already pondering what I would do... good exercise!
ReplyDeleteYou have some really good blocks made - I like the little pops of color now and then. I look forward to seeing the blocks that come in!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great prompt! I may ask my fall retreaters to do something similar.
ReplyDeleteI like the title of your inspiration. It's somewhat similar to a challenge Clara Stoikow (bimbambuki) made a couple years ago - "Things that Bring Us Joy." I made a ukulele quilt block for her. I really like your abstract improv designs, especially the drama of black and white. I think you have a great idea here, and sure understand why you're looking forward to receive blocks from your bee mates!
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