Last October, asked by my city's Chamber of Commerce if I would accept a commission to make an art quilt to hang in the lobby of the new Jetport, I paused about 3 seconds. My brain was shouting, "WHAT! are you crazy to accept a commission?" My mouth never listens to my brain, and it said that I would be delighted. Of course the panic quickly dissolved as I was told that I would have free rein on the design. The new Jetport terminal is a rustic, craftsman style building, so I thought it best to create something to fit with that theme. I listened to suggestions and thoughts from the committee. They liked the idea of a autumn trees with a sunset. So I am off in a tizzy to have it completed by the first of December .
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| full size sketch on freezer paper |
pattern drawn and begun
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| November progress with deadline looming |
Thankfully, there was a bit a construction delay on the Jetport and I was able to get it completed in time for today's grand opening
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The quilt was delivered and hung on the stone fireplace on Tuesday. I was thrilled to see another of my art quilts hanging in a commercial location.
What an honor.
Now back to a more relaxed schedule.
Ms. Iris is waiting to be quilted.
I love the lighting and the way you made the trees seem to glow.
ReplyDeleteLovely......the colors behind the tree limbs truly makes this piece. Congrats to you for a job well done!
ReplyDeleteMy Best To You,
LuAnn in Oregon
luannkessi.blogspot.com
Thank you so much Marti. It was fun to create.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, it is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! Your work is so amazing and so inspiring! Congrats on the commission, what a great achievement!!
ReplyDeleteThey are lucky to have your beautiful art piece - just gorgeous!!! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteWow! Worth every minute of time you spent on it.
ReplyDeleteOh, how wonderful. I'm feeling all the excitement that must have come with this commission. And how beautiful the finished piece. Trees are one of my favorite things to use in my art.
ReplyDeleteCongrats Mary....it's absolutely stunning, so full of light.
ReplyDeleteMary, It looks absolutely stunning! Congratulations on the big finish.
ReplyDeleteThe jetport will be definitely on my list to visit when I am passing by.
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gorgeous and it looks stunning in place. woohoo!
ReplyDeleteOooh, how beautiful. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning! I think of how many people will see it over the years and be amazed at your work.
ReplyDeleteWOW...Fantastic, and my very favorite subject...TREES! Love it! ♥♥3
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, you are a master at selecting just the right fabrics. I am so pleased to hear that your city commissioned it for such a public pace.
ReplyDeleteYour works are awewome! I love the blues of the Iris! =)
ReplyDeletehugZ,
annie
This is outstanding, Mary, a true artist's art quilt. You must not only be very happy with it, but happy to have it finished and hung in its right place. I especially love the way the trees are so rooted into the ground.
ReplyDeleteJust saw this! Congratulations on getting the commission and the beautiful piece that resulted!
ReplyDeleteHi, Mary. Beautiful commission piece--congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThe iris piece is sumptuous. Hope you're staying warm--great quilting weather.
best, nadia
Congratulation to a finished commission ! It's a stunning piece - I love it !
ReplyDeleteI found you through Mari's blog. What beautiful work! I love the autumn trees! Fall is my favorite season of all because the colors are so bountiful and the holidays are approaching!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!!!!!! I am loving your current project and to see how you created it. Always an inspiration!
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