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Sunday, January 31, 2016

My Favourite Book Is... - Denise Griffiths - "Matisse Catalogue"

                 My Favourite Book Is, Denise Griffiths

                         "Matisse Catalogue"

When I heard the challenge was Favourite Book I thought, that is easy. But I have read and enjoyed a lot of books in my life time and never twice, in memory, so no favourites as such.

While putting some things away today I noticed a book on Henri Matisse the artist. I have used this book many times over the years as a reference or to spark some inspiration from, so I thought why not him. He is one of my favourite artists and I have looked at this book a lot so it has to be a favourite.

Technically it is called a catalogue as it was from an exhibition at the Queensland Art Gallery but it is everything a good book is and more.

I have a lot of fabric with images of Matisse artwork on them. I chose one block and added my own version of his style with leftover solid colour fabric.

It was his paper cutout designs I chose as he did theses while recovering from a severe illness and wasn't to get out of bed and paint.

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8 comments:

  1. Monique KleinhansFebruary 1, 2016 at 12:36 AM

    Great source of inspiration! How fun to see his style represented in fabric.

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  2. UnknownFebruary 1, 2016 at 7:53 AM

    Wonderful quilt. Great colours great inspiration. Matisse is also one of my fav artists. I visited his chapel in France some years ago, so moving. Thanks for reminding me of that.

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  3. Janet HartjeFebruary 1, 2016 at 1:01 PM

    I hadn't even thought of an art book and I have a few. So clever. Your Matisse is perfect. Love the colors.

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  4. Fleur MaddernFebruary 1, 2016 at 8:23 PM

    Clear and simple lines, yet very effective.
    I actually thought this was Marty's quilt when I first saw it, it looks like her style, there you go, Marty - Matisse not much difference!
    Good work Denise.

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  5. Marty MasonFebruary 1, 2016 at 11:50 PM

    How perfectly artfilled. This had to be so much fun to make. It is certainly wonderful to look at.

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  6. Shruti DandekarFebruary 2, 2016 at 2:11 AM

    Lovely quilt!!! I like it! I googled Matisse and you have GOT the design spot on!

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  7. JayeFebruary 2, 2016 at 4:36 AM

    I am really loving the vast variety we are having for this challenge! What a wonderful depiction of Matisse! I love his work too, and you have really made a great example of his art!

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  8. RobynFebruary 2, 2016 at 3:54 PM

    I'm a fan of Matisse's paper cuts as well. This is a fantastic interpretation. Great idea to use a catalogue.

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