To go forward with the feather idea, I want to talk about story. I think this is a big part of who you are in relationship to a symbol. A personal symbol has two parts I think. the stylized design, which can evolve quite slowly, and its personal context or story, which shapes it even further. What are you thinking? What is in your head when you think magic feather? How will you connect it to yourself in some way?
Lets do some feather storming...
So when you link an image to an idea, when you need a connection, the simplest thing is to make a transition between them. Form a physical connection. Give them context. Just quilting or overlapping works, but one of my favorite things, is to use dots to make them touch in some symbolic way.
The stitch? I like to use thread beads. Simpler and more sturdy than a french knot. Easier, less stressful...the thread bead is a happy stitch that anyone can do.
Gee, I almost see this a an energy field today, like all of us trying to make a difference, separated yet together and taking a beautiful shape in the process...
Tip: don't worry about the back of what you are doing. It is just the path to expression.
So.
What if we try applique feathers? I will see you next time with a bit about applique.
You are free to use my designs for this charity project. I hope not to see my journal pages published anywhere or my designs used for personal profit. I hate to have to say these things, but hey...this project is about giving, don't spoil it by making it all about you. Lets keep these feathers floating around freely.
