Terpsichore: Quilted Art Wall Hanging and 50 similar items

The challenge for Terpsichore called for the expression of a mood through color. The colorful striped fabric started me out; I folded it so that the colors radiated out for the dress. The gold fabric entered into the picture just for the body, but it worked well for the border, with a lace edging over it. I used Angelina fiber for the hair and collar, along with a bit of Lumiere paint, and sequins for the eyes. I had found a tiny gold rose for a flower in the dancer's mouth, but lost it, so I made that out of fabric paint. The background is from a piece that I bought for another piece, not quite something I would generally use, but it added a bright background. As for the title, Terpsichore is the Greek Muse of Choral Song and Dance, and lent her name to a type of dance from the Middle Ages. Size: 25" x 16" My artwork is mounted on foam core, which creates a light-weight but rigid piece with a wire for hanging and a felt backing. It is treated with a sun-block spray, although prolonged exposure to direct sunlight may eventually cause fading.