52 Ways to Look at the River, Update 5

Weeks 1 - 32, 52 Ways to Look at the River

 Time flies when you are having fun!  I am up to week 32 in my year long, self directed project, 52 Ways to Look at the River.  Every week I travel to a locale along the Susquehanna River and take a picture.  That image provides the inspiration for a fiber art panel.  The panels are 6" x 12", and are mainly needlefelted with wool and silk, with added detailing by stitch and applique (no fusing).  In the photo above they are informally pinned on a foam board.  I am still mulling over the possibilities for the final presentation.


What I've learned so far:
*The focus and discipline required to stay on track is considerable, but very worthwhile.
*My skills in this format are increasing exponentially
*The unplanned progression from abstract to detailed representation continues unabated.
*I am grateful for a deep and wide stash of fabric and materials that I can pull from as needed.
*My initial goal of spending 90 minutes fabricating each panel has gone out the window: my average time now is 3 hours.
*The interest and support shown for the project is very gratifying, and helps to keep me on track.  Thank you!.

Here are the individual panels for weeks 25 - 32:

Week 25, 52 Ways to Look at the River

Week 26, 52 Ways to Look at the River

Week 27, 52 Ways to Look at the River

Week 28, 52 Ways to Look at the River

Week 29, 52 Ways to Look at the River

Week 30, 52 Ways to Look at the River

Week 31, 52 Ways to Look at the River

Week 32, 52 Ways to Look at the River

The weather for the most part was unseasonably warm this fall and early winter, and I was beginning to despair of getting any snow and ice images.  A huge snowfall two weeks ago laid that concern to rest, and I had to fight my way down to the river for the last two shots.  Here's the inspiration image for week 32, where a channel opened up in the ice:

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