Pink / background

 I do enjoy free motion quilting. It took a couple of mornings to complete the stitching. Next - finish the edge and then begin stitching the next layer down. 

The back:

50/100

 Half way! I decided to try using a color photo. Even with a coat of clear gesso, the texture was just weird to work on. Back to old black and white photos I go. They just work better.

46, 47, 48. 49 / 100

 Experimenting with different reds - 

43, 44, 45/100

 

42/100

 Light bulb moment! Paint the photo and scratch in while the paint is still wet. I don't have any open paint,  so the work has to be fast. Super fast...

Pink

 Where i am now:

It's time to get serious about placement and work on the background fabric to prepare for permanent stitching.  The background needs much stability to attach the shards. 

38, 39, 40, 41 "Discharge"

 Removal of paint with a rolled up strip of fabric. This process has promise.