Sometimes I try to figure out what things are in common about the things I like. I realized a few years ago how remarkably consistent I am. Many of the things that inspired me in my 20’s still inspire me.
They are pretty varied I’ll admit but I’m influenced always by quilts, especially Amish, Japanese woodcuts, geometric shapes, and bungalow architecture.
And color, always color.
When it comes to color, I’m deeply influenced by colors with lots of clarity and by colors that are uncertain changing according to the light and their surroundings. It’s no wonder I love Whistler. Between the amazing teal of the Peacock Room and those uncertain colors and shapes in his nocturnes, he’s perfect.
The other common thing about my influences is clarity of line. I far prefer illlustration to painting and only recently realized that in illustration, especially in modern works, the lines and shapes stand out from plain backgrounds.
It’s not that I dislike pattern, it’s that I like clarity.
To see what I mean, take a stroll through some of my Pinterest boards that aren’t about stitching. See if you see what I see.
About Janet M Perry
Janet Perry is the Internet's leading authority on needlepoint. She designs, teaches and writes, getting raves from her fans for her innovative techniques, extensive knowledge and generous teaching style. A leading writer of stitch guides, she blogs here and lives on an island in the northeast corner of the SF Bay with her family
love your inspirations! Color is very important to me as well! I got a wonderful blast of color as soon as I went on your pinterest. Lovely!