I finished the quilt painting this weekend - 36" x 36", the object was to demonstrate a number of different color theories within the panels.  The canvas was to be divided into 16 separate spaces, with a pattern or motif in each one. 

I decided to do a quilt pattern which ties into my southern history, and designed a panel that features a Star of David (hinting at my partner's Jewish history)... within the piece (it's not easy to see here) you will find bits of letters from my grandmother and father, a masonic symbol in my dad's honor, a Jewish morning prayer, etc.  Among other things, I also included fingerprints from me and my partner (in different triangles) - and added texture with mediums, gels, etc.  The entire piece is coated with glaze and seems "finished" although critique is coming up tomorrow (Tuesday) and after that I may glaze on top of it to "age" the piece a bit... I also was thinking of painting stitching around each triangle (like quilting) - but didn't have time to do it before class so I didn't start.  I have no problem doing it but don't know for sure if it'll add to the piece or not... if I DO paint the stitching on the canvas, it won't be stark white paint - it'll probably be some sort of glaze or mixture of white with another color so that the stitches are there but not as obvious as you'd think.  What do you think - should I "quilt" the painting?  (all 768 triangles on the canvas)? 

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