The Kiss by Gustav Klimt - The mother of all WIPs!

[MrXStitch]

This is the first piece of any significant size that I did and it has been going on for about three and a half years.



I've had times of great enjoyment with it, and times of great boredom. It measures about fifteen inches square and has about seventy colours.



When I got the face to a point where you could tell it was a face, I was dead chuffed.
And with all that yellow going on, it was nice to stitch the reds and greens of the flowers.



When it's done, it is getting framed and taking pride of place in my lounge, that's for sure!

[agi]

Oh, this is going to be wondeful, it certainly deserves a place of pride!

I love Klimt, and basically I like art of the turn of century, secession and art deco and all that. But unfortunately my husband doesn't, so I will definitely not use anything like this as decoration. Though I am tempted to try and find a small pattern made from one of Klimt's pictures, just for myself. Haven't decided yet.

[Mabel Figworthy]

Wow, what an undertaking! But it's going to look absolutely stunning when it's done -- I'm looking forward to seeing it grow and develop further.

[~threadbear~]

Lots of hard work in this one! Well done!

[AnimaValida]

Thanks for posting this! I love Klimt and have always wanted to see what they would look like when stitched... Are you using any metallics?

[Rose]

That looks great. Not my style of painting but that is why it is so fun to be on here you get all styles and different ideas of what you can do. Keep up the great work it will be fabulous when finished.

[Jilly]

That is astounding! well done you must keep us posted of your progress

[StephanyNJC-UK]

oh lordy you're brave! my sister did this, took her a couple of years and many tears were shed over it. Yours is looking good so far

[charmagne_capalad]

OH, wow!

This is amazing! I know this involves lots and lots of hardwork! Well done! Please keep us posted of your progress We would love to join you in your own party when you finish it!

[Raven]

This is gorgeous! I love the colors!

Raven

[nicgoss]

Wow!!! What an achievement - looks absolutely fab!!!

[coffeeninja]

Looks amazing!

[MrXStitch]

oh lordy you're brave! my sister did this, took her a couple of years and many tears were shed over it.

I've had my moments..!

[Genevieve]

I love this painting - your work is sensational. Wow, indeed!

[Fljotsdale]

Wow! Well done! Sooner you than me, though!

I'm not a fan of Klimt, but I can appreciate all the hard work you've put in!

And it looks like such a tender kiss - it will be terrific when it's finished.

[xstitch1]

Hi there

Just wanted to say that this looks amazing. May I ask where did you get it from?

thanks!

[MrXStitch]

Sure.
I got it from here:

http://xs-collectibles.com/

They do all kinds of fine art patterns. It's great stuff, but you have to be prepared to spend a long time doing them..!

[emma76]

wow!! that is amazing i love the colours in it !!!

[Alexanie]

Wow! What a big project! I've seen the picture in flesh, lately. I've always thought that would be a lovely xstitch project but never dared to start.

[Fljotsdale]

Sure.
I got it from here:

http://xs-collectibles.com/

They do all kinds of fine art patterns. It's great stuff, but you have to be prepared to spend a long time doing them..!

Nice site! And they have my fave van Gogh painting in XStitch!





And I love this, it reminds me of R.E.M.s video of 'Losing My Religion':