I'm in the finishing stages of my project. The canvas has been stretched and the frame built (many thanks to Rick for his carpentry skills). Quilting stitches are running vertically to form the folds and "waves" and to attach it to the canvas.

This is on a much smaller scale, the black fabric measuring around 11" x 18." I added batting and allowed it to extend beyond the image. The graphite plays well against the black ground, and I am considering mounting my large panel the same way. Reflecting back on the crit and some of the comments, I think I will keep the panel flat so the movement of the graphite is more easily "read." Waving the panel is probably redundant since there is already a visual flow. I could use some feedback as to whether I should mount the panel on a black fabric ground.

Times series

"When the flush of a new-born sun fell on Eden’s green and gold,
Our father Adam sat under the tree and scratched with a stick in the mould;
And the first rude sketch that the world had seen was joy to his mighty heart,
Til the Devil whispered behind the leaves, “It’s pretty. But is it Art?”
--Rudyard Kipling

After viewing the panel with the cording and drawing completed, I decided it needed further development. Certain areas were selected to quilt using grey thread. This adds another layer of texture that compliments the vertical flow of the cords.

It is so revealing when you view your work in a different format. I can see areas that need more resolution where I thought it would be enhance by being less resolved. I could spent weeks on exploring this, but am confined to a set timeframe. That's ok. "Screw the outcome; enjoy the journey." My new mantra.