Wednesday, August 27, 2008

BACK TO THE CHALLENGES


Well, I have been out of the challenge loop for a while, but I think I'm finally and happily back now. I've really missed participating in these challenges. I'm starting with the Gothic Arches challenge cause they've got such a wonderfully simple, yet fun theme: Black and white with a touch of red. The original drawing is a 1870 sketch called The Roseleaf .....I covered it with white paper and then went over specific lines with black pen and I added the bow and skirt. I've kept the bling off cause I think it makes the black/white/red thing more dramatic. My friend Kim aka imagesbykim gave me this waxed string...which kinda just looks like brown string...but it's actually a reddy-brown colour and I love the way it behaves. It's like wire....but not so rigid.
Thank you for looking at my art card. Namaste

11 comments:

Chriss Rollins said...

wow wow wow I am speachless,
this wonderful piece is amazing I am sooooo glad you decided to take up this challenge welcome back to the land of challenges.
I had a look on your etsy too.
Do you know the postal/shipping prices for the UK?
thanx for taking on the challenge
Chris x

Stempelchaotin said...

Woooooooooooow what a stunning arch. Unbelievable design. I´m overwhelmed. Fantastic arch.

Judy said...

Stunning arch, I like the way the image 'fills' the shape !
JudyNZ

Dawne said...

lovely xxx

CreativSpirit said...

Love the image and the way you have used it. Thanks for visiting my blog and you lovely comment.

Rob

herminesplace said...

Its gorgeous!

friedaquilter said...

Oh, beautiful, so effective using a large image on the arch. Also like the hanging method. And thanks so much for your lovely comments on my blog!!

Lynifyni said...

Your blog is wonderful!!! Your arch is simply too beautiful. I had to go to Etsy and found something I just love! Your talent is fantastic! Lynn (Lynell)

Femmy said...

fabulous work!!!!!!

Ed said...

She is really beautiful - what a lovely flowing arch .......

Rein said...

Beautiful!