Sunday, September 28, 2008

Gothic Arch Challenge - Open Theme

I was intrigued by this collage image that I purchased on etsy and couldn't wait to incorporate her into a piece of artwork. She is stiff and formal with her layers of clothing yet whimsical with her wings and to me she belongs with nature. I used a faux watercolour background, layered it with printed acetate and added pressed flowers and a lovely gold butterfly. This is my entry for this week's Gothic Arch challenge.

30 comments:

Sherry said...

You always have a sense of the colours and the embellishments Heather, that make a piece complete. This Queen is very strong...I think it's the dress. And did this come to you because of my HRH comment?!? lol!!!! ;)

Anonymous said...

Heather, this is such a fetching arch. There is a sense of nobility with this grand dame, I can understand the draw. Your colors are always so vibrant. I've not ever, ever been able to achieve the same results with beeswax, not even close, actually! :) Awesome work.

Virginia said...

Absolutely stunning.The elements the colours..Beautiful..

Ang C said...

stunning!!!

vintage wil said...

absolutelly stunning!
the elements the colors !!!love it.

Anonymous said...

Wow, Heather...love the image! Great color and balance!

Craftyideas said...

Gorgeous arch

Kris Dickinson said...

Stunning arch Heather! I like the image too!

Moira said...

Fabulous, it is a great image and a wonderful arch

Dreamer said...

This is a truly outstanding arch. I just love the rich colours

Faye said...

Really gorgeous, Heather. I love all the colors.

Willy said...

Wonderful arch, Heather!

Ginger said...

Oh my that so very pretty love it!
hugs ginger

Deborah March said...

Oooohhh, SO rich and elegant; what a PERFECT little treasure!

Kathy said...

She is lovely. I added that to my favorites, might have to buy them. I like the color scheme you came up with also! Pretty Heather. And thanks for the tip for the sheet.

Louise (KardKrazy) said...

Just gorgeous, Heather!

Karen Owen said...

What a regal arch! Yet, it has a touch of lightheartedness too. You put it all together so well — as always.

Gayle Page-Robak said...

What an elegant arch, Heather...love the embellishments, so rich!

Kreativgeschwafel said...

really a fantastic and colourful arch!

Ed said...

Fabulous - love the collage you have created..

Anonymous said...

Fabulous arch

judy said...

georgous arch,also like the rest of you work,first time I looked at your blog.Great!

Chris said...

OMG Heather those colours just POP off the page they are wonderful. Lobing the image. Everything about this arch is just fabulous xx

Shelly Hickox said...

Oh my goodness - what a beautiful arch! You colors are gorgeous!

Dawn said...

Heather = Wowee Stunning image - gorgeous!

Dawn
x

Mary-Beth said...

WOW Heather, this is fabulous!!! Gorgeous image and a wonderful background

*jean* said...

wow, heather this simply "takes the cake" - stunningly beautiful!!!

Marva Plummer-Bruno said...

Oh Heather, this is just gorgeous!!!! Beautiful work!

~*~Patty S said...

Very regal and wonderful Heather, the pressed flowers are so wonderful as well!

Unknown said...

elle est belle ton arche!!