Friday, May 8, 2009

TGIF Challenge - Childhood

There is something very dear about this wee one clutching her doll, isn't there? I used bright shades of encaustic wax, stamped images and even a real flower to surround her with colour and symbolism. This is my entry for this week's TGIF challenge.

17 comments:

Unknown said...

This is lovely Heather - the colours are great!

vintage wil said...

Its gorgeous !so lovely girl!!!

Sue said...

This is fab, I love how you have given her a 'shadow' xx

joanne wardle said...

fabulous bright colours

Sandy said...

Oh wow this is lovely.
Fantastic collage ATC.

Thanks Heather for playing TGiF.

Cat said...

It's so playful! Just like a child's drawing with so many colors. Beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card, Heather. I love the bright colors you gave her.
Faye

Kris Dickinson said...

Super cute Heather. When I opened this up it made me smile.

Lynn Stevens said...

such bright and cheery colors really made me smile :)

Buffy said...

I love the look of this one. Gorgeous.And love the colors of it too.

lorhen82 said...

Beautiful! I love the look of this and the colors. ~Lori

Amy said...

totally adorable in every way!

Laura Haviland said...

Heather this is some of my favorite of your art work, this technigue. So pretty and just cheery.
Completley fabulous !!!
Love the image.
Hugs, Laura.

~*~Patty Szymkowicz said...

lovely layering and such gorgeous colors too Dear Heather!!!

Martina said...

This is fantastic, Heather! What a great inspiration piece!

Gillian .... said...

Love those encaustic wax colours, such a fitting background for this little one, great work my friend:)

Gaby Bee said...

This piece is incredible. Fabulous color choices!
Gaby xo