Wow ... I can't tell you when the last time was that I did a real collage on canvas LOL This was a stressful holiday, as my Dad was suddenly diagnosed with a terminal illness and not expected to make it much longer. My sister is doing in-home hospice care for him and he made it out on Christmas Eve to be with his family, but is basically an invalid for the remainder of his days.
We were all fried between his hospital stay, last-minute preparations to bring him home, and all the normal holiday rush ... so we had a couple art nights to de-stress ... and this was the third of my pieces. The first one was a painting of my parents for my Dad's xmas gift, but no one had a camera to take a photo ... so I don't have a photo of that one right now.
The background was done with scrapbook papers and paint ... Kelly Rae Roberts style. The painted face was inspired by DJ Pettitt, but I did a little different painting technique and I really like the look ... so I hope you guys do too :)
This seems to fit in with several prompts, so I am posting it on Arty Girlz, Mixed Media Monday, and Wednesday Stamper.
The photo is not particularly good, so I also scanned as much as I could squeeze on my scanner bed for a better shot of the face I painted.
We were all fried between his hospital stay, last-minute preparations to bring him home, and all the normal holiday rush ... so we had a couple art nights to de-stress ... and this was the third of my pieces. The first one was a painting of my parents for my Dad's xmas gift, but no one had a camera to take a photo ... so I don't have a photo of that one right now.
The background was done with scrapbook papers and paint ... Kelly Rae Roberts style. The painted face was inspired by DJ Pettitt, but I did a little different painting technique and I really like the look ... so I hope you guys do too :)
This seems to fit in with several prompts, so I am posting it on Arty Girlz, Mixed Media Monday, and Wednesday Stamper.
The photo is not particularly good, so I also scanned as much as I could squeeze on my scanner bed for a better shot of the face I painted.
Karen,
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear about your dad. I hope he is comfortable for the remainder of the time he has and that you have some special time with him.
I LOVE the artwork! It's very different for you though... but I think it is amazing, of course! All your stuff is fantastic! You really did a great job with the face! Totally cool.
beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! Excellent art! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteOMG this is very impressive.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant work. I love them.
Great job! Love the face, I thought it was an image you got somewhere! It looks professional!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteTerry
Oh, Karen - your canvas is amazing. I'm so sorry to hear about your dad, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Diane
ReplyDeletethis is a wonderful piece, love the mona lisa accent of course!! really creative...
ReplyDeleteFabulous artwork.
ReplyDeleteLove this!!! I've not come across your blog before and what a treat! :) Sorry to hear about your father and hoping you get to spend some precious time with him.
ReplyDeletefabulous work!!!
ReplyDeleteso sorry to hear about your dad!
So blinking brilliant too !!! Love what you have done here its fab collage
ReplyDeleteHugs June
Your artwork is great!
ReplyDeleteciao
dada
wow karen this is stunning i really love this piece.
ReplyDeleteThanks fro joining in with the Arty Girlz challenge.
crissi xx
I love all your collages! sorry to hear about your dad!
ReplyDeleteLeslie
wow fabulous artwork!!!
ReplyDeleteOutstanding collage work! Lots of things to see and think about! APPLAUSE.
ReplyDeleteYour piece is so wonderful. Thank you for sharing it. I'm very soory to hear about your Dad! Will keep him and you in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteKaren, your collage turned out wonderful under such a stressful time!
ReplyDeleteKaren, I know you're exhausted after your trip to KC. I bet your family really appreciated the art time you spent with them and I know that on some level your father appreciated your time with him. This is an excellent collage - full of strong emotion and imagery.
ReplyDeleteJoanne
I am sorry for your dad...
ReplyDeletethis is a strong piece!
like most of your work ...your pieces have a huge message..
have a new year of magic for 2009
Gorgeous art. I'm glad you scanned the wonderful painted face, too, since it is fantastic. Sorry about your dad. How good that you were able to give him the painting of him and your mother. What a wonderful gift!
ReplyDeleteJust to say your work is great. Sure your dad will love the one you did for him.
ReplyDeleteIt is a wonderful collage! Very beautiful. You and your family will be in my thoughts.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful collage'. I'm very sorry about your Dad.
ReplyDeletelovely collage you created. happy new year!
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry about your father.
ReplyDeleteYour canvas is beautiful, it has so much depth. I am inspired that you could create during such a stressful and difficult time. oxo
beautiful work and sorry about your dad...
ReplyDeleteI love the distressed look on your collage. I agree about having a hard time photographing the big pieces. But I think yours looks great!!
ReplyDeleteOh, you poor thing. I'm so sorry about your bad news. I'm very glad that you could find peace in your art. This is absolutely stunning.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry about your dad.
ReplyDeleteI like your art a lot.
All the best for you and yours.
This collage piece is beautiful. It really draws you in and I can imagine were I standing there I would be moving my head this way and that and tippy toes up and around trying to be sure to see each interesting bit of it.
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful that you guys were able to have your dad around for Christmas. My heart goes out to you and your family at this time.
Thank you so much for all your wonderful comments, everyone. The outpouring of love has definitely made this a little easier time for me :)
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