Tuesday, September 7, 2010
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This is my entry for The Three Muses challenge this week where the theme is "Numbers". This was a good challenge for me as I rarely use numbers in my art work. When I do choose to use numbers I like them to be subtle and natural for the piece and to not look added on. I used an image from (vintage-spirit) and layered old document and ledger images to give an archival feeling to the piece. I converted the photo to black and white (to get rid of the yellowing) and added pin light and soft light filters for ageing.
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Great job...the layers just flows together....and the numbers are there but don't take over the piece.......
ReplyDeleteOoh, really like this piece! Great color scheme and layering :)
ReplyDeleteThis is just stunning
ReplyDeleteI love the way it looks old
Well done !
Such a different "look" for you, Lori! I'm so happy that you tried this technique because the results are stunning! Hugs, Terri xoxo
ReplyDeletePS You're one of the few people I know who can make numbers look so romantic!
Lori, Big applause and standing ovation from me to your wonderful work. This rock. Wonderful and lovely the numbers and script. Awesome.
ReplyDeleteRomantic numbers! I agree, This is such a beautiful vintage looking piece. Love it.
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June xx
This looks fantastic....love the numbers ...I am a numbers/alpha freak:)
ReplyDeleteI love this one, Lori. It is so creative and gob-smackingly gorgeous. The textures you have achieved are amazing.
ReplyDeleteYour numbers merge into the whole of the image. I do not see them until I actually look for them. This is an ingenious interpretation.
ReplyDeleteFabulous art work Lori and it so very gorgeous. Annette x
ReplyDeleteOh wow...Lori, this piece of art is a total knockout! I love it!
ReplyDeleteLori ~ This is Fabulous I love the subtle numbers and the picture is so peaceful...beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteExquisite, Lori!
ReplyDeleteLori, you have merged the numbers into the background superbly, allowing them to become part of the overall whole. An exquisite piece of work.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely breathtaking...
ReplyDeleteYou're a wonderfully talented artist, Lori. This piece is superb. I've just spent some time watching the slide shows and scrolling down to other entries. Each is a masterpiece. I bow to your skill!
ReplyDeletei also love using ledger paper so much! people had such a wonderful handwriting back then...
ReplyDeletegreat layered, wonderful piece!
Oh this is so GORGEOUS!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLori, I love the subtleness of your piece and the many different shades of browns and greys. Lovely work!
ReplyDeleteLori, you have once again created an absolutely beautiful piece, and your subtle use of the numbers is a perfect part of the collage. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSimply Stunning Lori. Your work nearly always takes my breath away !!
ReplyDeleteHugs June xxxxx
Lori this is simply stunning!! One of my absolute favourites of yours so far!
ReplyDeleteWhat a superb interpretation of the challenge Lori - just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning and the black and white look is fantastic Lori!
ReplyDeleteI adore this wonderful piece Lori!
ReplyDeleteI love the image you used for this piece, Lori. She's beautiful in black and white. And layering in the ledger pages was a very clever technique. Excellent interpretation of the theme!
ReplyDeleteGreat composition and so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLovely! Your art is so rich and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe ledger numbers definitely look natural to the piece. It has a wonderful antique feel to it. Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteThis and your "steam maiden" I really like!
ReplyDeleteCheers!
I can't believe I've been so wrapped up in a project I've been working on, I failed to check your blog for days and days. I love your take on Numbers and I really love it when you use a lot of white/cream in your palette. Wonderful and mystical piece.
ReplyDeleteTotally inspirational...you are amazing.
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