Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Anima

This is my first entry for the Inspiration Avenue challenge site where the theme is Frida Kahlo. I decided to recreate her wonderous portrait in a sort of "Frida" setting complete with monkey, antlers and some of her  own journal words. Her "Anima" or inner spirit was often depicted in her paintings with organic imagery from nature; some very beautiful and other imagery was often strangling or entwined lending to her thoughts of being trapped or in pain or despair. Truly an artist who spoke with her brush; the good the bad and the ugly.  Imagery credits go to PaperWhimsy, Veronica Spriggs and Holliewood and Finecrafted designs at Deviant Scrap.
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15 comments:

  1. DeannApril 4, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    Ooo I love this Lori it has an erie feeling of forboding about is...absolutly gorgeous elements a masterpiece!

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  2. SandyApril 4, 2012 at 9:44 PM

    Wow Lori what an impressive work.
    This is a masterpiece with Frida. Perfect work. xoxo

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  3. VictoriaApril 5, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    Powerful..beautiful..very potent !! Gorgeous !!

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  4. Anne (cornucopia)April 6, 2012 at 1:28 AM

    Great artwork Lori! I never know what to do when the challenge is "Frida."

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  5. Bleubeard and ElizabethApril 6, 2012 at 3:45 AM

    Welcome to IA. It has been far too long since I visited, A very nice lesson on all things Frida and a beautiful piece of digital art.

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  6. Craftymoose CraftsApril 6, 2012 at 5:06 AM

    Welcome to the IA challenges! Your digital art is a beautiful tribute to Frida!

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  7. Priti LisaApril 7, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    Oh Lori! This artwork is perfectly executed. Profound and lovely to look at. I love the way you described Frida's work. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us a IA.
    ♥♥♥
    PS: I looked at you other work too...you are very inspiring.

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  8. Kat WApril 8, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    Welcome to the IA challenge! I've been a participant, then team member and then back to participant over the past couple of years and throughout that time I've been touched and inspired by the gorgeous art and artists that join in. I hope that you'll enjoy the experience of this lovely community too :-)

    A thoughtful clever collage that really speaks of Frida and her life. Great entry for this week's theme!

    Kat :-)

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  9. Anne MandaApril 8, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    It's full of mystery and portent, really powerful! Great piece!

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  10. gmaApril 8, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    Love the design of the random antlers.
    xx

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  11. Priti LisaApril 8, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    Lori! I loved your artwork so much that I chose YOU as our Red Carpet Winner this week.
    The code for your badge is in top right side bar
    on our Inspiration Avenue blog.
    Congrats :)

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  12. UnknownApril 8, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    This is fantastic and congratulations on being the Red Carpet Winner. I love that you included your inspiration behind this piece. I love it.

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  13. DarlaApril 9, 2012 at 7:40 AM

    You were really on target with this lovely work. Congratulations on being the Red Carpet winner.

    Darla

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  14. MaggieApril 9, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    I love the twisted branches and the soft white rose. It all speaks of Frida's life. And you picked a wonderful self portrait of hers.

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  15. Pam TuckerApril 9, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    This is superb! I can see why it's a winner. I love all of the symbolism and thought you put into your work. Gorgeous, Lori!

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