January hasn't quite ended yet in this part of the world, so I hope Sharon will forgive that this post is over-due in Australia. Next month (this month, for you) I'll be more careful with the clock. At any rate, this is as far as it goes; It goes no further than this.
Part of the fun of mixed-media for me is adding words. I agonized over love poems- -too drippy and gooey for this. Then there were the love "quotes"- - either too sarcastic, too much selective wisdom, too fatalistic, too fantastic. . .all of them were "too" something. Then, as I realized that I was losing my patience with this piece, it came in a flash- -patience! "Love is patient, love is kind. . ." and I had it! Especially since from the start, the name of the piece has been "Love Reigns"! So that's how I got here. The tinsel and roses are symbolic. From the beginning, my thought was toward Valentine's Day. Tinsel is a very celebratory item at Christmas, and finding the right color for this piece by accident at a local antique dealer was serendipity! Blue and purple vintage roses were right next to the tinsel, almost, and who doesn't think roses at Valentine's? . . . OK, maybe not blue and purple ones, but roses, no less. So there you have it. "Love Reigns", and this is as far as it goes.
Since it's February 1st in Australia, it's time to go over to Sharon's blog and grab the assignment for February.
WOW Barbara, this piece turned out wonderfully. The progression has been fascinating. Your word background is just perfect! You must be SO pleased!!!
Posted by: ~*~ Patty | February 01, 2008 at 07:42 AM
I like your piece very much. I look forward to seeing you February result.
Posted by: Muza | February 02, 2008 at 01:28 AM
ok, one last comment! :) but i love the painting and how you so well place the light effects. fabulous!
Posted by: Belinda | February 03, 2008 at 12:45 PM
I have to say - this is my FAVORITE TIF challenge so far. I am almost done with mine as it is a bit laborious - should finnish tonight or tomorrow. Your's is absolutely so cool - I love it. What an inspiration you are. I will be linking my blog to yours (if that's ok) and will be visiting often!!
Posted by: cathie | February 06, 2008 at 11:43 AM