This week's Gothic Arch theme is "clowns". I have never been able to decide whether I think clowns are cute or creepy, so I made my clown a little bit of both.
I used to try to draw/paint something every day. But since discovering mixed-media, I've gotten out of the habit of daily drawing while exploring all the wonderful papers, products and techniques to play with in collage and everything else! Today's clown is my first step back into watercolor and drawing--maybe not daily, but at least a lot more often.
Materials used were pencil, watercolor, Micron pen and a numbers stamp from Close To My Heart, stamped in deep turquoise from Ranger's Nick Bantock collection.
Have a great day, Everyone! Let the funny clowns make you laugh, and don't let the creepy ones scare you!
Late edit: I just realized that I forgot to give him ears! How creepy is that! -LOL
I love the colors and image! fantatic background!!!
Posted by: Nancy Maxwell James | June 09, 2008 at 12:57 PM
You are a great artist, Barbara! Wow, I encourage more drawing! wonderful
I love clown, especially vintage. They've never creeped me out at all, and I didn't even notice the lack of ears until you mentioned it.
I think it's really excellent, Barbara!!
Posted by: Laura | June 09, 2008 at 03:50 PM
Ha1 Ha! no ears. I didn't even notice. I was so amazed at your gorgeous artwork and the knock-em-dead colors! Fantastic entry.
Posted by: faye | June 09, 2008 at 08:20 PM
Oh my gosh, this is absolutely wonderful. Stunning design on this arch. Love the clown.
Posted by: Sandy | June 09, 2008 at 09:29 PM
Lovely card!
Posted by: Eija | June 09, 2008 at 10:03 PM
Beautiful!
Posted by: Audrey | June 09, 2008 at 10:40 PM
Your arch is wonderful ! very beautiful cute clown ! and thank for your comment ! bises
Posted by: filetta | June 09, 2008 at 11:07 PM
It's amazing. I love the colors and the face of your clown. Great!
Posted by: Angelika | June 10, 2008 at 01:03 AM
I love this!! I love the vintage feel and the big top- perfect!
Posted by: Julie Prichard | June 10, 2008 at 08:27 AM
Fabulous, love it!!!
Posted by: Hermine | June 10, 2008 at 08:50 AM
Really beautiful, Barbara, love the way you've painted the background!
Posted by: Frieda Oxenham | June 10, 2008 at 09:04 AM
Fabulous clown arch!
Posted by: Sija | June 10, 2008 at 10:36 AM
pretty cool and very original
Posted by: ~*~ Patty | June 10, 2008 at 01:14 PM
Fabulous clown Barbara... and the lack of ears makes sense actually... if a clown wears a rubber skull cap with a wig, his ears are hidden anywa!! So it was perfectly logical to omit the ears! Maybe your subconscious had already worked that out!!! Anyway I still think he's gorgeous!
Posted by: Rosie | June 10, 2008 at 03:43 PM
Great arch! The sweeping background of red and gold is so pretty and the clown is great.
Posted by: Kriss Cramer | June 11, 2008 at 06:54 AM