This painting was inspired and created for my Because We Believe-Art (BWBA) Group Challenge on ebay. In honor of Valentine's, the theme for January is "Heart of Darkness".
Size: 8" X 10" painting on canvas board within 11.25" X 13.5" ornate frame
Created using decorative paper, acrylic, & metallic paints.
A coating of beeswax was added for a nice dreamy texture.
I fell in love with this painting even more when I placed it into this frame.
I just had to decorate her hair!
I used an embroidered butterfly applique.
A perfect fit! Can I keep you?
Little hearts dangle from the black vines above.
Love is in the air! I can feel it!
Hugs,
Lisa :)
Lisa, this is an excellent painting, I love it. You have quite a bit of talent. By the way, what do you melt your beeswax in, if you don't mind my asking. I just bought some and plan on using. Just not quite sure how to melt it. Take care.
ReplyDeleteLisa - I adore your challenge piece!! Dark and lovely!!! Wonderful job!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great painting. And I don't think you could have found a better frame. Just perfect.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful painting. You are so talented.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your sweet comments everyone! Your messages put a big smile on my face! :D
ReplyDeleteGloria- To answer your question, I use a small crockpot to melt the beeswax & also a small quilting iron to finish it up. Have fun!
So beautiful, and the frame is gorgeous too!
ReplyDeleteOh my god Lisa!!! This is breathtaking. I LOVE it. You are amazing. I can't stop looking at it.
ReplyDeleteI love the painting :) Where did you get that frame? its perfect with the painting
ReplyDeleteStunning :-)
ReplyDeleteShe has the most beautiful face!! WOW!! Great work!!
ReplyDeleteShe looks lovely!
ReplyDeleteyou captured the theme beautifully! i love those little hearts dangling on the vines. and her face! she is absolutely gorgeous!! :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome Lisa! Very Dark. I love the little hearts dangling. Very nice details everywhere.
ReplyDeleteJennifer
Lisa its absolutely beautiful. How wonderfully painted and made. well done
ReplyDeleteHugs June
Gorgeous! I love the expression of her face. And the colors... the gothic feel... the rich texture...
ReplyDeleteThank you so much creative cuties! I knew love was in the air! :)
ReplyDeleteI can only imagine how much more beautiful this painting is in person. No wonder you want to keep it!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely GORGEOUS! I can't say enough about it - I'm speechless!
ReplyDeleteOh WOW, your talent is amazing, this is a wonderful painting!!! You are so inspiring to me :)
ReplyDeleteWow Lisa! That's really gorgeous - so hauntingly beautiful! And I adore the frame too!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Kristin
She's beautiful Lisa.
ReplyDeleteOOhh! That is beautiful! I love the dark colors and her face has such expression!
ReplyDeleteas always your quality never EVER disappoints. So lovey and very very unique. I love this darker peice. As I tend to be drawn toward the dark .. you have such a way with compesision and color.. A true talent.
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Steph
This is a seriously gorgeous painting, i love the textures and the frame really does suit perfectly :)
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Love the drama & elegance of this piece!
ReplyDeletewow, she is really neat. I love the frame too.
ReplyDeleteI love all your art!!!
I love her, so dramatic, stunning.
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Hugs June xxx
This is beautiful! Love the colors you've used.
ReplyDeleteShe's beautiful, mysterious!
ReplyDeleteYes, is so beautiful.. i can feel the love.
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ReplyDelete:) xx
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