The Stamp Man team are asking us to share our favourite crafting creations of 2011 (doesn't have to be a stamping project...rules here)
I thought it would take me ages to trawl through my old posts and choose a piece I was particularly proud of, but it didn't....I went almost straight away to this page in my altered book(original post).
I painted it the week after the beautiful Katie Renz passed away after a long and public battle with cancer. I didn't mention this in my original post as I thought it might be upsetting for others who knew her. She was definitely on my mind as this portrait formed..and Katie is what I called her as I was painting. I only knew Katie via her blog, but knew her to be a wonderful caring person who will be much missed by those who were touched by her plight.Thank you for the opportunity to share this piece again :D
Bless you all, and wishing only happiness in your lives for 2012
Lovely colors, and the texture looks like stone; wicked!
ReplyDeleteyour book is a lovely container of life, even if it is a life remembered, now past.
ReplyDeletei think doing your portrait might have been a favorite day, and realising the salamanders choose to be with me,
Since then I have had ten times more internal peace
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Just beautiful Gina, both the work and the words. Thank you for sharing it as part of the Stamp Man Awards, such a deserving piece to be no: 1 for you this year.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a wonderful new year and I wish you and your family love, hope, health and peace for 2012.
luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox
I agree, this was a great piece, but I hadn't been here in awhile I guess because I missed the last few posts.... I love the painting over collage idea, I've seen a few people do it lately and I may have to try it too! Yours turned out great!
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Lovely way to end the year, Gina. A beautiful piece with deep meaning. xxDonna
ReplyDeleteBeautiful way to end the year Gina - I love your artwork and the sentiment behind it.
ReplyDeleteHugs and sparkles for a wonderful 2012. xx
Undoubtedly a wonderful way to see the year. Happy 2012. A hug.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful piece of art Gina and the sentiment that accompanies it is beautiful too. Thanks for joining us at The Stamp Man. Sue C x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous project Gina and it has been picked in the top 5 of The stampman awards so huge congrats xx thanks for stopping by my blog hun I do so appreciate your lovely comments x Janet
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