Tuesday, January 27, 2009

A Second Request for Artwork


Hello Again, Lucidious,
Here is my next piece.  I titled this one "Flamenco" because the roses at the bottom reminded me of the skirts of Flamenco dancers and her pose looked relevant, too.  This is an earlier piece to "Beloved" and the first more refined piece in this genre.  It is also on a silk dupioni and framed by the Frame House in Dallas.  It's also more fashion oriented than my other pieces, although, the element of fashion does play a big role in all of them.  
It's one of my favorites.



Sunday, January 25, 2009

A Request for Artwork


This is a piece called "Beloved" and if you think you see Oprah, you do.  I don't always agree with Oprah, but I admire her.  She found her calling and she passionately helps others find theirs and that is so admirable.  This piece started as a paper collage using magazine images (one from her spread with "Vogue" magazine so many years ago) which I run through a series of line drawing modifications until I'm happy and then I turn it into a hand embroidered piece on silk.
The image represents the aura(l) energy embodied in her spirit broadcasting to the community and the 'disillusion/dissolution' of her ego into the higher human consciousness - she is an inspiration! 
I have had several people suggest I send a photo in and try to get on the show but I've never pursued it because I'm sure she gets a million requests every day.  
Anyway, tell me what you think,
Arlene