My friend Frankie from DragonsDream Tag It On is this weeks guest host on Gothic Arches and so I thought I would have a go. I have never done an arch before and have seen very few so this is very much my interpretation of "Openings".
I used masks to colour the scene and then painted out the walkway or stairs with water. I drew freehand (shock, horror!) the handrail and stamped a small Clarity tree to show hope in such a bleak landscape. The brilliant sun draws the traveller onward and upward to better times.
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Oh wow Janet. Drawing freehand - how brave and how successful. Your staircase is brilliant the rock face is very clever. Great arch.
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Stunning, Janet. Your drawing and painting are superb. I'd like to see more. The idea behind your piece is great, onward and upward. I love how the eye travels from dark to light.
ReplyDeleteNo apologies needed. Both Robert and Leslie were my uncles. I remember Robert better because Leslie was killed in an auto wreck along with his mother and grandmother when I was five and he was about 12.
OOO Janet, what a wonderful interpretation of the theme ... I LOVE the mysterious nature of this piece, it looks as if I might see the sea over the opening in this cliff!!! Thanks for joining in on Gothic Arches this week... I am sure you will be back!!!
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Frankie
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Great idea!.. love the lonly tree!
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ReplyDeleteFinally managed to comment. Love the gothic arch. You're right about the sun drawing you onward. I just want to know what is across that path or rope bridge (as I see it)
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Jill
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Love your arch!
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