She also used that line as an exvoto in one of her paintings and I found it simply beautiful, as it goes so well with Frida´s strength and passion for life.
It was the first time I tried out any crackle technique and I used a crackle polish on water basis on acrylics. I guess I didn´t give it enough time to dry, I expected the crackle a bit more filigree. If anyone who is reading this is experienced with this technique I would be happy to get some tips how to work with it and how to create different effects. Some letters from the song lyric unfortunately became a bit blurry as I added the finish, the pencil I used was not waterproof..next time I´ll know it better!
The little skulls on top a friend once sent me from Tibet. I got them lose and seperated in a plastic-bag, but as every skull has a little hole in it like a pearl I assume they originally were a part of a prayer bead. It felt a bit blasphemic to use them in an artwork, but I thought they are better used in this work, as being in that plastic-bag forever or end up on a key-chain (like my hubby suggested).
Sorry for the bad quality of the close-up, but the finish was not fully dried by taking the pictures and reflected the flash. The original colors are a bit darker as they look in the photos.
Like I said above - every advice about using crackle is highly welcome! :)
Thanks for reading and sorry again for any bad grammar or typos, my english is still in progress ;)
Have a great weekend everyone!
Mahalo ~ Bettina
Bettina, I think it is an exellent collage. My favorite quote from her was her "Viva La Vida." and I do love life. Great work. Just popped in to say have a great weekend and your English is good. Take care.
AntwortenLöschenWow, Bettina, you can do everything...You did a great job and I love all the colors...I really like "tree of hope, stay confident"....
AntwortenLöschengreat message......
I think your English is great; better than alot of Americans....
Happy Weekend...
Hugs and Blessings,
Butterfly
Thank you, Ladies :*)
AntwortenLöschendie collage ist ein traum.würde ich mir selbst sofort in mein zimmer hängen!;)
AntwortenLöschenwo hast du denn diese kleinen,schrägen totenköpfe her?:)
Huhu Rina!
AntwortenLöschenDie Totenköpfe hat mir mal jemand aus Tibet geschickt, mehrere in einem kleinen Tütchen. Die sind wie Perlen und haben ein Loch in der Mitte, damit man sie auffädeln kann. Ich denk mal, daß die ursprünglich zu einem Gebetsband oder zu einer Gebetskette gehört haben.
Hab zwar erst schon überlegt ob ich die dann einfach da reinkleben soll, aber dann hab ich mir gedacht besser sind sie in einer Collage als ewig in dem Tütchen in meiner Schublade!
Ich traus mir gar nicht sagen, aber ich nehm an, daß sie aus Yak-Knochen gefertigt sind. Aber da ich sie schonmal da hatte.
Irgendwie haben sie da gut reingepasst.
Liebe Grüßlis ~ Tina
ich finde sie passen perfekt zur collage.ich hätte nicht erwartet,dass sie aus tibet stammen.ich dachte eher aus mexiko in bezug auf dias de los muertos.
AntwortenLöschenich finde es so schön,wie sehr du frida magst und selbst so geniale kunstwerke erschaffen kannst!;)sei gedrückt