Monday, August 2, 2010

Mixed Media Monday - Past Loves



This week on Mixed Media Monday I have chosen the theme "past loves" to give everyone the chance to revisit something they have enjoyed doing in the past. I only use stamps in my art for backgrounds etc., these days, but I used to love to stamp, especially in an Oriental style. So that's what I did for this challenge. I really love the lush Yuzen papers and all the gorgeous embellishments, so I covered the box with the paper and added LOTS of embellishments. It was nice to revisit these - but I won't be staying long :-) Sorry my photos aren't very straight.

15 comments:

Kristin said...

Hi Diane!
This is just beautiful - the blue background you created is so elegant and regal - perfect for your central image. It is really wonderful and I hope you don't give it up completely :) Kristin xo

Cindy Adkins said...

Oh I think it is gorgeous!!! And I didn't notice if it was straight or not...it's so beautiful!!!
Hugs,
Cindy
xox

Gayle Page-Robak said...

Terrific theme, Diane and what a beautiful piece of Asian art. Your Yutzen papers are beautiful, as is the image you selected.

peggy gatto said...

Being an asian art lover, this is a joy to see, just beautiful!!

Lori Saul said...

Gorgeous box- I love Asian design and this is so elegant! A wonderful theme this week too!

Nan said...

This is just beautiful! Love how you used the blue with the red instead of the traditional black. I'm often drawn to Asian stamps and have a few but like you I don't use them enough.

joanna said...

What a great theme Diane! Love your creation! especially the coin!
xoxo

johanna said...

so awesome... and yes, the oriental style also got out of my mind...

Rosie said...

Diane, that is sumptuously gorgeous! Yes the papers are lush, but that lady stamp is stunning!

WrightStuff said...

I wonder what special treasures you are keeping in such a beautiful box?

Silvia(Barnie) said...

Wonderful Asian theme, really a beautiful image.

Pearl Maple said...

Beautiful creation, the blue is so pretty

ALTERED ARTIFACTS said...

Your box is amazing! I too have a love for the orient! My past love is also Asian... I use to belong to an Asian group and some of my favorite pieces were Asian. I have not done many oriental pieces since I left that group but I still love it :)
Inka

Kris Dickinson said...

This is so lovely! I really love Asian art as well.

Yvonne said...

GORGEOUS, Diane!