With the Spring horse racing festival in full swing, and the Melbourne Cup last week, the talk in the media was all about fashion. That is why I chose "fashion" as the challenge prompt on Mixed Media Monday for this week. As I was pondering what I would do for the challenge, my mind turned back to 1965, and the fuss surrounding Jean Shrimpton, and what she wore to Flemington on Derby Day. It was a mini skirt - but even worse than that, Jean didn't wear any stockings, or hat and gloves! It made quite a headline back then. It's funny to look back on now, considering what some ladies wear these days. My piece is done on a canvas board 20.3 x 25 cm or 8 x 20 inches. I have used lots of collage elements and computer generated images (including Jean and a couple of other ladies present that day), along with gesso, oil pastels, rubons, a ticket and rose stickers which are meant to represent the beautiful rose gardens at Flemington.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Mixed Media Monday - Fashion
With the Spring horse racing festival in full swing, and the Melbourne Cup last week, the talk in the media was all about fashion. That is why I chose "fashion" as the challenge prompt on Mixed Media Monday for this week. As I was pondering what I would do for the challenge, my mind turned back to 1965, and the fuss surrounding Jean Shrimpton, and what she wore to Flemington on Derby Day. It was a mini skirt - but even worse than that, Jean didn't wear any stockings, or hat and gloves! It made quite a headline back then. It's funny to look back on now, considering what some ladies wear these days. My piece is done on a canvas board 20.3 x 25 cm or 8 x 20 inches. I have used lots of collage elements and computer generated images (including Jean and a couple of other ladies present that day), along with gesso, oil pastels, rubons, a ticket and rose stickers which are meant to represent the beautiful rose gardens at Flemington.
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16 comments:
How fun! I love the story behind your piece, Diane. And the colors and all the collage elements are just perfect.
oh what a wonderful story behind your piece Diane!!!
I love it and the wonderful textures...
great work!!!
Wow gorgeous colors and such fun images - wonderful art piece!
beautiful collage! I looove all the beautiful colors used! great layout!
So so wonderful! I love learning the story behind the work - I was wondering about the horses (my dad is a huge fan and the track was a big part of our lives) but now I see why the horse would share the stage. It's just too good! Kristin :)
beautiful pink collage..love all the image's!
Absolutely gorgeous
what a striking page you made! great image&color composition!!
I love looking at all the layers - both real and metaphorical! Great story and artwork.
That's just beautiful........I love the soft dreamy colours, the whole thing is fab.
This is such a beautiful inspiration piece, Diane. What a lot of changes have been made since 1965! I enjoyed your story of the races and fashion in days gone by.
Great theme! Love your creation!
Once again you have made a wonderful exampel to inspire us, love all the differents images and the story behind your piece.
Love the story, love canvas piece! Clever you and the oil pastels seem to work so well for you. It's a beautiful piece Diane - bravo!
Thanks for sharing the interesting background to your art!
Love it!
love the story behind it, its very beautiful and romantic.
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