Monday, December 28, 2009

Mixed Media Monday - Least favourite colour - ORANGE

I am a not a fan of ORANGE. I started with a profile of a face (from Flickr free to use images) and painted the dress on to it. The background and flowers are by Lorie Davison SBG. Strangely enough, I am happy with the result!
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26 comments:

  1. DMGDecember 28, 2009 at 7:17 AM

    Well, it's no wonder you're pleased; she just glows! The gold and green combined with the shades of orange are very beautiful, as are all the details, Marie.

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  2. indybevDecember 28, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    You are SO darned good at wardrobe! This turned out to be a beautiful piece. ....and is it any wonder we chose the exact same word? How does that come to pass??!!

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  3. UnknownDecember 28, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    Hi Marie!!!! I loveeeeeee this colour....it looks wonderful....you have created some magic here!!! wonderful work and I wish you a wonderful 2010!!!!

    Happy New Year!!!

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  4. JulietteDecember 28, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    you sure made the orange work wnderfully here!

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  5. Kris DickinsonDecember 28, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    I love orange and this piece is a jaw-dropper! WOW Marie...just grand!

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  6. KristinDecember 28, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    This is stunning! I love your color choice! Happy New Year, Kristin

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  7. FayeDecember 28, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    Marie, I haven't entered this challenge (still resting up from Christmas), but this is one gorgeous piece. I actually like some orange shades. This is fantastic and I just love the vibrancy. I sure don't know how to "paint" with Photoshop, but you seem to be an expert. Really beautiful.

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  8. KDecember 28, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    this is totally gorgeous! I love orange in art!

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  9. SandyDecember 28, 2009 at 1:22 PM

    Oh Marie a dream in orange.
    This is really really beuatiful. Love them.

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  10. DianeDecember 28, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    Oooh, Marie - how could you NOT be happy with this creation. It's stunning! I'm glad you liked the end result! Ouch, the weather over in WA sounds horrific - we've had a lovely break from the heat but it looks like it's heading this way again, grrr!!!! Keep cool! Diane

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  11. Gayle Page-RobakDecember 28, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    I cannot imagine anyone not loving this card and this color...it is stunning. I am beginning to think I am weird..each image I see is awesome. I really don't know a color I don't like...to be honest, and there are so many shades of each that there is bound to be one to like. Your card is truly beautifful in every way. Hugs, Gayle.

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  12. johannaDecember 28, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    isn´t that the fun of the game - playing with less-loved colors and getting a great result nevertheless? it is fantastic!! and i love orange!!

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  13. LimareaDecember 28, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    This piece really glows! It all work so well together. Love the background :)

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  14. HermineDecember 28, 2009 at 5:47 PM

    fantastic, I do love orange!

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  15. MartinaDecember 28, 2009 at 10:14 PM

    Wow, Marie, what a beautiful creation in orange! It looks so fantastic. ! It takes my breath away!

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  16. Terri KahrsDecember 28, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    Ohhhhhh, Marie! You may not be too fond of "orange", but I adore it! And you've done a marvelous job with this image. Bravo! Hugs, Terri xoxo

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  17. WrightStuffDecember 29, 2009 at 1:48 AM

    A message from your model:
    "You may be happy with the result, but did you ever stop to think about me? How do you think I feel going out to all my parties dressed in ORANGE? It's so last season...."
    Seriously though, great pic and it gave me a comedy moment which can't be bad!

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  18. Anne (cornucopia)December 29, 2009 at 2:08 AM

    Great artwork on the dress Marie! And this did come out nicely, even though you don't like orange.

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  19. RosieDecember 29, 2009 at 3:44 AM

    She looks like one giant Gerbera Marie, was my first thought, as I reached for my sunglasses! Tell you what thopugh, you have every right to be pleased with the end result, because it's stunning! Isn't it funny how both you and Bev used the word "Imagine"??? 'o)

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  20. TaluulaDecember 29, 2009 at 4:33 AM

    Marie, this positively glows with light and warmth and verve, and there is no doubt you should be pleased with the result, it is gorgeous.

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  21. VSDecember 29, 2009 at 5:03 AM

    Your orange is Fantastic...I'm not a fan of it either, but you have made me a fan with this lovely piece of art...Great Job!! Have an amazing New Year filled with love, laughter, good health & happiness!
    Hugs,
    Susie

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  22. Irish3December 29, 2009 at 6:14 AM

    Wow, that sure is orange!! I love orange though, and this turned out beautiful!!

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  23. Terri DaughertyDecember 29, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    goodness marie, you did orange proud! she is stunning and so gorgeous in her orange dress.

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  24. ElegiaDecember 30, 2009 at 1:15 AM

    I think orange is just right color to this! I can't even imagine this in any other color, very great work, gorgeus!

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  25. Silvia(Barnie)December 31, 2009 at 1:02 AM

    How beautiful, orange is my favourite colour ;)

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  26. Ineke OriginalJanuary 12, 2010 at 7:52 PM

    Fantastic! Do you want to trade this with me?
    greetings from Holland,
    Ineke

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