Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Three Muses Challenge - Black and White


This was originally a sepia image (E-Vint collages) which I converted to black and white, adding filters.  The background is by Kay Eflin and the overlays are by Lauren Bavin of Digital Scrapbook Pages.  The flowers are by Birgit Kerr at Scrapbookgraphics.
Posted by at

28 comments:

  1. PatFebruary 2, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    she's "merveilleuse"!! Love the effect you give by filters.
    black ans white give strengh to the picture.
    Merci Mary ta réalisation est exceptionelle.
    Pat

    ReplyDelete
  2. bluegiraffe (Sherry)February 2, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Marie, this is just....perfect! The balance of black and white is great. The look on her face is beautiful. Wonderful job!
    Sherry

    ReplyDelete
  3. indybevFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    You have such a talent for finding the most lovely images. You're forever using one from a site I've visited, and left me thinking "I didn't see THAT one!" This is beautiful, Marie. Kudos to you.

    ReplyDelete
  4. JanineFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    This is lovely, she looks like Madama Butterfly

    ReplyDelete
  5. TiffanyFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Just beautiful...
    I'd love to know what she's thinking about...
    Thank you for sharing with us!

    ReplyDelete
  6. DeannFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Oh Ozzie this is BEE-U-T-FULL...I love it!!! Really cool background too!!

    ReplyDelete
  7. "MOI" FreubelFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    I agree with Sherry, Marie (about the balance.)
    I'ts so easy to change the saturation in photoshop but it always harm the image !!
    Your black and white colours realy jump out !!
    And, the lady ofcourse !! :)
    Great work.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Gayle Page-RobakFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    So elegant...love, love it!

    ReplyDelete
  9. JudyFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    You always manage to source the most perfect images for your stunning art, Marie, beautiful piece!

    ReplyDelete
  10. YvonneFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous, Marie!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Eila AFebruary 2, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Marie, this is really elegant and beautiful! The black-and-white colour makes it more dramatic than what it would be in sepia - a good idea to change the colourway.

    ReplyDelete
  12. JunibearsFebruary 2, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Stunning Marie! Just stunning. Your work on the filters is magical. Love this piece! xx

    ReplyDelete
  13. RikaFebruary 2, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    This is gorgeous Marie
    you creations are always wonderful!

    ReplyDelete
  14. RosieFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    OMG... this is so romantic Marie! Wonderfully moving.

    Sorry about the song, but it popped into my head as soon as I saw Ann's collage! And we should stick together, especially when we're feeling out of synch...!!!!
    xx

    ReplyDelete
  15. WrightStuffFebruary 2, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Very pretty! I converted my pics to black and white, but then couldn't stop fiddling! I just love photoshop!

    ReplyDelete
  16. Linda GibbonsFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Absolutely beautiful. Every aspect is just perfect.

    ReplyDelete
  17. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    This is beautiful, Marie!

    ReplyDelete
  18. LynnFFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    Oh Marie...what to say...this is simply divine! Standing O from me!

    ReplyDelete
  19. Silvia(Barnie)February 2, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Just a romantic piece, love all the different layers.

    ReplyDelete
  20. K J DFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    Wow ..... this is truly amazing who would think that black and white could have SO much depth.

    I love all the details, the gorgeous image of course but those stencil effect flowers are my fave.

    Can you tell I LOVE this piece :)

    Karenx

    ReplyDelete
  21. TaluulaFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    Marie, your lady looks a little sad but I can't think why since you have given her the most gorgeous makeover. A perfect study in black and white.

    ReplyDelete
  22. JesterFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    So beautiful and stylish, Marie. Who needs colour?!

    ReplyDelete
  23. Terri KahrsFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    Simply stunning, Marie! Your beautiful lady is exquisite in black and white. Hugs, Terri xoxo

    ReplyDelete
  24. LivArtNowFebruary 4, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    She is beautiful and dreamy and I'd love to hear her story... What an intersting and brillian creation my friend :)
    hugs and smiles,
    Linda

    ReplyDelete
  25. SimoneFebruary 6, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    This is absolutely gorgeous!!! I love it!
    Simone

    ReplyDelete
  26. Peggi Meyer GraminskiFebruary 6, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    This is so beautiful, Marie! The woman is stunning - like a painting, and the background you've created is incredible. One of my favorite collages ever... xo

    ReplyDelete
  27. FayeFebruary 7, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    Beautiful in black and white, Marie. All the extras add a lot of feeling to your gorgeous piece.

    ReplyDelete
  28. Fiona (anubis 1 )February 8, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Simply Stunning!!! I'm in love.

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)