Monday, March 21, 2011

Take a Word Challenge #21 - Architecture

I painted the background (digitally) and added the black and white stencil style skyline (by Christina Renee) which I coloured.  The frame is from one of my software packages and the little girl (altered by re-dressing) was excised from an old postage  stamp many years ago and I can't remember the source.
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24 comments:

  1. PatMarch 21, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    whaouuuuuuu!! an amazing piece of art, love the delicate background and the poetry which emerge from your creation Marie.
    J'adore.

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  2. GlenysMarch 21, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    This is sooo great...the colours pure and rich....wonderful!

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  3. Gayle Page-RobakMarch 21, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Love everything about this architectural scene, Marie. Bright and cheery...looks like an inviting place to live. Great piece. Hugs, Gayle.

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  4. indybevMarch 21, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    VUNDERBAR! I've decided I need to add other languages for you. I'm running out adjectives in English! This is a glorious piece of art, Marie!

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  5. gta vice cityMarch 21, 2011 at 8:54 AM

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  6. DeannMarch 21, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Wow Marie it sounds and looks like you really put a lot of work into this beautiful picture...EXCELLENT work!!

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  7. JudyMarch 21, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    A page from a story book, Marie, now you can write the tale for your grandchildren! Gorgeous 'Lilliput' village, superb cloud effect, too!

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  8. LynnFMarch 21, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Absolutely beautiful piece, Marie! Your cityscape is gorgeous!

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  9. ElectraMarch 21, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Delightful! You've inspired me to not be so afrid of painting!

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  10. JunibearsMarch 21, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    She's just shouting 'Look what I see. My wonderful world!'
    Beautiful work Marie. Just beautiful.xx

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  11. Silvia(Barnie)March 21, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Wow, great background and skyline. Love the little girl.

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  12. Eila AMarch 21, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Marie, your colourful town is wonderful! I love the background, too.

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  13. RikaMarch 21, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Great scene, beautiful work!

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  14. Linda GibbonsMarch 21, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Just beautiful, Marie! Like a child's dream of a rainbow city.

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  15. AnonymousMarch 21, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    This is an outstanding piece, Marie! Love the colours and hearing about how you "harvested" the little girl.

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  16. Wendy AspinallMarch 21, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Marie all my fav colours in one wonderful peice of art... magic
    Hugs wendy

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  17. TaluulaMarch 21, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    This would make a wonderful children's book cover - so inviting and who could resist opening it to read the magic within. Marie, my friend, you have missed your way this is superb : colours, content, composition. A standing O from my corner of the world.

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  18. MelisaMarch 21, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    It looks as if she's gazing up at the big night sky over her city in wonder. Beautiful!

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  19. .Trudi SissonsMarch 21, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Beautiful Marie - the mood is so magical!

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  20. ChristineMarch 22, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    It made think of Wendy (Peter Pan) looking out through her window and dreaming of fantastic worlds.

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  21. FayeMarch 22, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    Marie, this is stunning. The colors are so vibrant and beautiful. And to think that your little girl was actually part of a stamp is amazing.

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  22. EffieMarch 22, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    That's just so cute...

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  23. Anjas-ArtefaktotumMarch 22, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    WOW this colorful architectural scene is gorgeous and inspiring. It looks magical and vibrant.
    Love everything especially the little rejoicing and wondering girl.
    Anja

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  24. Jaluza ScrapMarch 23, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Wonderful!
    I like what I see.

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