Monday, May 2, 2011

Take a Word #27 - EXPOSED

Frida Kahlo painted countless portraits of herself and she was not afraid to expose her supposed flaws.  She said "I never paint dreams or nightmares.  I paint my own reality."
Looking at my picture above, perhaps I didn't learn the lesson of never painting dreams and nightmares!  I made a digital brush from a Kahlo self-portrait and vastly altered a background by Createwing Designs which I coloured and cut and pasted.  The hand was Googled and the paint splatters are digital brushes.
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25 comments:

  1. Heavens2BetsyMay 2, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    This is stunning! penny

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  2. NettyMay 2, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Oh wow its fabulous, Annette

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  3. YvonneMay 2, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Magnificent piece, Marie!

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  4. DeannMay 2, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    FAB*U*LOUS so rich with color and texture and depth I think Frida would adore it. She it out there from the dark into the light. This is just too beautiful MARIE...BRAVO!!

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  5. LynnFMay 2, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Magnificent! Those colors are superb! What a fine response to this challenge, Marie! Standing O from me.

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  6. TerriMay 2, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Fabulous color! I love how the theme "Exposed" mixes with your vibrant layers!
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  7. VictoriaMay 2, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    This is a wonderful piece. the colors are so vibrant! LOVE IT:)

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  8. indybevMay 2, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    This is OUTSTANDING, Marie! It's so rich with color, and clever, clever, clever!

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  9. ChristineMay 2, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Frida was a perfect choice, Marie. She really exposed her wounds and loves and feelings. A fantastic woman in a fantastic piece!

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  10. Janet GhioMay 2, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    I always love Frida art! Yours is great!

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  11. JudyMay 2, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    SPECTACULAR, Marie, standing O to you too! The colours are amazing, this would have to be a favourite of your artwork for me!!
    (Thought I would surprise after my vintage piece yesterday!!)

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  12. Ana Cristina CaldattoMay 2, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    This is absolutely fantastic!
    Frida!!!

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  13. JunibearsMay 2, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Wonderful, wonderful! Vibrant and alive. Gorgeous piece Marie.xx

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  14. johannaMay 2, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    GREAT! frida would have loved these vibrant colors!

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  15. FemmyMay 2, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    fabulous piece Marie!!!

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  16. JesterMay 2, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    This is stunning, Marie. the colours, the painter's hand and especially the small Frida in the background. A magnificent portrait!

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  17. Rosie RoweMay 2, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Gorgeous ! I love the colours and she would've loved it too.

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  18. AJ BlantonMay 2, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Wonderful. The colors, the whole concept is Amazing!
    Btw, it is pretty cool that your penpal visited my hometown and wrote you all about it.
    :) AJ

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  19. WrightStuffMay 2, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Great choice Marie. I love how you captured her your use of in colour as well as the portrait.

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  20. AnonymousMay 2, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Love the colours and what you did for this lovely art.

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  21. "MOI" FreubelMay 3, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    Marie, this explosion of colours is mind blowing and they jump from my screen ! So rich and beautiful.
    I also love the dots you've add and the composition of the whole piece is outstanding.
    Digital magic my friend !!

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  22. RhondaMay 3, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Wow, this is fabulous! Love the background and how the Frida image is being exposed. Cheers!

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  23. BillMay 4, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    This is absolutely wonderful! I think it's my favorite picture of Frida done by an artist other than herself.

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  24. Linda GibbonsMay 4, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    HOW did I miss this!!!

    Marie this is so gorgeous, the color, the texture, the emotion it conveys. A perfect portrait of Frida.

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  25. Gayle Page-RobakMay 5, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    Sorry I am late, Marie...ISP troubles. This is amazing...Frida is a great subject. Beautifully created.

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