Monday, April 29, 2013

Take a Word Challenge - BEAUTIFUL

What could be more graceful and beautiful than ballerinas?  I am a fan of Degas and his series of paintings from the world of ballet so didn't have to search very far for inspiration.
The three dancers are from e-vint.com (coloured and altered).  The background is by Lorie Davison and the aged overlay by Berna Datema.  The ghostly image of Degas was Googled.
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18 comments:

  1. BillApril 29, 2013 at 7:21 AM

    I agree. Dancers, Degas and your collage are beautiful!

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  2. indybevApril 29, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    Exquisite, Marie. Wonderful aged feel. Beautiful indeed!

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  3. Janet GhioApril 29, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    Love seeing this. I am reading a book right now about Degas the the dancers. Very timely!!

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  4. Lori SaulApril 29, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    This is so beautiful and yes Degas really captured the essence of the dancers that he painted. Your piece is so reflective of that style- love this Marie!

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  5. DeannApril 29, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    You always have a handle on beauty Marie...I loved this challenge and had to make myself stop...thanks for a delightful week!

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  6. JudyApril 29, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    Love the ballerina pointing to Degas' head, a clever little touch of yours, Marie! A beautiful composition the 'creased' effects gives your piece depth - standing ovation from this side of the ditch!!

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  7. AnonymousApril 29, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    This is an elegant piece of art, Marie! I love the aged look as a whole and the ballerinas' skirts in particular. Beautiful!xx

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  8. Anjas-ArtefaktotumApril 29, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    That art work is a great joy to me, I love ballett dancers, many years ago as I was young, I was in a ballett school.
    I love your image with charming charisma very much.
    oxo Anja

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  9. JunibearsApril 29, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    A lovely challenge this week. We could all go on forever making beautiful pictures!
    Your Degas ballet piece is just divine.A wonderfully made piece! xx

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  10. KarinApril 29, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    wow stunning collage, love it!

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  11. TaluulaApril 29, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    Exquisite piece, Marie. I love the contrast between the beautiful dancers and the grunginess of the torn paper background. Loud applause from me.

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  12. johannaApril 29, 2013 at 11:21 PM

    what a great composition! i love the idea and how you realized it. and love the texture of the folded paper!

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  13. bluegiraffe (Sherry)April 30, 2013 at 1:12 AM

    This is outstanding, Marie! Lovely to look at.

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  14. sheila 77April 30, 2013 at 3:04 AM

    Beautiful, the others have said it all. The aged overlay is very clever and gives the picture a whole new twist.

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  15. Anni - My Creative Life and Mixed Media BooksMay 1, 2013 at 3:45 AM

    Love these lovely ballerinas, your piece is so elegant and wonderful.
    Anni

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  16. ElectraMay 3, 2013 at 1:38 AM

    I love the images and how you have put it together.

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  17. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAMay 5, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    I love Degas pastel beauties too, so I truly appreciate your inspirational piece for this challenge. Blessings!

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  18. froebelsternchenMay 5, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    just GORGEOUS!

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