Something old, something new....I love old dolls and this is one who's eyes always speak to me...
made by someone many years ago she wears old silks and her hair is blue...I'm sure she laid on someone's bed and saw many things. I played with her for a bit on my photo imaging program and decided to keep the background(a decorative cardstock)but made it into just a mosaic of the colors.
Then I printed her out ready to use in a mixed media collage of some sort...
First I tried just a few things...
I had the eye piece already made from a while ago....the key is old and rusty...the typewriter letter also vintage, the tag, new from Graphic 45. I did love that gold color behind it though, and that was actually on a torn book cover I had... a real old torn book cover. I just cropped it out so you can't see the edges of the book.
Seemed to lack something...a feeling of cohesiveness to me was missing...
So I decided to try some new copper chain to be the thread to bind it together. A touch of old lace...to add just a hint of sweetness.An old watch face...
always intriguing to me.
What do you think? Is it finished? Would you add more? Less? How do YOU SEE it? Is it missing something? What would you add? Do differently?
Can you see something else that is different here? That background is no longer just a stark gold, but I made it more mottled and aged looking...more to my fancy.
To me, this is what Art truly is....seeing things in different ways...you being you, me being me....and all expressing who, what we are in our own unique ways.
I don't think my piece is quite done. I need to look at it again in a day or two....I think that's the hardest part for me...knowing when it is finished.I wish you a HAPPY NEW YEAR...be healthy, be happy, SEE WITH NEW EYES, and create your own vision.
Be sure to visit THE THREE MUSES to see their challenges each week and to see others
interpretations of "Something Old, Something New".
See you Saturday for more PINK!
25 comments:
Ooooh Betzie, I like it just the way it is!! I love your new blog look--very inviting--great job!
The doll is awesome. Love the blue hair. Your collage is perfect and I would call it finished, but know what you mean about knowing when it's done. It's a very thoughtful piece and you should be very proud of it. Have a very happy new year! Twyla
I love the doll's face....and you made a wonderful collage with it. I'm the same way when I do things; I have to wait and look at it again the next day and see if I still like it.
Happy Creative New Year!!
Pretty cool Betzie, so many marvelous elements. Could you send me your email at pinkfadedroses@sbcglobal.net so I can send you a picture of my bracelet from you. I'm excited to have another!! Lori
Love your piece and blog! I'm a follower now!
Betzie, your doll is awsome and I love the sentiment. To be really really honest, I love the version at the top of the post the best of all, just as it is, to me it is perfectly finished like that. I just love the texture of her hair and scarve.
By the way, thanks for the lovely comment you left on my blog.
a wonderful contribution to this challenge!! love the old doll, too and what you made with her. in my eyes it is perfect!
What a beautiful blog, and what an artistic and creative entry. Thank you so much for bringing your talent to our challenge, Betzie. I loved her in each successive stage!
Love your piece & such a perfect saying for a New Year!!! Have a Happy & Healthy one... :)
This is an amazing collage with such a beautiful doll! Wonderful to create a new piece with new life. Happy New Year to you!
Yay Betzie, I love them all, I love that you keep changing them too, and that doll is to die for and I see what you mean about the eyes.
Happy New Year.
oh what a clever piece!!! I love this....hope you have a wonderful new Year!!!!
Such a beautiful collage. Happy new year to you.
OMG OMG OMG this is stunning.
What a wonderful piece. Love them.
It's always hard to know when to stop isn't it? Last night I did a piece where the eyes weren't quite obvious enough but something told me to leave them like that!
I love all the versions, but to be honest, the very first picture is my favourite!
What a sweet face and Love her blue hair. and seeing her change in each picture you really see in a new way. Well done
WOW, what masterpieces, Betzie, like you I change my supposedly finished piece quite a few times even up to the time I upload!! Look forward to seeing more of your creations in 2010!! Happy New Year!
Betzie...I love this doll, the eyes are captivating! The collage is perfect with her picture in it, it all works! I like what you said about "seeing with new eyes." I need to be reminded about making an effort to look at everything in new ways.
Happy new year to you!!!
Mary
Hi, Betzie! Your collage looks great, and it was so interesting to read about your process of making it! The doll is really a treasure, and you are so right about seeing with new eyes - that's what art is about! Happy New Year to you - see you next year, too!
This is delightful.
Fantastic collage. I love it.
Have a happy new year, Betzie!
What a lovely collage. I really liked the original image, but as I read further and watched the evolution of the piece I was just facinated at the transformation. She moved from modern to vintage to timeless.
Really beautiful work.
Hello Betzie. love your vintage doll..happy new year and thanks for your great comments on my blog
It's beautiful...that doll is a real treasure too...
Wow! Your blog is, mmmmmmm, LUSCIOUS. Can't think of a better word!! Maybe scrumptious.
I love your doll and the different version of your collage are all wonderful. Fantastic artwork. You have put a smile on my face for the first day of 2010.
Happy New Year!!
It is fab just the way it is...I love it. Your new look is really sweet, love it too. Lots to do in the New Year..lets have fun!
Love, Mary
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