I so enjoyed this challenge, I decided to make two...the first of Marie Antoinette...I used graphics from google, a postcard image of Marie, and a few graphics from a book by Anna Corba, called ALPHABETS & ORNAMENTS. I thought the snakeskin edging was appropo.
Then I recently saw THE BLACK SWAN at the theatre and got inspired. It was such a tense movie...I liked most of it other than a few parts...I love ballet and Natalie Portman was just fabulous. I think it's a love/hate type of movie in more ways than one! :)
I used google images, a photo I took of a real black swan in London by Buckingham Palace,
my photo editor, and the wings I had stored for quite some time and can't recall where they came from...the red border just seemed fitting.
23 comments:
WOW, Betzie. Thanks for sharing both of these wonderful bits of art. I especially like the Black Swan. Both are beautifully done!
What striking pieces, Betzie, both are stunning, I especially like the 'Marie' piece! (love your humour in that one!)
Well..my aplause for these two stunning pieces Betzie !!
You've used so many images and it's magical how you put them all together !
Great presentations !!
Two absolutely breathtaking creations Betzie...I love them both they are just exquisite...awesome work...Bravo!!
Betzie, both pieces are stunning in every way - and, you are right, the touch of red in the second one works very well. Your artwork is superb.
Gorgeous artwork Betzie, I love the Marie one best, don't ask me why, both are really beautiful.xx
Wow Betzie! These collages really rock! I am fascinated by the black swan, though and would love to see the film. I am secretly a black swan, I think!! 'o)
The graphics look fab! We saw the BS this weekend - I'm like you some things were not to my liking, but overall it was intriguing.
Stay warm!
Leann
I think Black swans have more interesting lives! I haven't seen the movie yet but I look forward to it.
I love the two-faced Marie surrounded by snakes!
Those are just awesome images! The swan is beautiful..
Hi, Betzie! Thanks for commenting on my blog. Somehow I missed seeing your recent postings- but they are fabulous! Both are beautiful, each in its own way. Haven't seen Black Swan- I'm a little afraid to- heard it was good but so intense and hard to take at times.
Both are wonderful! I think the second is my fave!
Wow! These pieces are both stunning.
~The snake skin edging is awesome!
The black swan is my favourite ... I am going to see the film soon.... I hope I am in the 'love it' side!
Karen
Two wonderful pieces of art.
2 great pieces, the first one has Marie Antoniette, always a good subject that you took with fine sense of humor. The second one resulted ina a dramatic piece. It made me want to see the movie (I think it will here - Brazil/BrasÃlia - only next week).
Wonderful collages, Betzie, both very well showing what can be done with black and white and a little bit of red.
Two glorious pieces, Betzie - wonderful work!
Betzie, I couldn't possibly choose between either of these awesome pieces of art. The first has humour whilst the second has drama. Kudos to you for such a wonderful pair of collages.
That looks so cool and is great for the challenge
WOW, cool and beautiful pieces!! Love them both :)
Wow. Very cool. Love them both.
Hi Betzie,
All I can say is WOW how wonderful! You are over the moon talented and you never cease to amaze me with your imagination and creative powers.
I love both of these pieces!! They are truly stunning. I think the people who made the movie with N.P should see your creation. I think they would want to use it somehow.
You are a true talent!!
Love to you, Celestina Marie
trying to catch up, everything is so beautiful...Hugs, Mary
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