Tuesday 17 November 2009

Finding the key

I'm an Autumn person when it comes to colour. A professional (hello Tina!) told me so. The rich orange and green hues bring out the best in my skin colouring giving me a healthy glow. I love painting with these colours too - a peek in my acrylics box will see rather a lot of rust!

I started this picture for Inspiration Avenue's rust challenge, but felt it lacked a focal point. It's another of my collage with acrylics, pastel, ephemera and a bit of transfer experimentation. Then, I mosied* on over to check out this week's theme for the Three Muses - Keys! What a perfect fit! The keys have been added digitally to my original picture. Thank you for finding me my focal!

* I have no idea how to spell this word, but you'll get my drift I'm sure!

23 comments:

  1. LOL!!! I had to check a dictionary of course but I think you spelled it correctly, after checking 2 dictionarys I couldn't find 'mosey' in past tence but assuming the normal rules of grammar hold true you would drop the 'y' and change it to 'i'...I knew what you meant anyway!!!

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  2. Beautiful collage and the digital keys are wonderfully incorporated into the piece. The rustic hues and texture are sublime- lovely art!

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  3. Keys are so signifigant to me, too.
    Unlocking yourself to the unknown, I suppose.
    Isn't it just more than fitting, you found the perfect spot for your art?
    Mysterious ways.
    That's all I'm saying.
    Beautiful work, Lisa!

    xox, Lisa

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  4. this is a beautiful piece lisa ... and i'm glad you added the keys on ... gives the art such a strong presence!

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  5. I bet it's gorgeous Lisa... I love the hues and transfer. I have no idea how you spell 'mosey' either! ;o)

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  6. You can't ever have enough rust and "old stuff"! This is a great page. (And, by the way, it's moseyed, according to Webster).

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  7. Wow this is stunning.
    Unbelievable design.

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  8. Look at all those layers, this is an absolutely stunning piece my friend. Applause from my corner.

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  9. This is awesome work, love the textures and the colours and your composition is fab!!! Fantastic!!! Love it!!!

    Linda

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  10. your quote "I'm an Autumn person when it comes to colour".
    I've never looked it that way but..hmzzz..I think that i'm also an Autumn person :-)
    Using often the same colours that you do !
    Surprising to read !
    *****
    Further..i hope that every one will ENLARGE your image. I had to look twice because there are so many things to see.
    Excelent work !!

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  11. i never would have guessed the keys are added digitally, they merge so well with the rest of this wonderful collage! great colors!

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  12. Wow, this is gorgeous! These fiery hues and layers are incredible, and the key is a perfect focal point for this composition.

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  13. Simply amazing! Love your take on the theme. Just a delight!

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  14. This is so warm yet mysterious all at once. I really think the keys make it. Lovin it

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  15. This is absolutely beautiful...you are truly a wonderful artist....your work is awesome. I love this and with the 'keys' it surely is perfect for this theme!!

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  16. love LOVE love keys!
    in fact i have a little collection ;-)
    rusty ones are my most favorite ones!

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  17. This is SO gorgeous! I love the colors and the layering...beautiful work!

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  18. Ohh this is so GORGEOUS! great image and colors!!!

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  19. Wonderful collage, love the structure.

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  20. This is a outrageously fantastic collage! really marvelous work here!

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