Friday, November 23, 2007

November BJP Finished

Well, I wasn't sure if she was finished or not...but as I looked at her, I felt she really was complete.

At the top & bottom of this focal piece, it felt messy, unfinished, open. Then I realized that it was exactly what I wanted her to be...ascending, breaking barriers, & opening up! I love her!



I had to show her on a white background so you could see the edges. But I'm learning more about photographing pieces, editing & what I really like to show. I don't necessarily like this piece on white as much as I do on black, or a neutral color. But for the sake of detail, she'll remain this way.

And, about that hole in her head, well, I figured it out. I like what I finally decided to do with it!

For some reason, this piece really says more about me, & this month, than any of the others I've done to date. Not sure if it's using one of my favorite pieces as a focal point, the colors, the theme, or that I just didn't have any question on what to do! Finally, huh? ;) It really was a freeing piece of work!

14 comments:

abeadlady said...

She's beautiful. The headband was inspired. You are right; she is just as she should be. Scrumptious!

Arline

Norm and Nancy said...

She's gorgeous! I'd call her Ixchel, goddess of fertility....but she's yours so you can call her whatever you want :-)

Ellen said...

Super CC, what a delightful piece

pam T said...

Beautiful!
pam T in WI

Sue said...

Wonderful piece, she looks like an "Harvest Princess" to me, from the beginning the background reminded me of a turkey's fanned out tail. Everything comes together for a real November feeling.

artandtea said...

What a beautiful piece! She looks like a wise Native American shaman.
-Karen

Barb said...

What a beautiful piece. I love the concept and it was so beautifully done!

Barb

KV said...

See, I knew you would find the perfect thing to do with those "holes" in her head! This turned out so wonderfully, CC.


Kathy V in NM

Nancy K. said...

I echo everyone else, she is just gorgeous!

Jody said...

I think you answered your own question, you used your favorite piece & the rest flowed for you...sometimes that is the best way to be creative.
I agree with ArtandTea she looks like a Native American shaman.
Gorgeous

Anonymous said...

That side shot really helps to see the dimension! What a great job :-)

mAtilda said...

che meraviglioso medaglione, CC. veramente complimenti, la tua principessa รจ bellissima.
ciao matilda

CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMS said...

Oh, What a beautiful piece of art. She is gorgeous. I love the single row of beads across the top of her head. Did you create the goddess out of polymer clay?? I love her. Hugs Judy

Timaree said...

You did a really super job on this page. I think it's my favorite of your pages so far! Merry Christmas.