Antique Flowers and Lace

This is the finished piece from the sketch in my last post. 

I photo copied the sketch, tore out the face and applied it to canvas paper.
I added color with watercolor pencils.
Her hair is paper napkins and other collage elements are some of my crochet and tatting.

(Antique Flowers & Lace)
Collage on Canvas 





















I'm linking up with Show and Tell Saturday
do stop by and see some of the other artful inspiration. 

A happy weekend to you dear friends...

Becca 



Comments

TexWisGirl said…
wow. that is really unique! looks a bit like a marie antoinette type. :)
February 4, 2012 at 5:34 PM
Unknown said…
Oh My Stars.. she is gorgeous. You did such an amazing job on this. I love the textures the hair has and how you added your little crochet and tatted creations.. LOVE IT!!!

Hugs, Linda
February 4, 2012 at 5:40 PM
Holly Loves Art said…
So very beautiful Becca! Wow.. she is incredible!
Cheers,
Holly
February 4, 2012 at 6:21 PM
Unknown said…
Wow this piece is gorgeous. Great colors, textures... everything is beautiful. Super job!!
February 4, 2012 at 6:34 PM
ELK said…
how unique and stunning this is!!
February 4, 2012 at 7:12 PM
Rona Gregory said…
Truly beautiful...I have wanted to try something like this ever since I saw a canvas my friend had commissioned of a floral piece but I'm not a flower person. Faces I can do but I've never worked out where to start with collage. Think I may just have to dive in and have a go! You've inspired me!

Your girl is really stunning xx
February 4, 2012 at 7:28 PM
Sylvia/LittleTreasures said…
Wonderfully done. It's just a great piece of art work. Congratulations.
February 4, 2012 at 9:16 PM
Unknown said…
Wow! A stunning piece of art!
February 4, 2012 at 10:56 PM
Torunn said…
So lovely Becca! You create things that are unbelievable, just so beautiful. Wish you a nice Sunday and new week. Greeting Torunn.
February 5, 2012 at 1:19 AM
Lesley Edmonds said…
Ooo Becca she is absolutely glorious!! She looks so serene and lovely but the details that surround her are really beautiful. A gorgeous picture.
x
February 5, 2012 at 5:36 AM
Catherine said…
I love how your brought all your art media together Becca! Fantastic!!
Wishing you a wonderful beautiful Sunday my friend!
xo Catherine
February 5, 2012 at 5:53 AM
Lisa Graham said…
Oh my gosh Becca, this is fabulous. I love everything about it...the colors, textures, her expression and how you used your tatting in the work! Simply elegant and lovely work!
February 5, 2012 at 6:25 AM
Cynthia Schelzig said…
What a creation! I am so glad you snapped some macros of the hair and surroundings....wow!! Beautiful!
February 5, 2012 at 6:54 AM
A Garden of Threads said…
Gorgeous, stunning, so beautiful. You are such a talented artist. Take care, hugs Jen xo
February 5, 2012 at 7:25 AM
Yvonne said…
I'm so glad you showed the close up detail shots. This is amazing...just beautiful.
February 5, 2012 at 7:45 AM
Diane said…
Oh My--beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!!
February 5, 2012 at 9:19 AM
Anonymous said…
This is so you Becca, just so lovely. xox Corrine
February 5, 2012 at 3:20 PM
bohemiannie! art said…
She is magical. I love the teardrop.
February 5, 2012 at 5:09 PM
Gillian Olson said…
You are very creative, great piece.
February 5, 2012 at 7:47 PM
Saints and Apostles said…
Becca, that's stunning! Looks like a self portrait. I wouldn't worry about the symetrical face, this is just so uniquely your style.
xo
February 5, 2012 at 11:03 PM
Tracy said…
WOW...wow, Becca! This just absolutely FABULOUS!! I love all embellishments, such a beautiful mix of details. And I like the few, select colors...A masterpiece, my friend. :o) ((HUGS))
February 6, 2012 at 4:50 AM
Lorraine said…
Love all the bits and pieces you've used!
February 6, 2012 at 8:04 AM
Pamela said…
Very very beautiful Becca!
This art reminds me so much of Stevie Nick's art work. Have you seen any of her pieces?? You would love her paintings. You have the same technique as her!!! Check her out. I have a friend who can draw and copied a piece of hers for me.
Pamela xo
February 6, 2012 at 8:35 AM
Rosie Grey said…
Becca! This is fan.tas.tic!!! Wow! You are such an amazing artist!
February 6, 2012 at 11:07 AM
Unknown said…
This piece is totally luscious. I love your color pallet and her face. Adding fiber makes art more special.
February 7, 2012 at 7:09 AM
Lisa Gordon said…
You are truly amazing my Friend!
Such a beautiful work of art.
February 7, 2012 at 9:42 AM
Becky Shander said…
The layering of crochet and color is soft, beautiful and rich in texture...so lovely.
February 7, 2012 at 11:36 AM
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said…
I really love all the mixed media elements you used in this piece, Becca...so lovely!
February 7, 2012 at 1:56 PM
Brianne said…
Becca, she looks like you. Why the tear? She hangs on your inspiration wall so it is all a part of the move. I love your work. You have such a braveness in your pieces. You do things how you want with your style, which is full of light and joy. Your ability to mix elements in your pieces with such freedom is inspirational. Good fortune packing. Peace. Brianne
February 10, 2012 at 11:50 AM
Lorraine said…
wow this is superb..I loved reading your art saves story..well done on getting featured
February 14, 2012 at 2:04 AM
RuthArt said…
such an awesome idea using the crochet and papers collage.....you have totally inspired me!!!
February 19, 2012 at 11:30 AM
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