I did this 11 x 14 mixed media on paper for a local shop’s Day of the Dead celebration. (Find out more about The Workroom’s event here.) This festive gal is a melding of ideas from a couple of other pieces I have done recently. Beads and feathers from one, face from another, with a sugar skull painted on for the occasion. I love the combinations of the dark Citra Solv background with the stark white of her face and the turquoise, gold, and red accents.
from my art journal:
If in Wichita for Final Friday this week, you can view this piece and my Frida canvas at The Workroom, 150 N. Cleveland, from 6 to 9pm. However, I will not be there as I will be attending the opening of The Arts Council Annual Juried Art Show at City Arts, 334 N. Mead Street. I can’t wait to see all the wonderful pieces there! Then I will stop by Tessera Fine Art Gallery to see my new pieces up on my wall! Hope to catch you local folks at one of those locations!
Laura (PA Pict)
I love your sugar skull piece! The tilt of the head, the expressive eyes and the bright colours against the background are all wonderful. I just painted a sugar skull woman in my altered book and it in no way compares to what you’ve achieved.
victoryrd
Thank you! But please don’t compare… we each have our own creativity to express and its real beauty is in the process! Happy creating!
Laura (PA Pict)
Well comparing can be good and bad – sometimes it can encourage me to try something new or to see strengths in my piece as well as rough spots – but you are right that ultimately the individuality of our own creations is the most important thing.
victoryrd
That’s true….guess that is a good way to look at it!