MMM: Romance

"Mon Amour"

11 x 16 Canvas

Fabric Poodles

Side Detail

Just in time for Valentine's, this week Mixed Media Monday has prompted us to conjure up a little Romance . . .

I was intrigued with the awning and scallop shapes that I played with for last week's challenge, and wanted to explore them a little further this time around. You would never know that this started out as another painted canvas - that I actually painted it more than 3 times and "perfected" the awning with acrylic, charcoal and ink - before I covered it all up again with fabric! But, alas, that is what I felt it needed to be complete. I guess the fabric poodles really set the stage for what was to be a piece created almost entirely of fabric and acrylic. Other details include a distressed background of paint and black glitter (I like how it adds an asphalt feel), fabric trim to complete the bottom and sides, a feather and of course, Swarovski crystals. The vintage text in the heart reads, "Whisper to me, 'My Darling'."

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I hope you have a wonderful Valentine's with your loved ones and that you receive all that your heart's desire . . .

Kristin xo