Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Still Life. . .

The collage challenge prompt this week on The Three Muses is "Still Life".  Per their prompt, my collage this week is simpler than I usually do, just a plum and a pansy.  I had fun adding some darker shadows and a dragonfly to make it resemble those gorgeous Flemish still life paintings!  It's very interesting to me that my horoscope on Free Will Astrology actually mentions the Flemish artist Jan Van Eyck!  It's more of that artistic synchronicity that I'm always yammering on about!


(Images I used in my collage this week include the dragonfly from The Graphics Fairy and the background from Shadowhouse Creations.  All other images from vintage postcards and ephemera from my personal collection.)
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24 comments:

  1. indybevJanuary 15, 2014 at 6:07 PM

    This piece is absolutely gorgeous, Betty. I love to see simple, uncluttered pieces. There's something serene about them. Thanks for sharing your talents!

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  2. BillJanuary 15, 2014 at 6:19 PM

    That is beautiful! The dark colors are a nice contrast to all the bright colors in the other entries. Of course, you can't go wrong with purple anyway. :-)

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  3. The Gossamer TearoomJanuary 15, 2014 at 6:53 PM

    Dear Bev,
    Thank you! I had fun creating this serene tableau this week! I appreciate your comment, as always!

    Dear Bill,
    Thank you! As soon as I started to work, I just felt like I needed to have all the parts kind of dissolve into the darkness. As always, I'm so happy you stop by to visit at The Tearoom!


    Betty

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  4. JudyJanuary 15, 2014 at 7:10 PM

    Beautiful still life, love the dark shades, I agree with you re: the Flemish paintings!

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  5. The Gossamer TearoomJanuary 15, 2014 at 7:12 PM

    Thank you, Judy! Wasn't that just the most interesting coincidence?

    Betty

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  6. johannaJanuary 16, 2014 at 1:59 AM

    awesome - i also like the darkness here!

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  7. JunibearsJanuary 16, 2014 at 2:11 AM

    I love your still life Betty! Reminds me of a real Old Master! Gorgeous! xx

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  8. sirkkisJanuary 16, 2014 at 5:40 AM

    I love this! Wonderful dark shades and the plum's colour. Esquisite.

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  9. manusJanuary 16, 2014 at 6:19 AM

    I love this dark elegance on your collage.
    Best wishes and thank you so much for your nice comment,
    manus

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  10. TaluulaJanuary 16, 2014 at 7:18 AM

    Well, Miss Betty, I am blown away by this. I think you are giving the Flemish painters a good run for their money.

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  11. Anni - My Creative Life and Mixed Media BooksJanuary 16, 2014 at 8:26 AM

    So wonderfully made Betty, love the dark background, perfect for the TTM challenge.
    Anni

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  12. Linda GibbonsJanuary 16, 2014 at 8:27 AM

    This is lovely. it reminds me of Tole and theorem paintings.

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  13. The Gossamer TearoomJanuary 16, 2014 at 8:56 AM

    Dear Johanna, June, Sirkkis, Manus, Ann (Taluula), Anni and Linda,
    Thank you so much for visiting The Tearoom this week! I very much appreciate all of your comments!

    Betty

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  14. SimJanuary 16, 2014 at 9:13 AM

    I adore these floating items under these dark side of the moon!
    Well done Bettty!! :)

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  15. The Gossamer TearoomJanuary 16, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    Dear Sim,
    Thank you for stopping by The Tearoom and for your comment! And pointing out what had not been intentional, but I wondered if anyone would see it besides me: some or all of the items DO appear to be floating, don't they? I took it to be just one more aspect that is similar to the Old Flemish Masters. Many times, although the composition of the paintings seemed quite perfect and serene, there were almost always aspects of imperfection in their works: a slightly rotted piece of fruit, little insects crawling, etc.

    I'm grateful for your visit and your comment!

    Betty

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  16. mollythefishmongerJanuary 16, 2014 at 5:46 PM

    Greetings from the other side of Maine! Thanks for visiting my blog too. ;-) Beautiful work you've done! I love the colors and the composition. I could spend hours on your blog.

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  17. The Gossamer TearoomJanuary 16, 2014 at 7:57 PM

    Thank you, Molly!! I'm glad you have been enjoying your visit to The Tearoom and I hope you will visit often!

    Betty

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  18. DeannJanuary 17, 2014 at 2:16 PM

    Beautiful...I like your choice of elements and the wonderful subdued colors.

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  19. Deborah VerhoevenJanuary 19, 2014 at 12:35 PM

    That is really beautiful. You did capture the essence of the old Flemish paintings.

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  20. JoytiJanuary 21, 2014 at 2:43 AM

    I love this collage - the pretty iridescent purple plum and the adorable pansy, and the balance of the element. Something about it is very Flemish/Dutch.

    I hope that you are doing well - and have a great new year so far :)

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  21. The Gossamer TearoomJanuary 23, 2014 at 12:58 PM

    Dear Deann and Deborah,
    Thank you so much! I have been sick for a week and a half, so I haven't gotten to participate in the challenges this week and I miss it!

    Dearest Joyti!
    What a pleasure it is to see you here at The Tearoom once again! I hope to get to see you more often!

    Betty

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  22. Maria-Thérèse ~ www.afiori.comJanuary 27, 2014 at 4:08 PM

    Beautiful!!

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  23. The Gossamer TearoomJanuary 29, 2014 at 4:16 AM

    Thank you so much, Dear Maria-Thérèse!! I'm so happy you have visited The Tearoom!!!

    Hugs,

    Betty

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  24. sheila 77January 29, 2014 at 7:59 AM

    This is so rich and dark and mysterious, I do like it very much.

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