Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Once I Was A Bird


Once I Was A Bird
Originally uploaded by ms_mod
Large 19 x 24 inch original mixed media collage created upon 100 lb. Strathmore Bristol Paper. Created in shades of warm sepia, creamy vanilla, antique lace, and snowy white, with hints of cool blue and pale pink, this collage has a very soft, surreal, dream-like quality to it. It features the rather curious connection between humans and birds and the avian fascination many of us posess. Truly a mixed media piece, this collage was created with a melange of techniques and materials, including image transfers, found paper, vintage seam binding, a variety of antique papers, and a vintage photograph. All of these delicate snips and scraps work together to create a beautifully muted palette with loads of texture and dimension.

15 comments:

Unknown said...

beautiful....the detail is astounding. i love the image choices...i can't believe it's so big! wow...

dollface design said...

thank you so much octavine!!! working this large was definitely a challenge for me, but i'm happy with the end result :D
xoxo
layla

etherealwear said...

the textures really come through-- great work, dollface!!

dollface design said...

thank you marya!!!

layla

Unknown said...

So lovely! I really enjoy your work, Layla, and I'm so glad to have you on the Arts in RI Team!!

dollface design said...

thank you diana!!!

layla

mendytexas said...

Incredible work...once again! Love this design... :)mendy

carolina bleu said...

i love this piece layla!

Ninuk said...

i LOVE YOUR STYLE!Kisses

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lostintheforest said...

I love this piece! Always love your doily hair too :)

Alexia said...

Work that doily!!! Another hit as always. brava!

dollface design said...

thanks everybody, you guys are AWESOMENESS PERSONIFIED! ♥
xo
layla

Safari Lee said...

wow, artfest looks amazing! Your work is amazing too! And about being a bad little blogger.... I know that feeling. I've decided to have "Blogday Thursday" so I am forced to do it regularly, otherwise I'm chained to my jewellery bench!

Creations by Marie Antoinette and Edie Marie said...

What a beautiful design.The colors are perfect,the collage is a touch of wonder.Very good.Hugs Marie Antionette