Sunday 14 April 2013

TAKE A WORD


VINTAGE BEAUTY

Marie, has asked for VINTAGE BEAUTY this week at Take a Word and at first I was a little stumped about who I might choose.   Then I thought about Marilyn, who was definitely a beauty, but what about vintage ... can she be counted as vintage I wondered.  I'd say yes, it is after all around 50 years since she sang : Happy Birthday, Mr President!!!

Credit to JoesSistah and PlayingWithBrushes for textures (much altered).

Thank you for looking and taking the time to comment.


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15 comments:

  1. Anjas-ArtefaktotumSunday 14 April 2013 at 18:43:00 BST

    I love that amazing portrait of Marylin, love the brilliant colors, they match to her vibrant life, she was really a beauty!

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  2. mary.kgSunday 14 April 2013 at 20:37:00 BST

    Marylin,belle illustration du challenge !
    Amicalement mary.kg

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  3. AnonymousSunday 14 April 2013 at 21:13:00 BST

    Yes, anything over 50-years old is vintage--including me!
    Love your Marilyn tribute. I agree with Anja about the brilliant colours. Great job, Ann.xx

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  4. peggy gattoSunday 14 April 2013 at 21:28:00 BST

    I am vintage too!!!
    She was a beauty!!!
    I was a fan of her many different types of films. I think her acting was under rated.

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  5. Terri KahrsSunday 14 April 2013 at 22:16:00 BST

    OMG! This piece is FABULOUS, Ann!!! It truly does justice to Marilyn's personality and smoldering sexuality! Wow! Thanks soooo much for stopping by to say "hello"!!! HUGE Hugs! ♥ Terri

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  6. DeannMonday 15 April 2013 at 00:03:00 BST

    Wow An I adore your marvelous layers of color you have set Marilyn afire from within...it is delicious my dear.

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  7. JudyMonday 15 April 2013 at 03:47:00 BST

    Those scintillating colours are perfect for showing off Marilyn's sensual pout, stunning presentation, Ann!
    (I wonder how many will notice the 'fallen' on my piece today, but I knew you would!!)

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  8. Anni - My Creative Life and Mixed Media BooksMonday 15 April 2013 at 11:38:00 BST

    Ann you altered image of Marilyn is so wonderfully made WOW.
    Anni

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  9. JunibearsMonday 15 April 2013 at 13:18:00 BST

    I love the treatment you've given her Ann! Spectacular piece! xx

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  10. beth conklinMonday 15 April 2013 at 14:16:00 BST

    love the bold tone coloring you gave her!

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  11. indybevMonday 15 April 2013 at 14:44:00 BST

    Oh my, can it really be 50 years??? The luminescent look you've given Marilyn is stunning, Ann. Beautiful work!

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  12. LizMonday 15 April 2013 at 17:43:00 BST

    She is a stuningly beautiful subject and I adore what you have done with her. The lighting, the colours, the smokey background. First rate example of vintage beauty!

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  13. YvonneMonday 15 April 2013 at 21:23:00 BST

    Absolutely gorgeous, Ann! The colouring is magnificent!

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  14. BillWednesday 17 April 2013 at 13:15:00 BST

    Somehow I missed this one. It's gorgeous! It would make a wonderful poster.

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  15. Healing WomanFriday 19 April 2013 at 19:39:00 BST

    Those glistening highlights really bring the picture to life. Great job.

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Thank you.