Wednesday 2 April 2014

THE THREE MUSES


Our theme at the Three Muses this week is to embellish a black and white (or sepia) photograph with colour.  Apologies, because as some of you will recognise, this is a 'variation on a theme'.  Mmmmm.

Below is one I made earlier but which I thought was worth a second viewing.

Credit to HolliewoodStudio and the PublicDomain for the 'variation on a theme', whilst 'my family history' are my own images with lyrics from Queen.

Thank you for looking.

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14 comments:

  1. OzstuffWednesday 2 April 2014 at 10:31:00 BST

    Wow! What a celebration of colour to frame the lovely vintage image! It's scrumptious. I love the second pic too, Ann. The words are touching and the ghostly figures set me thinking of my own family members who are no longer here. A lovely, sensitive piece of art.

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  2. bluegiraffe (Sherry)Wednesday 2 April 2014 at 11:15:00 BST

    Both are fabulous! Can't stop looking at them.

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  3. JunibearsWednesday 2 April 2014 at 13:12:00 BST

    The first picture in colour is fantastic Ann but I really love your second 'family' piece. Haunting memories! xx

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  4. sirkkisWednesday 2 April 2014 at 13:22:00 BST

    The first one is very festive and the other so cleverly done. Wonderful artworks,Ann.

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  5. indybevWednesday 2 April 2014 at 14:59:00 BST

    I love the first with the vintage children stepping into modern setting. The second is very creative, and I love the accompanying text! Lovely work, Ann.

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  6. DeannWednesday 2 April 2014 at 16:24:00 BST

    The change from dark to light gives your top picture a whole different feel...still lovely though. Your bottom picture is so touching and a layering masterpiece.

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  7. Karla B Wednesday 2 April 2014 at 16:52:00 BST

    Hey Ann this is wonderful!I'm speechless, my friend!Love both pieces!

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  8. SimWednesday 2 April 2014 at 17:31:00 BST

    Wouaouh Ann, you took my breath away once more!
    The first one is a powerful masterpiece in my eyes.
    The second one is touching and so well done.
    You are such a talented lady...

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  9. Anne (cornucopia)Wednesday 2 April 2014 at 22:40:00 BST

    I like both Ann! But I must say, at first glance, the first one looked like the twins from The Shining. I got the creeps, then realized it wasn't them. Phew! :-)

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  10. The Gossamer TearoomThursday 3 April 2014 at 04:07:00 BST

    Very creative, Ann and I really love the colors you used and the mirrored images!

    Betty

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  11. AnonymousThursday 3 April 2014 at 14:55:00 BST

    They are both beautiful, I love the second one - it has more emotion. / Ritva

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  12. johannaThursday 3 April 2014 at 15:33:00 BST

    both are wonderful artworks... i like the velvet curtains in luscious colors and the repeating kids (a bit eerie...), and i can´t stop my eyes wandering when looking at the second one... very thoughtful!

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  13. JudyFriday 4 April 2014 at 03:10:00 BST

    Dare to be different, thats what I say, Ann, you certainly pulled it off with the first one, applause from a hot NZ!
    Do I spy a wee 'Yorkshire Lass' front row on the left? A lovely family treasure

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  14. Anni - My Creative Life and Mixed Media BooksFriday 4 April 2014 at 10:07:00 BST

    Wow Ann I love both of your collages, lovely girls surrounded of drape curtains, I have the feeling that they continue again and again, also love the words on the second one and how you blend the photo of a familie and
    bathing children.
    Anni

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Thank you.