Shall I Tell You About My Life...

Man of the World - Conventional/Digital Collage

"Shall I tell you about my life
They say I'm a man of the world..."

Peter Green 

How do you share your deepest feelings? Do you ever use your Art to tell someone about your Life?

June's Lunagirl Moonbeam challenge is all about Fathers and Brothers. As with all Lunagirl Collage Sheets, sometimes it is difficult to settle on just one image. But for me, the J. C. Leyendecker image from the "SharpDressed Man" sheet whisked me away on my journey. It was easy finding just the perfect complimenting backdrop...the Lunagirl Maps Sheet. I loved the look of the map...like an open book.

Who could this man be? What was he reading? Why does he look so serious? Could he be planning a great adventure or contemplating voyages of the past?

Working on the piece my thoughts were drawn to an early Fleetwood Mac tune, written by Peter Green in 1969. A melancholy song, it is about a man who has everything he desires except the true love of a partner. At the time, Peter was fighting his own demons. And, as is the case with many artists, he let us witness a glimpse of his struggle by opening his heart through his work.

Supporting the digital aspect of the collage is a selection of stencilled conventional elements from my collection. As it is an introspective piece I added the Moon...the symbol of the soul, the capacity for reflection and renewal and the cadence of time.

Do you ever open your Book of Life sharing with us your voyages of the soul? Does your Art allow us a fleeting glimpse of your world?

Romance At A Time Before Texting & Emails....

REUNION - Heart & Kisses Digital Collage

February. The month unique not only in its length, but also in ambiance. It is the month when we are given a reprieve from the cold and snow, even if it is only for one day, and our hearts are warmed with the spirit of Valentine's Day.

I am a new member of the Gecko Galz Design Team. I will be posting a new image monthly on the second of every month. For February the theme, of course, is Hearts & Kisses.

When provided with the beautiful Gecko Galz collage sheets, the image of the man and woman by J.C. Leyendecker jumped out at me. Leyendecker's work is sumptuous, delicious, and heartfelt without being cloying. As an illustrator, his work always makes me think: "Wish I did that!". 

Who were this loving couple? I tried to imagine the setting of their passionate embrace. In my mind, it felt like a reunion at a time before emails and texting...when the way to someone's heart was through a letter or telegram.

I constructed the digital work around the Leyendecker image. The yellow roses, sky at sunrise, and envelope are from my collection. The heart and arrow background and Cupid are from the Gecko Galz. 

And in the spirit of love and sharing you will find the Free Gecko Galz Digi Stamp here.

Please let the stamp inspire your romantic February Art!

Reunions. Letters. Telegrams. Such Romance! Here's hoping cupid shoots an arrow your way this Valentine's Day!