Thursday, January 29, 2015

Channeling One More Master

    Jan 31st is the last day for Art Journal Journey's monthly challenge of "Inspired by The Masters II" and also Mix It Monthly's challenge of "Color Blocks". It has been so much fun for me mostly combining the two into one journal page. Thank you Susi and Conny - I can't wait to hear about February's themes! Now, I hadn't planned on creating another page around the themes-until I read a comment from Arnoldo regarding a portrait painting I did last week. He said my portrait resembled the work of Modigliani. Well, I had not heard of this artist so of course I looked him up. I channeled this artist without even knowing it! After looking at Amedeo Modigliani's paintings I decided I had to do a portrait specifically inspired by him. And here it is:

                                                           
                                                               "Woman In Big Hat"

 Modigliani is known for his portraits and nudes with elongated faces and figures in the modern style. What I did differently was to use a colorful background, where as his backgrounds were very muted.

 Here is my initial sketch:


 This was done with a Stabilo All pencil over a page I had glued strips of gelli plate deli paper prints. Not sure if I'm done with my portrait yet because something is telling me to give her a flower for her hat:)

 Much thanks to Arnoldo for inspiring me to learn about and create around another master! If you don't know of Arnoldo please visit his blog. You can find his art on many various challenges. Arnoldo is a diverse artistic talent whose dedication to his family and his God is admirable. I am so glad to have met him through the awesome Paint Party Friday blog!

 Linking to Art Journal Journey; Art Journal Every Day; Express Your Creativity; Mix It Monthly and Paint Party Friday.

 Valentine's Day is just around the corner so I am finishing up a few more cards to get in the mail on time. I'm not going to show the group of them I am finishing but here's one I did while making the others:


  I used scraps of gelli plate printed papers along with a bit of washi tape. Linking this card to the Simon Wednesday challenge blog (theme is "anything goes").

 Thanks so much for popping in, for all your comments, AND for inspiring me! Have a fun filled, art filled weekend. I know some of you will be having Super Bowl parties and watching the game :)

                         " It is your duty in life to save your dream."   Amedeo Modigliani





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35 comments:

  1. Valerie-JaelJanuary 30, 2015 at 2:28 AM

    Lovely work, I did lots of Modigliani portraits this month for AJJ, I love his work. And I am so glad you like the theme I chose there, on Sunday there will be a new one! Thanks for linking to us at Art Journal Journey, Valerie

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  2. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfJanuary 30, 2015 at 3:28 AM

    Gorgeous! I love drawing inspiration from the masters. :)

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  3. sheila 77January 30, 2015 at 5:34 AM

    Your Modigliani inspired portrait is superb, what a lovely thoughtful lady and she looks good against the colourful background. Yes, she might like a flower in her hat, you could offer her one and see if she likes it.
    Love your card too with the torn paper and washi tape.

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  4. froebelsternchenJanuary 30, 2015 at 6:39 AM

    Just AMAZING Linda! Happy weekend!

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  5. Boo GJanuary 30, 2015 at 7:54 AM

    Hummmm not sure if my other comment posted. She is wonderful. Love the Gelli print background

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  6. PaintingWriteJanuary 30, 2015 at 8:20 AM

    I really like your portrait and the colourful background is gorgeous. I think a flower in her hat would be perfect!

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  7. ~*~Patty SJanuary 30, 2015 at 8:33 AM

    Your Modigliani lady is absolutely gorgeous Linda...you must be so pleased with her!
    The quote wraps everything up so nicely.
    Very pretty Valentine too.
    Happy Friday to you.
    oxo

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  8. Kate RobertsonJanuary 30, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    I love your Modigliani interpretation. You have captured his style and made it your own. Fantastic. Thanks for linking. Happy Friday.

    kate

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  9. GlorV1January 30, 2015 at 11:21 AM

    Love your lady. It's always fun being inspired by the masters. Love your card. Have a great day Linda! Take care.

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  10. Frieda OxenhamJanuary 30, 2015 at 12:49 PM

    I love his work. It all looks so elegant and you've done him proud.

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  11. katJanuary 30, 2015 at 1:42 PM

    I love this, you did such a great job at it, she's so lovely!

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  12. rose AKA Walk in the Woods - she/herJanuary 30, 2015 at 2:12 PM

    Such a lovely inspiration and creative expression!
    I'm curious about the flower ...

    Love that heart too!

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  13. dentheJanuary 30, 2015 at 4:55 PM

    Love your Modigliani-lady, and the colourful strips in the background add just that little extra. Great use of your gelli-scraps!

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  14. FayeJanuary 30, 2015 at 5:09 PM

    I certainly agree that she in the big hat is after Modigliani for sure. Just beautiful.

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  15. RitaJanuary 30, 2015 at 5:48 PM

    Love your inspired piece!

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  16. LeoviJanuary 30, 2015 at 5:57 PM

    Exquisite, I love your creations, I attract a lot!

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  17. joyJanuary 30, 2015 at 6:07 PM

    So amazing, Linda! Your portraits are all very good, but I really like this one. A flower would be nice, I think.

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  18. ChristineJanuary 30, 2015 at 6:09 PM

    wonderful 'Modigliani'!

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  19. My name is Erika.January 30, 2015 at 6:17 PM

    She is like a Modigliani face. Very nice. I love your striped background. Makes a nice contrast to the face.

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  20. GigglesJanuary 31, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    Wow love your Modigliani and the heart...wow awesome work this week! Love the back grounds!! Happy Weekend Linda!

    Hugs Giggles

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  21. LindsayJanuary 31, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    Truly modigliani! I love the valentine card also. :)

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  22. A'n'G JohnsonJanuary 31, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    They made an excellent movie about Modigliani. This is a great reference to his work. But thankfully not nearly as depressed as his tend to be.

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  23. Nancy BrigesJanuary 31, 2015 at 11:49 AM

    How fun to find out that your style is similar to another master - Modigliani. I enjoyed seeing your process with the sketch and your Valentines are looking great!

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  24. CarolJanuary 31, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    Great art!!! Love how you did the background and I think a flower on her hat would be perfect but she's great as is ♥ Love the card also. Hearts are bountiful this time of year :)

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  25. UnknownJanuary 31, 2015 at 1:06 PM

    You were beautifully inspired and I love your valentine card. Have a great and creative week!

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  26. Karla B January 31, 2015 at 1:40 PM

    Great art and card!Lovely!

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  27. PiaRomJanuary 31, 2015 at 2:35 PM

    Linda you catch Modigliani so lovely and the colorful background fits amazing to your fabulous lady! And a BIG yes for a flower on her hat! That would emphasize her beauty!! Mix It Monthly ♥ Conny

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  28. Roses, Lace and BrocanteJanuary 31, 2015 at 3:01 PM

    Oh I love your Lady in Big Hat, Linda.
    I googled Amedeo Modigliani and I love his style - how amazing you were inspired to paint like him. I found his painting of the lady in the hat - you have nailed it!
    LOVE your Valentine card - I'm trying to get inspired to create - visiting you has got me thinking - thank you dear Linda!
    Hugs
    Shane

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  29. carol l mckennaJanuary 31, 2015 at 5:37 PM

    Wonderfully creative work ~ love your rendition of the lady ~

    Stay cozy, safe and warm,
    Happy days for you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  30. BLOGitseFebruary 1, 2015 at 5:31 AM

    What a lady, great work! If I could I would too...

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  31. coco.nutFebruary 1, 2015 at 6:45 AM

    great portrait!

    happy PPF!

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  32. K J DFebruary 1, 2015 at 12:20 PM

    I love this style Linda..... flower or no flower :)

    Lovely Valentines Card too

    Karen x

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  33. suziqu's thread worksFebruary 2, 2015 at 3:08 AM

    Whoops Linda my comment just vanished but just to say again how I love your take on the Modigliani piece. You are so talented!
    Such a sweet Valentine card using your own papers.
    hugs to you,
    Suzy

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  34. jenn shurkusFebruary 2, 2015 at 8:35 PM

    awesome artsy creations!!! thank you so much for playing a long with us at simon says stamp wednesday challenge!

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  35. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAFebruary 7, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    I absolutely LOVE both your unique Modigliani inspired portrait and that very artsy valentine's day card that you made. Your choice of colors and masterful use of textures is always inspiring. Blessings, my friend!

    PS - Although it was not necessary, I appreciate you mentioning me in your post. :)

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