Inspired by something I saw on Pinterest. I'm always interested in the idea of building on the photos I have and creating new stories. The original photo of Bertha Allen is a black and white head shot. Her face was painted and shadowed on different layers. I created a pattern for the dress so that I could clip the fabric and lace pieces to something. Really helps in "seeing" the shape take form. The rose was added toward the end when I decided that I didn't like that the sleeves of the dress had no arms/hands. I'm also going to experiment with new canvas sizes. After a decade of 12 x 12 as an auto start, it might be interesting to try something new. This is 6 x 12.
[URL='
https://www.oscraps.com/shop/ArtPlay-Palette-Carpe-Diem.html']ArtPlay Palette Carpe Diem[/URL] (solid with an added texture)
[URL='
https://www.oscraps.com/shop/ArtPlay-Palette-Frozen-SKU10011770.html']ArtPlay Palette Frozen [/URL](the metal piece I used on the back of the frame)
[URL='
https://www.oscraps.com/shop/ArtPlay-Palette-Ambages.html']ArtPlay Palette Ambages[/URL] (lace)
[URL='
https://www.oscraps.com/shop/ArtsyStains-No-3.html']ArtsyStains No.3[/URL]
[URL='
https://www.oscraps.com/shop/ArtPlay-Palette-Bravura-.html']ArtPlay Palette Bravura[/URL] (frame)
[URL='
https://www.oscraps.com/shop/ArtPlay-Palette-Gentle-Morning.html']ArtPlay Palette Gentle Morning[/URL] (fabric tag which is the main piece used for the base of the dress)
[URL='
https://www.oscraps.com/shop/ArtPlay-Palette-Alfresco.html']ArtPlay Palette Alfresco[/URL] (lace)
[URL='
https://www.oscraps.com/shop/ArtPlay-Palette-Festal.html']ArtPlay Palette Festal [/URL](rose)
[URL='
https://www.oscraps.com/shop/ButtonThreadz-No-1.html']ButtonThreadz No.1[/URL]
[URL='
https://www.oscraps.com/shop/ButtonThreadz-No-2.html']ButtonThreadz No.2[/URL]
[URL='
https://www.oscraps.com/shop/ArtPlay-Palette-Love-Letters.html']ArtPlay Palette Love Letters[/URL] (gem)
Rachel Jefferies - [URL='
https://www.oscraps.com/shop/lets-remember-The-Complete-Collection-by-Rachel-Jefferies.html']Let's Remember I The Complete Collection[/URL] (green swirl fabric piece)
MLDesign - Arsenic & Old Lace (lace-retired)
