"I had to leave to love it." My very first canvas to be on exhibit in a show!
This mixed media piece consists of:
watercolor, Crayon, Bavarian tablecloth pieces, water-soluble oil pastel, color photocopies, construction paper, sewn photographs, staples, lino cut prints, acrylic paint, doodles and handwriting on gesso'd canvas.
The little airplanes are my own photographs taken from my rooftop terrace when I lived beneath the approach to runway 3 at Heathrow airport. Every other element besides the Bavarian tablecloth are enlargements of my own photography.
This canvas is my expression of how much I idealized London and how often I had to leave the city (and eventually leave permanently) in order to cope with living there. Here is an older post summarizing how all my creative endeavors went wrong during my years in England.
Since I've only published a sneak preview, finally the full canvas for you. See the original on exhibit at Red Gate Gallery from 15 January through 4 February.
This is gorgeous! I am so proud of you. Many congrats!
Posted by: Linda | January 15, 2010 at 05:02 PM
I love the 'Tears and rain became the same'. Unfortunately, I think many people can relate to that. And London is great, but in the end, it's just another city, it's not Heaven on earth... ;)
Posted by: Eveline | January 16, 2010 at 07:07 PM
I can imagine that living somewhere else and longing for London is easier than living in the city itself.
London is a great city and the shops are more than wonderful and don't forget these great museums. But living there? For three weeks maybe? With a filled wallet? Only then!
Jacqueline
Posted by: Jacqueline | January 17, 2010 at 02:42 PM
Thanks for the great comments gals. I've gotten a few groans over the "Tears and Rain" deal... I suppose it is corny even though it's true! And although I love the city I like to think of the finances needed to live there just like firewood when camping: double the amount you THINK you'll need and then grab a few more armfulls. Then you MIGHT have enough...!!! LOL
Posted by: TJ | January 19, 2010 at 09:35 AM
TJ, hithere I hopeyou are Ok I love lovyour bloga and your art is wonderful as it always is my dear friend if you need to chat just let me know ok take care and god bless you and yours too .....
MaryRedford
Posted by: MaryRedford | January 21, 2010 at 09:58 AM