2298 views 03/25/2012 FEATURED the ‘All the Colors of the Rainbow’ group 01/17/2010 FEATURED the ‘Inspired Art Group’ 01/18/2010 FEATURED the ‘Retro Conglomerate Group’ 07/25/2010 FEATURED the ‘Hats and Hat Boxes’ 01/30/2011 FEATURED the ‘Airbrush Art’ group FEATURED the’Vintage Art Storybook’ group FEATURED the ‘Visual Texture Group’ 05/01/2012
SONG TO THE MOON, sung in Czech by Renee Fleming
Mouse drawn and painted in photoshop 5.5. Windows ’98 platform.
This is my attempt in working in a style I have always loved , Art Nouveau. The master of this style was Mucha. I used one of his many paintings of Sarah Bernhardt, the actress, as a starting point. I have completely redrawn, and added my own interpretation. I hope I captured the drama of a great ‘Diva’ in the style of my idol, Alphonse Mucha.
So rich and gorgeous! I love the colors, the profile and the richness of this whole image.
Thank you Bunny, especially for mentioning the profile, I completely redrew it and put the famous ‘Streisand’ hook in the nose. It wasn’t hard to do, Sarah Bernhardt has it too. I guess it’s the sign of a strong woman.
Very beautiful, Norval, I remember discovering Mucha while still at the Art Institute, and for years I practiced those stylish curves and ornamental details of the master of Art Nouveau. Did you know he designed household objects, furniture, even some architecture? I like the enameled copper effect you used too. Did you survive the cold spell OK?
Thanks Syd, I studied him too, everything I could find. And what I really appreciated these artist were a jack of all trades, they designed it all. This piece of artwork was my answer to this weather—————— 20 below———aweful. But I survived.
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Marvellous Mouse-creation
Lovely Lady
Clever Colour & Composition
Wonderful Woman
Thank you, I didn’t know whether she was comimg through on the feeds or not. It doesn’t seem to be working in my gallery?
– luvapples downunder/ Norval Arbogast
This is extremely beautiful and gorgeous work….superb details!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you Kamal
– luvapples downunder/ Norval Arbogast
a beauty
Thank you
– luvapples downunder/ Norval Arbogast
Oh, Norval, this is so stunning it’s breathtaking. I’m totally speechless!!!!!!
Thanks Marsha, the 3D effect is one of those happy accidents, I will have to study the piece to see what caused it so I can repeat it.
– luvapples downunder/ Norval Arbogast
wow! this is dazzling!
beautifully creative work Norval
Thank you K
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Absolutely beautiful…Excellent work, Norval :-)
Thank You Ellen, as I was telling one of my friends on the Bubble, this piece was my method of working a way out of a bad case of the winter blahs.
– luvapples downunder/ Norval Arbogast
This has got to be your best work ever! :)
Thank you Sharon, this period in art and music is one of my favorites.
– luvapples downunder/ Norval Arbogast
So rich and gorgeous! I love the colors, the profile and the richness of this whole image.
Thank you Bunny, especially for mentioning the profile, I completely redrew it and put the famous ‘Streisand’ hook in the nose. It wasn’t hard to do, Sarah Bernhardt has it too. I guess it’s the sign of a strong woman.
– luvapples downunder/ Norval Arbogast
Very beautiful, Norval, I remember discovering Mucha while still at the Art Institute, and for years I practiced those stylish curves and ornamental details of the master of Art Nouveau. Did you know he designed household objects, furniture, even some architecture? I like the enameled copper effect you used too.
Did you survive the cold spell OK?
Thanks Syd, I studied him too, everything I could find. And what I really appreciated these artist were a jack of all trades, they designed it all. This piece of artwork was my answer to this weather—————— 20 below———aweful. But I survived.
– luvapples downunder/ Norval Arbogast
Beautiful! xoxox
Thank You
– luvapples downunder/ Norval Arbogast