Losing Heart

Artist: Diana Maus
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Card: US$3.71
Print: from US$18.53

Losing Heart

“Losing Heart” was a how I felt last summer when I was depressed about the way things were going. Mid-life and all can lead to feeling like truth, control, belief, desire and hope are illusions.

The beauty of the colors in this piece and their careful arrangement are an expression of the spirit that keeps me going through trying times.

The original artwork is an 11” x 11”, mixed media mosaic.
I created this beaded shrine to the swiftness of time with bugle beads, seed beads, rhinestones, Swarovsky crystals, metallic, silver, & brass embellishments. Flowers and feathers accent a velvety-rich pink and gold dichroic glass heart.

Losing Heart belongs to the following groups:

Heart Art, In the Pink and Mixed Media

blamo, 8 months ago

the inlay comes out brilliant in this great great colouring
Diana Maus, 8 months ago

Thank you! It’s very difficult to photograph. I wish I could afford a pro to do it for me. I’m glad you at least get the idea with my shots.
DefyingGravity, 8 months ago

Amazing as always Diana! ;D
Diana Maus, 8 months ago

Thank you!
missmilly, 8 months ago

So Gorgeous!
Diana Maus, 8 months ago

you’re kind, thanks!
RLHall, 8 months ago

very nice work
Diana Maus, 8 months ago

Thanks Rhonda!
lily pang, 8 months ago

your work is so beautiful, every piece!
Diana Maus, 8 months ago

thank you lily, you are “the gentlest painter of women.”
Antanas, 8 months ago

beautiful view
Diana Maus, 8 months ago

Thank you Antanas. I like your writing. Thanks for sending me there. (esp. “Again”)
LindaR, 7 months ago

this is so very beautiful ~ and your message is not lost to me, as I can relate very well…thanks for sharing your heartfull work here xx
Diana Maus in reply to LindaR’s comment, 7 months ago

I’m sorry you can relate but it’s nice to have some company. Thanks…
Aloramyst, 7 months ago

Beautiful work Diana, great to see you here at RB!
Diana Maus in reply to Aloramyst’s comment, 7 months ago

thanks, nice to see you too.
georgieb, 6 months ago

beautiful design and colours
Diana Maus in reply to georgieb’s comment, 6 months ago

Thank you very much!
wanda lechene, 6 months ago

amazingly beautiful.
Diana Maus in reply to wanda lechene’s comment, 6 months ago

thank you Wanda
Tahnja, 6 months ago

wow, you are fantastic!!!!!!
Diana Maus in reply to Tahnja’s comment, 6 months ago

Thanks Tahnja!
W. J. St. Chri..., 6 months ago

What wonderful hearts - lovely!
Kara Rasmanis, 6 months ago

AWESOME and beautiful…. im sure the actual piece is stunning to see in all its glory….
Diana Maus in reply to Kara Rasmanis’s comment, 6 months ago

Thanks, the feathers are especially nice in person. Photographibg these has been a real challenge. Do I show them ablaze with light or use a shaded area to highlight the compstion and screen out any unwanted glints of light that obscure the detail? hmmm.
Diana Maus, 6 months ago

well I can’t type at all today LOL. typos…..
Diana Maus in reply to W. J. St. Christopher’s comment, 6 months ago

Thank you W.J.!
Kathie Nichols, 5 months ago

Truly stunning artwork Diana, you are a very talented lady!!!
Diana Maus in reply to Kathie Nichols’s comment, 5 months ago

(blush)
Angela van Bo..., 3 months ago

Beautiful! Would be great to submit for Mum = Mum 2 Art competition at www.creativemums.com.au
for the Manly Arts Festival 2008 – If you are in Australia!
Diana Maus in reply to Angela van Boxtel’s comment, 3 months ago

LOL I’m not in Oz but my youngest daughter is! I’m not familiar with that competition but will take a look… Thanks
and thanks for writing!
Diana Maus in reply to Angela van Boxtel’s comment, 3 months ago

well, the competition is over for this year and the winner won $30,000! Wow is all I can say. I need to find some competitions!
Angela van Bo..., 3 months ago

Your daugther can still submit if she likes – the competition is open till the 15th July
Diana Maus in reply to Angela van Boxtel’s comment, 3 months ago

Ok Thanks! I’ll tell her…
Helene Kippert, about 1 month ago

Wonderful diana!
Diana Maus in reply to Helene Kippert’s comment, about 1 month ago

Thanks again Helene!