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:
All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical and Altered Art - Collage and Assemblage Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters
blamo
the inlay comes out brilliant in this great great colouring
Diana Maus
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
Amazing as always Diana! ;D
Diana Maus
Thank you!
missmilly
So Gorgeous!
Diana Maus
you’re kind, thanks!
RLHall
very nice work
Diana Maus
Thanks Rhonda!
lily pang
your work is so beautiful, every piece!
Diana Maus
thank you lily, you are “the gentlest painter of women.”
Antanas
beautiful view
Diana Maus
Thank you Antanas. I like your writing. Thanks for sending me there. (esp. “Again”)
LindaR
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 replied
I’m sorry you can relate but it’s nice to have some company. Thanks…
Aloramyst
Beautiful work Diana, great to see you here at RB!
Diana Maus replied
thanks, nice to see you too.
georgieb
beautiful design and colours
Diana Maus replied
Thank you very much!
Wanda Lechene
amazingly beautiful.
Diana Maus replied
thank you Wanda
Tahnja
wow, you are fantastic!!!!!!
Diana Maus replied
Thanks Tahnja!
W. J. St. Chri...
What wonderful hearts
-lovely!Diana Maus replied
Thank you W.J.!
kvalle
AWESOME and beautiful…. im sure the actual piece is stunning to see in all its glory….
Diana Maus replied
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
well I can’t type at all today LOL. typos…..
Kathie Nichols
Truly stunning artwork Diana, you are a very talented lady!!!
Diana Maus replied
(blush)
Angela van Bo...
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 replied
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 replied
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...
Your daugther can still submit if she likes – the competition is open till the 15th July
Diana Maus replied
Ok Thanks! I’ll tell her…
Helene Kippert
Wonderful diana!
Diana Maus replied
Thanks again Helene!
FAIRIEWOMAN1
The hummingbird and heart tell me everything’s going to be alright. Reaching the middle years is a portal that can take us to a higher, spiritually potent place of personal power but it also opens wide the vaults of the soul as well. Some slam the doors firmly shut and lock them tight while others may be afraid but go inside anyway to find out what’s there. Now its time to bead what you found.
Diana Maus replied
Thank you Helena. My mother’s name was Helen. Yes these pieces are about digging out the pain and making it bearable. And about triumphing over it. There is a life force that is hard to knock down.
artist4peace
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Diana Maus replied
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Doreen Bell
Diana, I must tell you I got goose bumps viewng your work, I as a fellow mosaic artist felt compelled to comment on the beauty of your work. Bravo, Doreen
Diana Maus replied
Doreen that is a wonderful comment coming from a fellow mosaic artist! Your no slouch at mosaic yourself (everyone go look at Doreen’s work!) Thank you so much!!