The Higher One
My collaboration with the brilliant Al Neaimi.
Al took my image, Tesselation 1, and worked his magic on it.
I am amazed at the results. This guy is a genius.
He has given me so many ideas about how I can develop this series further.
Stay tuned to see what he does with Tesselation 2!
And here is the original, pre-makeover…
The Higher One belongs to the following groups:
Yellow Gallery, Collaboral Damage, I ♥ Patterns, The Eyes Have It and The Patchwork Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

Romo
Beautiful:)
Tania Donald replied
thanks romo! : )
margpie
wow, what a fantastic image and design,,,and collab, well done this is amazing :)
Tania Donald replied
Isn’t Al just awesome…? truly inspiring to me…in my new painting i’m trying to use some of the things i’ve learnt from how he developed this one… : D
flower68
HOLY SH*T!!you two are a dangerously awesome team!wow wow wow.Breathtakingly beautiful,and that probably sounds so pretentious,but I really mean it.Wow!!And I think you two should get together and put this on a wall somewhere using real tiles some day :-))
Tania Donald replied
my art never looked so good! every girl loves a make-over! thanks for the lovely comments matey!
i’d love to see this on a real wall – what a great idea. it’d prolly be a great feature wall for a bathroom….: D
Gregoryno6
Holy mother!
Tania Donald replied
is that a pleasantly impressed “holy mother”? or an ashen-faced Peter Cushing facing up against Dracula “Holy Mother”...? ; )
flower68
oh my wordy lordy yes!imagine sitting surrounded by scented bubbles in the clawfoot with a glass of champagne and strawberries(personally I like a bourbon and….. but anyway..)and looking at this as a real mosaic by candlelight..oh yes indeedy..:-))
Tania Donald replied
oh god…sounds heavenly…. i had a fabulous bath this afternoon…it was so dreamy i fell asleep…your version sounds even better…. ; D
Gregoryno6
Don’t confuse me with options.
Tania Donald replied
ok, well i’ll just tell myself it’s the former until i hear otherwise…how do you cope in a smorgasbord situation…? ; )
Al Neaimi
Thank you Tania for being a great friend , I had so much fun Creating the HIGHER ONE , your work is amazing and it does inspire , i look forward to see the new Art you are creating , Lots of love .
Al Neaimi
Tania Donald replied
thaks so much Al, this collaboration seems to have made a lot of people ahppy – most of all me! x t : D
kathibook
Awesome!! Really, really cool! Fantastic collaboration, can’t wait for the next one.
Tania Donald replied
thanks Kathi! hey has that print arrived yet??? hope everything is fine in your world : D
roybarry
Tania, I do like the “made over” version but I have to say, from an originality point of view, I much prefer your image.
Tania Donald replied
ah roy, you always know just what to say….thanks : D
amanda marx
beautiful collaboration Tania, the pre & post makeover works for me, can’t wait to see more of both. the whole collaboration thing is particularly inspiring for me . . . 1+1=17
Tania Donald replied
a collaborative art project is something completely new for me- but i’m sold if this is any indication and what collaboration can be!you can learn so much from other people’s ideas…x :D
Gregoryno6
how do you cope in a smorgasbord situation…
With my eyes closed.
Hey! is it just my imagination, or…
Tania Donald replied
hmm, is that Liv Tyler? actually i based the original drawing on a photo of the divine peggy moffitt (muse of 60s fashion icon Rudi Gernreich, and legendary model for the topless swimsuit)....but i don’t think it really looks like her…a bit of my own head snuck in there too – this is a common problem for artists. a friend of mine has a brother who paints, and all his faces look like his own. the problem is he only paints female nudes…..
you can probably see that Al has changed the face by doing a kind of mirror image effect on it…maybe he was thinking about Liv….
Joyce Dickens,...
Stunning and beautiful collaberation by two incredible artists! Awe inspiring work you two!!!!
Tania Donald replied
thanks so much for your generous comments Joyce. so happy you like this : D
AnitaInverarity
Wonderful xx
Tania Donald replied
thank you Anita! : D
ToastedGhost
Fabulous work
Great colab!
Tania Donald replied
thanks heaps, TG : D
Gregoryno6
Yes, it is Liv Tyler, but Tania…
Your dreamy neck demands notice, surer than heavenly gravy. I will dream of you tonight.
Gregoryno6
And furthermore your beautiful hair sparkles, like I never even thought possible from an ocean of happiness. Man, I’d really like to smack dat ass.
Tania Donald replied
thanks Greg, by the way, there’s something i’ve been meaning to say : Your tender curves stands out, with the same power as purest fragrance. My wife is going to be out of town next week, wanna party?
Gregoryno6
Oh, Tania, your beautiful skin doesn’t repulse me, surer than sticky indecency. If I hadn’t lost my package in ‘Nam, I’d be all about getting with you.
Tania Donald replied
Dearest Greg, your gentle whisper entices, not unlike the sweetest chocolate. I’d like to cook you dinner.
Gregoryno6
Tania, Your brilliant wit stands out, more than golden kournikova. Would you respect me in the morning? Oh yeah, what if I have a slight dysfunction?
Tania Donald replied
Greg, your creamy very existense gives me butterflies, like I never even thought possible from sticky slice of heaven. Here’s my number, if a woman answers, just hang up.
Gregoryno6
But Tania, darling, I have to say in all honesty that your amazing sense of humor brightens my day, and makes me think of precious fragrance. Could I interest you in a private photo session?
Tania Donald replied
well, ok, greg, but there’s just one thing i need to ask you: Your beautiful presence sings to me, better than an ocean of satisfaction. Have you been tested lately?
Tahnja
Whoa Tania!! WOW WOW WOW Al is AWESOME but then, you are AMAZING so what a combination!!!!!!
Tania Donald replied
Tahnja, you are too kind….so happy you like this piece. i am still amazed by it! : D
Helene Kippert
Amazing work!
Tania Donald replied
thank you Helene. i feel honoured that Al chose to do this with me : D
Wendy Slee
Amazing!!!!!!!
Tania Donald replied
thanks Wendy! : D
Gregoryno6
Yes.
Tania Donald replied
good, good, well just pop your clothes on the stool and i’ll photograph you ; P
Van Cordle
Wow! Did a fantastic job on it! Hay I’ll get tested : )
Tania Donald replied
thanks Van. Al is amazing isn’t he?
yes it’s a good idea. i just got tested the other week. the good news is my eyes are fine ; P
Damien Venditti
what a brilliant collaboration … well done … i must check his work out too
Tania Donald replied
thank you! yeah, Al’s work is truly incredible : )
peyote
Oh wow!
Magnificent Work xXx
Tania Donald replied
cheers matey! : D
BlaizerB
the thumbnail does not do this image justice – wow!
cheers
Tania Donald replied
that’s so nice of you to say, thanks BB : D
NomadicGoddess
These are SEN SAT ION ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!, I love them, WOW
Tania Donald replied
thanks so much Ali! and you’ve put up some amazing stuff today. hope you are doing ok my friend : D
NomadicGoddess
My pleasure. Actually am petrified, but Art is a good sidetrack ;-)
Tania Donald replied
stay strong – a spirited lady like you can get through anything. and your art is amazing…hugs t : D
NomadicGoddess
Thanks for your kind words, am keeping busy
Tania Donald replied
hey ali are you in vic or somewhere else….? just wondering about the possibility of organising an outing at some future date for some select lovely ladies of RB…. : D
NomadicGoddess
Hi Tania, Im in Bris Vegas babeeeeeeeee, where r u?
Tania Donald replied
in melb…. : D
NomadicGoddess
Poo. O well, when Im a rich artist defo, will clock it in
Tania Donald replied
yes, well you must let us know when you make a visit, with your entourage and all…. : D
NomadicGoddess
O ya darling, one will
Tania Donald replied
cheers Pats!
andrea verstegen
Wonderful. Very spiritual. Has essences of old religious iconography.
Tania Donald replied
so happy you like this. : D
Suzanne Gee
Mesmerizing
Tania Donald replied
thanks suzanne! : D
RockHouseCo
Stunning.
Tania Donald replied
thanks very much RockHouse, and thanks for the watchlist add. your stuff is really cool : D
Sharon Mau
I am dazzled by his brilliance, this is very beautiful!
Tania Donald replied
thanks Sharon Anne, and thanks for the watchlist ad. your photography is amazing, and what a gorgeous place you live in : D
Rebecca Lemke
I love your art, this one has such an intriguing beauty involved in it.
Tania Donald replied
thanks so much Rebacca, so nice of you to say : D
Ena Lü
Stunning!!! where was I when this happened!!?? Being a Tarot Lover I would love to see you make a Deck! awesome collab you two!
Tania Donald replied
thanks E! you know i’ve always wanted to design a Tarot deck (actually did a few in high school would you believe)...you’ve probably seen Al’s tarot series..? just astonishing….but you know it might be a good subject for more tesselation paintings..thanks for the inspiration sweetpea x
Ena Lü
May have to get you to design one for me! Called the “Diva Deck” !!!!
hmmmmm now there is an idea!
Tania Donald replied
love it! : D
Solomon Walker
amazing artwork!
Tania Donald replied
thankyou so much Solomon. i liked too many of your images to comment upon. they are all so beautiful… : )
Solomon Walker
Your work is exceptional indeed! Enjoying the entire collection.
Tania Donald replied
i bow to your kindness. and thanks so much for the watchlist add. : )
Shoaib .
geeessss these tess pieces blow my fragile little mind …
its not often i m just like FLOORED when it comes to art.. it has happened a bunch of times on rb and now i m happy to say i have been by your art …. thanks !
Tania Donald replied
wow! thanks so much for your lovely comments. it really makes me happy when people connect with my art. much appreciated : )
bosmoore
Another beautiful peice.
Tania Donald replied
thankyou for your lovely comments : DD
Donna Huntriss
I think I woulld buy your wonderful tarot deck of you stunning images! Cool partnership to produce an amazing image too!
Tania Donald replied
thankyou so much Donna. much appreciated : DD
Cynthia Lund T...
I love these.
Tania Donald replied
thanks very much Cynthia – glad you like : DD
Kaleidoking 18 days ago
Wow, great effect!!!
Tania Donald replied 17 days ago
thankyou, Kaleidoking : )