South Africa
oil on panel / 11×14
I shot this photo of pinup model Heidi Van Horne in Hollywood California… She’s so cute!
Photographer for Hire – All Occasions – Mail Me :) / / My rules for photography and art are very simple – I like it, or I don’t… / / Thanks for visiting my folio :) / I certainly appreciate your taking time to view what I’ve been up to, and enjoy reading your comments. / / / / / Writings (or ramblings) / The 3rd / The 10th / Weaver / High-Flyer / The In-Between Place / The Haggard Crone / Come, Dark / Chandelier Brain / Eat Me / You’re Strange, Rick / Ever-Queen / Sleeping / The Black, White & Grey /
Not sure if I’m finished with this one yet, I’d like to add more but I also like the simplicity and white space, would look great as a card as is. Will also be making this one available on a tee asap too. / Pen and pencil drawing. / ZOOM IN for detail.
Here is my little girl at our new house peeking through the hole in the back gate to see what’s on the other side… And me capturing it.
Here is the image following ‘Red Ribbon’. My little girl worked out how to open the heavy back gate and thought she could escape into the big park at the back of our new house. I decided to add this image to satisfy the curiosity of everyone who wanted to know what she saw through the hole in the gate!
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was a fairy tale / was a dream / became real… Resources / http://redheadstock.deviantart.com/ / http://syndroid.deviantart.com/ / http://dizzz-stock.deviantart.com/ / http://dracoart-stock.deviantart.com/ / http://lynel04-stock.deviantart.com/ © Manolya F 2008. All rights reserved. / You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, publicly display or perform, or prepare derivative works by using my works.
Hand drawn and rendered… Saint Death (also known as La Santísima Muerte, and Doña Sebastiana), is a religious figure who receives petitions for love, luck, and protection. Although the Catholic Church has attacked the worship of Saint Death as a pagan tradition, many people insist on praying to this figure for miracles. Those who pray to this figure are often seeking the recovery of health, stolen items, or kidnapped family members. Saint Death is often depicted as a female figure, dressed as a grim reaper with a scythe and scales; also she can be dressed in a long white satin gown and a golden crown. In this form, many devotees view her as a variation of the Virgin Mary. / Some believe the cult of Saint Death originated from ancient witchcraft; however, Saint Death may have his/her roots in pre-Christian beliefs of the Aztec Native Americans who worshiped a similar figure by the name of Mictlantecuhtli, the god of death, along with his wife, Mictecacihuatl. The Day of the Dead (El Día de los Muertos in Spanish) is a holiday celebrated mainly in Mexico and by people of Mexican heritage. Family and friends gather to pray for and remember friends and relatives who have died. Many people believe that during the Day of the Dead, it is easier for the souls of the departed to visit the living. During the period most people visit the cemeteries where their loved ones are buried and decorate their graves with ofrendas, or offerings, often including orange marigolds called “cempasúchitl” (now usually called “Flor de Muerto” (“Flower of the Dead”)). These flowers are thought to attract souls of the dead to the offerings. A common symbol of the holiday is the skull (colloquially called calavera), which celebrants represent in masks, and foods such as sugar skulls, which are inscribed with the name of the recipient on the forehead. Sugar skulls are gifts that can be given to both the living and the dead. Some people believe that possessing “dia de los muertos” items can bring good luck. Many people get tattoos or have dolls of the dead to carry with them. The artist recommends a lighter colour tee for maximum detail. A darker tee will hide the black line work.
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Oil Pastel And Acrylic (With minor digital enhancements) Here’s Ophelia all dressed up for a party that she’s hosting! A party that celebrates all that life has to offer,both the good and not so good :D She’s wearing her new flower feather clips and a ribbon belt to adorn her waist. All who read this will be invited! A belief that Life is to be celebrated, not just the ups but the downs too. It is easier to give thanks and rejoice when things go well for us but can we still do the same when things dont turn out the way we want them to? In dry or in bountiful times, I keep reminding myself to count my blessings…to adopt the mindset of abundance and not of scacity. In fact, everyday can be a celebration of life…just take a few moments..and you will find that you are “richer” than you think you are :D You can view and buy my other “Celebration Of Life” products at my Zazzle Gallery:
A self portrait taken for the Canon Photo5 Competition using the ribbon as the object required in the photo.
Oil Pastel And Acrylic On Wood (With Minor Digital Enhancements) Ophelia wishes all of us a great new year in 2009 filled with hopes and promises, it’s time to usher in the new things in our life! This is an all-occasion card, for birthday greetings, party invitations, congratulations and of course new year greetings :D You can view and buy my other “The Old Has Gone, The New Has Come” creations from my Zazzle Gallery:
“Think of me / think of me fondly, / when we’ve said goodbye. / Remember me / once in a while - / please promise me / you’ll try….” – Phantom of the Opera The full series: / (More coming soon!)
MASQUERADE SERIES A work done for the Victorian Industrial Group- Masquerade Challenge / (coming soon). I worked very differently on this- working out and then completing / the inkings in small sections- so it kind of evolved from the bottom up and nothing was worked out in advance. It was fun because I had no idea how it would end up really. / Influences Victorian Dress, Lace, Jet, Ribbons, Bast and the Victorian obsesson with all things Egyptian, Pea-hens, Hearts and Mournful Valentines, Fans and the mystery of the Masquerade. / A FEATURED WORK IN VALENTINES & HEARTS, FINKS OF INK, BEHIND THE MASK and ALT GROUPS ORIGINAL AVAILABLE A5- £30 + P&P 4th Place Winner in ALT BLACK AND WHITE CHALLENGE 2009 / WINNER OF PAINTED MASK in BEHIND THE MASK May 2009 / Unique Products over at Zazzle in this design including Mugs, Magnets, Art Prints with Text and these very unusal Ked Shoes….. /
© Manolya F 2009. All rights reserved. / You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, publicly display or perform, or prepare derivative works by using my works.
Self portrait… Featured on : Layered with Texture / International Super Heroes of Illustration
Stock References : Model by http://katanaz-stock.deviantart.com artFemale apple by http://www.sxc.huphoto1160937 harper07 fishing hook by dannystock http://www.sxc.huphoto706123 cherry blossom by http://mogcaiz.deviantart.com thorns by epagien from www.sxc.hu id 122363 texture by http://fotojenny.deviantart.com Symbolic Challenge winner on art House Productions Group Featured on : / Curious Vintage Fictions / Dream and Fantasy Art / Images and Ideas / Layered with Texture / Art for the World /
Tilia, commonly called Linden or Lime is a family of trees that has many uses. One of the more peculiar being a treatment for hysteria. This image shows a detail. oil on canvas / 120×80 cm. / original sold
Stock references : / Model by AttempteStock from deviantart.com , bird by shoofly-stock.deviantart.comart, textures my own .
My gratefully cherished treasures… October 2009. / Breast cancer awareness month. All proceeds will be donated to PINK RIBBON
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