Sunday, February 19, 2012

Watercolor Glamor

I am not as proficient at watercolors as I am with some other media but I do love the feel of and look of the color spreading into the paper......for me it is all about the color, especially combinations of color. So it is no surprise that I love the old glamor movie mags from the 40's. They had zero fear of color, they mixed, matched, clashed, whatever and it seemed so appropriate! Anyway I was in the mood to play with watercolor and so for me the natural subject this week happened to be a glamor cigarette ad form the 40's.....
I found a little wooden frame from the dollar store and painted it silver and voila.....glamma-ramma!
For those who are curious it was a Chesterfield cigarette ad and the actress was Ann Sheridan circa 1947.
 
Hope everyone has had a good week filled with only the best stuff! 
I am so anxious to visit you all and see what wonderful things you have been creating at your home....

Tina xo

8 comments:

  1. That is really good, I can't believe it's watercolor, so vibrant!

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  2. You have captured the glamour Tina and clearly Ann Sheridan.

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  3. Hello Tina!!! Somehow I have totally missed your blog--I'm so sorry!! I always, always enjoy my visits to your blog, so I feel bad that I've missed your latest posts. You've been really busy, as always I see! :-) I love this piece and the bright colors! The likeness to Ann Sheridan is spot on! I remember her from the movie 'I was a Male War Bride' with Cary Grant. Movies like that and the ads really were the best, weren't they?

    I hope you're doing well!! Take care!!

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  4. I do not think there is any media that you can't master. Nice work.

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  5. Truly captures the 40s era -- great painting! :)

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  6. Oh I love all the glamour of those days and watching the old movies.Your painting is great,you are very talented.
    Hope you have a very happy week. :0)

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  7. Tina,
    This is gorgeous! Ann Sheridan, now that's a bit of nostalgia. Have a beautiful weekend.
    Karen

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  8. Looks to me like you do pretty good with watercolors. This is a very pretty painting. Hope all is well over in your corner of the world. Tammy

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Thank you so much for taking the time to visit and for leaving a comment. It truly brightens my day to read your thoughtful remarks!
Tina xo