Jean's Jewels

Woman Waiting

2009-11-01T15:17:00.002-07:00

This challenge is for: http://gothicarches.ning.com/ The challenge is to choose one of Lord Frederick Leighton's artworks at this website: http://www.flickr.com/photos/10549679@N06/sets/72157609002689336/ The background and archway are from Itkupilli's digital collage sheets.

Murder Most Fowl

2009-10-28T14:01:00.009-06:00

When I saw this weeks challenge "FOWL" for
http://thethreemuseschallenge.blogspot.com/ I thought of "foul play". So here is my interpretation. I am using the images from the famous cartoon movie "Chicken Run" which I found on this website: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120630/mediaindex . The story line as follows. Production is down... Mrs. Tweedy is desperate. The chickens are rebelling. Something must be done. Heads will roll. Rocky Rooster tries to save the day. Unfortunately, the inevitable occurs. The trusting fowl succumb to the evil Mrs. Tweedy.

Twins

2009-10-26T21:25:00.003-06:00

This is my first challenge for: http://mixedmediamonday.wordpress.com/ Marvelous Mustaches is this weeks theme. I wanted to take a humorus approach. Pet owners tend to treat their pets like humans. They talk to them as if they really understand what they were saying. They buy them birthday gifts and some proud pet owners even go as far as putting wrapped Christmas gifts underneath the tree. So, Bronson can have the opportunity to do what comes naturally. Rip the sh....t out of the gift. Some loyal pet owners spend soooo.... much time with their special canine. I believe they become one and this is what happens. So, beware pet owners this could happen to you!!!!!

Just Friends

2009-10-23T16:11:00.004-06:00

This challenge is for : http://artcreationsfriday.blogspot.com/ After designing on the dark side. I thought I would do something more light hearted with a little tongue and cheek. Using this gorgeous background as the challenge. I felt a black and white photo as contrast would be the perfect blend for this piece.

Corpse Bride

2009-10-21T21:26:00.002-06:00

This is my first challenge for http://darknessinspiration.blogspot.com/ I thoroughly enjoyed working on the darkside. Halloween was a great theme to stretch my imagination and work outside my comfort zone.

Happy Halloween

2009-10-20T09:57:00.002-06:00

This is my first challenge for http://artonthedarkside.blogspot.com/ I really had fun with this challenge. Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year.

Gothic Grunge

2009-10-19T16:35:00.002-06:00

This is my interpretation of this weeks challenge for http://sundaypostcardart.wordpress.com/

Voyages Extraordinaire

2009-10-05T18:38:00.002-06:00

This is my first attempt at zettiology for http://thethreemuseschallenge.blogspot.com/ Graphics from steampunk and kangaroo body with african head found on the internet.

I dreamed of Africa

2009-10-01T09:36:00.002-06:00

This is my interpretation of the theme "windows for http://thethreemuseschallenge.blogspot.com/ I have longed to go on safari in Africa to see the great plains of the serengeti where the lions roam free. The graphic images were from the very generous Kubivet. The sunset of the serengeti I found on the internet.

2009-09-10T12:32:00.000-06:00

In Love

2009-09-10T12:09:00.002-06:00

Whenever I see a full moon I envision a lone wolf. My wolf found a mate when he became moonstruck. This is my interpretation of this weeks challenge: "moonstruck" for http://thethreemuseschallenge.blogspot.com/

Circle Mandalas

2009-08-05T18:45:00.004-06:00

This weeks challenge for http://thethreemuseschallenge.blogspot.com/ is "Circles." I have used strawberries and orchids to create my circle mandalas. I credit Ray Rasmussen for his tutorial on his web: http://raysweb.net/making_mandalas/01.html for teaching me how to make these beautiful and fun designs.

2009-07-29T15:13:00.002-06:00

This weeks challenge for http://thethreemuseschallenge.blogspot.com/ is "inspirational." I have chosen Ray Rasmussen. He has published a tutorial on his website about creating Mandalas. Mandalas are found everywhere and have powerful symbolism across all cultures. All circles have a center. The center represents expansion and integration of opposites, micro and macrocosms. The center also represents the soul, god or individual. Circles/mandalas contain all symmetries. All of natures harmonious principles are exhibited through its harmonious relationships. I hope you enjoy these mandalas as much as I have in creating them. If you are interested in making your own. Here is Rays website: http://raysweb.net/making_mandalas/01.html

Kaleidoscope Mandalas

2009-07-29T15:09:00.003-06:00

2009-07-29T15:05:00.000-06:00

Kaleidoscope Mandalas

2009-07-29T14:57:00.002-06:00

Sunshine Babies

2009-07-08T01:29:00.003-06:00

I have always been intrigued with Rene Magritte's surrealism paintings. So here is my interpretation of Marie's theme "surreal" for "The Three Muses" The egg shells were a freebie from Rian. The photos of the sky, sea and baby I found on the internet.

Garden Doors

2009-06-16T22:49:00.004-06:00

This is my challenge for "The Three Muses". I wanted my theme for"doors" to be whimsical. I had fun using a giant teapot and placing a spider door inside, surrounded by a beautiful garden.http://thethreemuseschallenge.blogspot.com/

Mona Rocks

2009-06-08T10:39:00.003-06:00

This is my first challenge for "Mona Lisa" and the new kick off blog site " The Three Muses" http://thethreemuseschallenge.blogspot.com/ Congratulations Marie, Bev, and Taluula. I know it will be a huge success!

Jewels of the Seas

2009-05-28T09:49:00.003-06:00

This is my first challenge for TGIF. I decided to turn my pin-up girl into a mermaid. I added some jewels and a genie bottle. All divas must have BLING!!!. Even mermaids who live beneath the sea. http://thankgoditsfriday.wordpress.com/2009/05/21/tgif-no-86-pin-up-girls/#comments

Marilyn and All that Glitters

2009-05-18T21:52:00.002-06:00

This is my second design for http://sundaypostcardart.wordpress.com/ the challenge Postage People.

Marilyn in Pink

2009-05-18T21:32:00.002-06:00

I have created 2 designs for http://sundaypostcardart.wordpress.com/ This weeks challenge is Postage People. My first design I made was cutting out just the head of Marilyn from an actual postage stamp of her. The second design was using the whole stamp of Marilyn but putting it behind her. Her dress is from a paper doll collection. The background is scrapbooking paper.These two elements were made physically together then scanned in . The lips and lace were digital. I had fun with both so I decided to enter them together.

English Garden

2009-05-17T11:44:00.002-06:00

English garden is my interpretation for the Gothic challenge "Children". The children are from Kubivet's freebies. The ivy and english garden from the internet.

Sunshine Girl

2009-05-15T23:52:00.003-06:00

This is my version for http://artcreationsfriday.blogspot.com/ challenge 26. I love this background. Sunflowers are one of my favorites. The girl came from Kubivet's freebies. I used the brush tool in photoshop to highlight the sunflower and girl.

Alice in Wonderland

2009-05-15T12:35:00.002-06:00

This is my version of http://sundaypostcardart.wordpress.com/ Alice in Wonderland . I used Itkupilli's digital college sheet for the arch. The remaining artwork was researched from the Internet.

The Gardening Clown

2009-05-09T11:43:00.002-06:00

This is my version for challenge 22 at Artarazzi. I love this background! I used Itkupilli's french clowns from her digital collage collection.

Diva and her dessert

2009-05-06T17:13:00.004-06:00

This is my version for Challenge 21 at Artarazzi...Spring Flowers

Amelia Earhart

2009-05-05T21:26:00.002-06:00

This is my entry for Gothic Arches, Vintage Woman....Amelia, a woman I admire, left a rich legacy which continued to be an inspiration not only to women, but to all who seek to explore and push their own limits and the world's boundaries. One of her famous quotes, "Never interrupt someone doing what you said couldn't be done."

Peacock Fantasy

2009-05-04T22:10:00.003-06:00

This is my entry for Think Monday - Think ATC! This week's theme is one of my favorites: PEACOCKS!!!

Circus Bears

2009-05-04T09:17:00.002-06:00

This is my version of challenge 24 for Art Creations Friday.http://artcreationsfriday.blogspot.com/

Audrey

2009-05-02T08:49:00.003-06:00

This is my first challenge for Theme Thursday "Hats". http://themethursday.wordpress.com/ Audrey Hepburn is one of my favorite actresses of her time. I chose the background of stamps behind her remembering a scene from the movie Charades .

Tea in the Afternoon

2009-04-30T19:24:00.002-06:00

This is my first challenge with Artarazzi! Thanks for looking.

Cosmic Butterflies

2009-04-29T14:35:00.003-06:00

This is my entry to the Sunday Postcard Challenge. This weeks challenge is butterflies.

Lady Godiva

2009-04-28T21:07:00.006-06:00

Thanks to Marie and the ladies at Gothic Arches for letting me participate....here is my first Gothic Arch Challenge! The theme this week is CHOCOLATE! What a great way to start!

Guns and Roses

2009-04-25T13:13:00.003-06:00

This is my version of the challenge 23 at Art Creations Friday! Thanks for looking.

modest with a butterfly

2009-04-23T19:31:00.001-06:00

Art Creations Friday Challenge 22

2009-04-20T20:45:00.003-06:00

I am really reluctant to put my work out here, since I am a newbie in the digital world. But my friend, Stacy, has pushed and prodded me to show my first challenge using Art Creations Friday's challenge 22. So here goes....

Beginnings

2009-04-20T20:13:00.004-06:00

Here are a few of my very first digital creations.....