Sunday, September 13, 2009

Mixed Media Monday Challenge for "make something round"

I was introduced to Mixed Media Monday by Glenda Bailey of TwoCoolTexans on Etsy. Glenda encouraged me to join this Monday's challenge to "make something round."

"BONES" is my mixed media art for "make something round." The three game pieces with the paws on them are the "round" part. This art is based on the quote next to the tree trunk: "If a dog's prayers were answered, bones would rain from the sky." And bones are certainly raining from the sky for this little dachshund.

The angel is a clipping of a very old angel painting and sits in the tree watching. A tiny bird hides in the branches and watches. The tree trunk is stamped with Love, Rejoice, Blessed and Believe. The Scrabble tiles spelling BONES represent the prayer being sent. The measuring tape at the bottom reminds us to ask "does a dog have faith in prayers?"



The model for the dog is a photograph of Oscar, who lives with my friends, Pam and Felix. Pam and I were enjoying a painting day together at my home when Oscar suddenly sat up and looked at Pam, knowing she had treats in her pocket. I snapped a photo of his "little prayer." When I found the dog quote, I knew I had to paint this piece.

Materials: canvas, acrylic paints, paper, wood, stamps, Staz On ink, Golden gel medium and E6000 glue.
Here is a link to MixedMediaMonday: http://mixedmediamonday.wordpress.com/
Visit their blog to see all the wonderful art for this Monday's "make something round" challenge.

18 comments:

  1. What a sweet piece!! This dogs dream has come true I guess, raining bones :) Love the angel and the little bird sitting in the tree looking!!

    Linda

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  2. This is an interesting twist on the old saying "If wishes were horses, poor men could ride"! Interesting piece. Well done!

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  3. Linda, I love the little dog and the bones, so sweet and well done.

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  4. Linda, this is too cute! I love the fairy in the tree, a little surprise as I'm gathering in the total piece! Congrats on entering MMM! There are so many fun challenges out there that make us stretch......!

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  5. What a precious little tribute to your cute, furry friend! Love your interpretation of the quote.

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  6. There is so much to look at. It's just a beautiful piece. I love the dog, the angel, the bones, just everything.

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  7. I love doxies so and so this piece is adorable!

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  8. Awww, so adorable! I love your little doggie!

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  9. oh how cute..I adore the paw prints and bone's..cute tree fairy.

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  10. What a lovely piece, Linda! I'm so glad you came to play on Mixed Media Monday - hope to see lots more of your lovely art! Diane

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  11. Linda~
    I wanted to thank you so much for the fabulous tag. I love it, so sweet, and the doggie...well me likes doggies....
    I am thrilled to have a piece of your art.

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