2/14/11

A Cameo...

I've been thinking on the latest big Moxie Fab Challenge for quite awhile now, you can find it right HERE.  The call was to create a cameo in an innovative way.  Like Cath, I do remember my grandmother wearing a beautiful brooch in which the cameo was two tone coral.  It was exquisite.  I know many people love to collect these miniature works of art. And of course, those of us a certain age probably remember sitting for a silhouette that went home to hang in the bedroom wing hallway.  I pondered on all these ideas before going to my studio to blank paper and inks.  Funny where the muse will lead, if you are patient.


And so here is my take on The Appearance of Cameos Challenge in the Moxie Fab World




I'll bet almost everyone will recognize the silhouette  and instantly have an image of Da Vinci's most famous painting smiling at them.  While my talents do not include carving gems to create intricate portraits, I hope you will see the beauty in your face and let YOUR art wash away the dust.

Thanks for stopping by....

14 comments:

~amy~ said...

I LOVE your take on the MFW Cameo challenge...you are so very creative!

Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking Editor said...

Hey Susan! Thanks for entering the Appearance of Cameos challenge in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)

Lynn Stevens said...

Wonderfully creative, Mona has never looked so good.

Dawn B. said...

This is wonderful.. your creative mind always amazes me. This is one of my favorite sayings.. Great job Susan.. Hope your world is beautiful.

marilynprestonn said...

Amazing indeed Susan. Love it. You sure have a way with art. I can of course see my face in this...that would be a blast being that I have quite a Mona Lisa smile. LOL

Glad you got the card and enjoy it. The stamps I thought would be in your liking and style too. So happy I was right. Hugsxo Peggy

Stella said...

Mona is the best cameo ever :). I love your creative mind and your projects are always amazing and inspiring; wow!

Julia Aston said...

I love the way your thinking transfers onto your cards Susan - what a great framing stamp - folded out like that! A very creative cameo!

Joanne (jojot) said...

so unique and so YOU....what a fab frame....really brings drama...

Anne Harada said...

Oh wow, now THIS is talent showing through!! Amazing how you can create and give us a little peak into your world and still manage to turn it into encouragement and kindness towards your readers! What a sweet blessing you are! (And I too remember sitting for a cameo!! What did I do with that thing??!!)

Stephi said...

wow!!!! Amazing!!!

mj said...

So nice, Your so creative! I like to see more of your take.


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Stella said...

I hope you are ok. I miss you and your beautiful creations here in blogland.....
Have a wonderful day!
Hugs,
Stella

marilynprestonn said...

Just saw your little avatar on my blog and thought to stop and say HI. Hope you are fine my dear. Hugsxo :)Peggy

nwilliams6 said...

Susan,

This is so inventive - I love how you took out the face and encouraged others to envision their face in the cameo - Wow - powerful stuff. I am am now officially a crazed fan of your work!!!! Hugz, Nancy