This week's challenge is to tangle with a photo. I have a box of photos for collage, so I went though it and came across this beloved detail from Hieronymus Bosch's painting, The Garden of Earthly Delights. I've always loved the idea of being inside a friendly golden bubble of light and happiness. It's something I visualize frequently.
The scanned image was pale and delicate, so I decided to use a renaissance tile and brown ink. Imagine my delight to find Bosch himself drawing Frumkey right there on there on the left in blue! All I had to do was just extend it out onto the tile. Then I used my two most favorite tangles of late, 'Dillo and Joki. I just love how they fill up a space with their curves. And how all the individual armadillos and jokers combine to flow together. Finally the whole thing seemed to call for a strong boundary and Zander volunteered his sheaves and was very welcome.
I had fun, it didn't take long for some reason. It was quick and easy and the drawing process was a touch of earthly delight for me. Thanks to the Diva. I would never have had the nerve to paste a photo into a tangle without her daring inspiration.
Very beautiful and soft.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous !!
ReplyDeleteGudrrun S.
OMG. Just gorgeous. Love the exquisite shading, too.
ReplyDeleteI really love this. Your patterns fit so well into the feel of the original picture.
ReplyDeleteDelicate beauty!
ReplyDeleteI was wondering if your photo was in black-and-white and you colored it or not, but I think your comment tells me it was in color. I love your obsessions!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! The tangles complement the picture perfectly.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Mary! Soft and delicate. Very reminiscent of renaissance art. Love it!
ReplyDeleteI feel it! yes I do! The golden bubble of light and happiness. From looking at your tile. So lovely.
ReplyDeleteLovely and harmonious 😉
ReplyDeleteLove how subtle your Tangles are. Really made it look wonderful.
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