Friday, August 31, 2007

CHAIR SILHOUETTE COLLAGE


Collage with Parisian paper on gouache on Arches cold press paper (5x6)
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This work is the first in a series I am doing involving paper silhouettes on gouache backgrounds. This is available on my Etsy site as a mounted canvas print with finished edges (no frame is necessary!). It can also be printed on paper - just contact me if you're interested.

I found this special orange paper on a trip to Paris in the fabulous basement stationery department of Printemps department store. That place is magical to me! I have kept the paper for a few years before conscripting it into one of my projects.
My beloved grandmother was a big fan of silhouettes and was after me years ago, before they were back in vogue, to create some. I honestly thought she was crazy and that her age was taking it's toll on her mind! How wrong I was! Now after her passing 3 years ago, I finally took her advice to heart - better late than ever, eh? Bluish-aqua was one of her favorite colors and she had an all orange bathroom with silhouettes when I was little. Amazing how your surroundings seep into your consciousness and can influence your tastes, even years later. Grandma BB, this is for you!

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11 comments:

  1. TIGAugust 31, 2007 at 9:25 AM

    I love this one Anne! Really lovely--would like to post it on my site if that's okay with you?

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  2. The Peak of ChicAugust 31, 2007 at 9:55 AM

    Anne, this is a really different look for you and I really like it! Love the colors! Have a nice weekend :)

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  3. annechovieAugust 31, 2007 at 10:55 AM

    Thank you, Nouna. Of course you can post it! Thanks!!

    Jennifer, I am so glad you like it! Thanks and enjoy your holiday weekend!

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  4. girl meets glamourAugust 31, 2007 at 3:25 PM

    Wow..I love it, so graphic! The colors are just great. Have a nice weekend :)

    ~Kate

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  5. annechovieAugust 31, 2007 at 10:09 PM

    Thanks, Kate! Have a great weekend yourself!

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  6. katiedidSeptember 2, 2007 at 11:58 AM

    Hi Anne!
    I think this is my favorite one yet. I look forward to the rest in the series!

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  7. ALL THE BESTSeptember 4, 2007 at 8:18 AM

    Anne,
    This is sooo pretty, I love the orange and blue. I am always amazed by your talent!

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2007 at 9:10 AM

    J'adore Printemps and all papers and art supplies!
    Never dismiss those genes, they have a way of coming through, so tap into those family heirlooms! My Grandmother had an Aqua living room and I will never forget the box lid of crayons and classic hershey bars in the top drawer of her dining room side-board.

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  9. annechovieSeptember 4, 2007 at 10:47 AM

    Ronda,
    Thank you! You are so kind!

    Patricia,
    You are right! Aren't those early memories the best?

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  10. Style CourtSeptember 4, 2007 at 1:48 PM

    Anne,

    This is your best yet!

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  11. annechovieSeptember 4, 2007 at 5:35 PM

    Gosh, thanks Courtney! Turns out this one scored high ~ you just never know!! More is in the making....

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