The theme at Gohic Arches is to use an image from a painting by Lord Frederic Leighton.
I had so much fun with this challenge. I chose one of his images,(thanks for the link Nancy!) worked on it in photoshop then printed it and integrated it into a collage using lace, tissue paper and various Stewart Gill paints.
I recently discovered a brilliant way to construct a gothic arch in pretty much any size. All you need is a compass and some (very basic) knowledge of geometry. If you are interested, just email me and I will send you instructions.
Wow was für ein traumhaft schöner Bogen Astrid.
ReplyDeleteFantastisch.
Absolutely gorgeous
ReplyDeletefabulous arch!! love the lace and flowers!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning! Love the arch trim.
ReplyDeleteAstrid, this is my favorite so far! What an absolutely gorgeous look it has to it, dreamy. And the bottom is just fabulous!
ReplyDeleteLoved your arch gorgeous hunting,A must see art!
ReplyDeleteLoved it!
This is so stunning Astrid! -vintage and romantic. Beautiful inspired work!-
ReplyDeletethis is gorgeous
ReplyDeleteEin ganz bezaubernder Bogen, liebe Astrid. Ich mag die Umrandung und die Spitze. Sieht toll aus!
ReplyDeleteGreat work, Astrid! Love the lace and tissue framing this lovely image. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteAn exquisite arch Astrid! Absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteAstrid, this is beautiful on so many levels! The lace is so gorgeous, and the colors are dream-inspiring! Wonderful arch!
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful, Astrid, with the lace and the muted rose colors. I had not thought of using a compass but I think I see how to do an arch with one. Thanks for the "bug in my ear."
ReplyDeleteIt's a marvellous arch and you've put quite a bit of wondeful work into it! I might pinch from your work for future use ;)
ReplyDeleteFab. I love all those layers, very strokable!
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely, lovely arch! so feminine and unique.... i would love your instructions... but am not sure how to email you...
ReplyDeletei'm at jamclaughlin @ comcast.net
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if you don't mind sending them... looking forward to them
Oh my ..this is STUNNING..
ReplyDeleteWOW Astrid, your arch is gorgeous in every detail!!!
ReplyDeleteAstrid, your gold arch is ingenuous!! I love the vintage lace you used to finish the bottom of your design. The lace completes it perfectly.
ReplyDeletewhat a brilliant arch you have created Astrid! I adore the gorgeous embellishments. It has a wonderful "time worn" feel that suits the image so well! gorgeous work!
ReplyDeleteP.S. I am glad you are happy we moved back...I am also! :)
Oooohhh, SPECTACULAR!! Love the lace, the colours, the embellishments...love everything about it!!
ReplyDeleteLove your texture, the choice of color are brillant as well!
ReplyDeleteThis arch is simply stunning. Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis is a stunningly beautiful piece, Astrid, and I am so proud to be looking at it on my wall as I type this to you. Thank you so very much, again, from the bottom of my heart.
ReplyDeleteI would very much love to hear about your brilliant way to construct a gothic arch! I have just emailed you so you now have my address. :)
Have a wonderfully creative day. I'm off to add a link to your blog from mine -- hope that is okay.
This is gorgeous Astrid!!!
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