Our new theme for the Gothic Arches challenge this week is transitions. After a lot of consideration this is the arch I came up with entitled: From Saint to Sinner. I used a background, painted with acrylic paint and subsequently stamped using a variety of stamps and again acrylic paint. I wanted the image of the star like sun image because as we all know the sun shines equally on saints and sinners!
This fabric was layered up with Fast2Fuse and the images of the saint (a transparency from the Madonna's #2 sheet by Bmuse) and sinner (paper sheet The Muse from LostArtCreations) were added, the transparency by stitching using gold metallic thread and the paper image by glueing.
I added the text using my Dymo writer and machine stitched along the outlines of the sun rays. The centre of the sun was beaded. I also added embellishments in the shape of sequins and beads to the sinner.
I ironed on a backing fabric to the other side of the Fast2Fuse and used satin stitch in gold around the outside edge of this arch, which is one of the new templates provided on the Gothic Arches site.
31 comments:
Frieda! I love your gorgeous AND humorous interpretation. This is great!
an enjoyable piece of work - love it - maureen x
A great idea for the subject - love it - maureen x
Creative idea...love this!
Frieda, this is a gorgeous piece! I love your take on it!
love it!! great arch!
Just gorgeous!
Wow this is really stunning. Gorgeous.
Beautiful,l love the fabric background.
WTG Frieda - that arch certainly has the wow factor. Stunning!
The theme you picked made me grin!!
What a wonderful interpretation of a transition - beautiful workmanship, creative imagery and a delightful concept.
Joanne
your arch is beautiful ! love it !
Fun interpretation, beautiful work
love your take on the theme! great work!
Prachtig Frieda en een geweldig idee!
Ooh-la-la!!! Frieda this is spectacular. This is such a great theme. Love your interpretation.
Debby
Love your fun, risque interpretation, Frieda! Awesome!
Judy NZ
Fantastic artwork rendered skillfully! A subject not many would dare! You're right, not only does the sun shine on both, but the "Son" (Christ) loves both!
Creatively Yours, Laura
what a very beautiful arch you made.
this is so great and such a beautiful colors.
thank you for visiting my blog
Very nice and creative arch.
Love it.
Frieda,
It has been a while since I had the time to stop by and view your wonderous art! I ADORE your fabric art and am always in awe! Just stunning my friend! Wishing all well on your side of the world and know that a hug is traveling across the miles to you! <3
Hugs,Patti
WOW--a fabric one. Brilliant.
Beautiful arch Frieda!!! Love your transition!!
salud!
Cat
This is so beautiful Frieda! I love it.
Good one! Saint to Sinner! That's great, just great. And it's a beautiful arch.
oohhh, I like it Frieda!!! A fallen arch (teehee), it really is lovely!!!
Gorgeous as always! Love your background
Frieda.. another great piece of art. I always like to check your blog. Good take on this weeks theme.
A great take on the subject. As usual... I love it.
Great interpretation, your arch looks really beautiful.
Frieda you never cease to amaze me with your gorgeous details, textures and artwork! beautiful and GORGEOUS arch - lovely!
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