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.
Frieda! I love your gorgeous AND humorous interpretation. This is great!
ReplyDeletean enjoyable piece of work - love it - maureen x
ReplyDeleteA great idea for the subject - love it - maureen x
ReplyDeleteCreative idea...love this!
ReplyDeleteFrieda, this is a gorgeous piece! I love your take on it!
ReplyDeletelove it!! great arch!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWow this is really stunning. Gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful,l love the fabric background.
ReplyDeleteWTG Frieda - that arch certainly has the wow factor. Stunning!
ReplyDeleteThe theme you picked made me grin!!
What a wonderful interpretation of a transition - beautiful workmanship, creative imagery and a delightful concept.
ReplyDeleteJoanne
your arch is beautiful ! love it !
ReplyDeleteFun interpretation, beautiful work
ReplyDeletelove your take on the theme! great work!
ReplyDeletePrachtig Frieda en een geweldig idee!
ReplyDeleteOoh-la-la!!! Frieda this is spectacular. This is such a great theme. Love your interpretation.
ReplyDeleteDebby
Love your fun, risque interpretation, Frieda! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteJudy 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!
ReplyDeleteCreatively Yours, Laura
what a very beautiful arch you made.
ReplyDeletethis is so great and such a beautiful colors.
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Very nice and creative arch.
ReplyDeleteLove it.
Frieda,
ReplyDeleteIt 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.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful arch Frieda!!! Love your transition!!
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Cat
This is so beautiful Frieda! I love it.
ReplyDeleteGood one! Saint to Sinner! That's great, just great. And it's a beautiful arch.
ReplyDeleteoohhh, I like it Frieda!!! A fallen arch (teehee), it really is lovely!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous as always! Love your background
ReplyDeleteFrieda.. another great piece of art. I always like to check your blog. Good take on this weeks theme.
ReplyDeleteA great take on the subject. As usual... I love it.
ReplyDeleteGreat interpretation, your arch looks really beautiful.
ReplyDeleteFrieda you never cease to amaze me with your gorgeous details, textures and artwork! beautiful and GORGEOUS arch - lovely!
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