Saturday, September 24, 2016
Simonetta, 16x20 Collage on Canvas, Figurative Work, after Botticelli's "Birth of Venus"
This collage is made entirely of paper torn from fashion magazines. It is a partial view of Sandro Botticelli's famous painting, Birth of Venus. What a challenge! The fun part was her hair. Much of it is from Charlene Theron's "J'Adore" perfume ad. Collage, especially in color, takes me twice as long as oil painting--sometimes three times as long. I do love the result, though.
Simonetta was the woman believed to be the model for Birth of Venus. Read all about her life in our Pieces of 8 member Fay Picardi's book Simonetta.
Carmen
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I am fascinated by this collage Carmen and love it.
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