When the discussions started regarding this month being
NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH....
I knew I wanted to create something "OUTSIDE the BOX"
and I didn't want my creations to be just about "PINK"!
SOOOOO.....I decided to "REDRESS" a mannequin that's
been kicking around for awhile now!!
and it all began here.....
I gathered up a bunch of various "TWINKS"
aka.....Luminarte ~ Twinkling H20's!
all in the "red" color palette.
...threw in a few golds for spice!!
I covered the paper mache Mannequin with Black Gesso.
When the "Twinks" were nice and gooopy [meaning less water ~ because I wanted
more intense color]
I placed globs of the Twinkling H20 goodness at the neck of the
mannequin and let the drips begin.
I also took Color Me Crazy flowers by Petaloo
and colored up a bunch of the flowers.
Which I used as a colorful brassier....
to accent my mannequin!!
I finished my girl off with WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT....
because any woman who has OVERCOME
any type of devasating event...
needs to know that she is...
BELOVED.....
STRONG.....
AND
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
PRODUCTS USED:
Luminarte ~ Twinkling H20's ~ Grande Jars
29509 ~ Ginger Peach
29540 ~ Vavoom
28420 ~ Apple Blossom
28419 ~ Sunflower
26357 ~ Spiced Pumpkin
26371 ~ Coral Berry
26363 ~ Solar Gold
Never in my life have I seen such amazing beautiful work!
YOU are Beloved, Strong and Beautiful!
Posted by: Gloria Nunn | October 16, 2012 at 07:09 AM
This is so beautiful and packs a punch with its statement. <3
Posted by: Leah Crowe | October 16, 2012 at 07:59 AM
This is gorgeous Lynne!
Posted by: Miranda Edney | October 16, 2012 at 09:46 AM
What a wonderful tribute and how lovely the 'lady' is!
Posted by: Jules Eickmeier | October 16, 2012 at 01:39 PM
Such an amazing project, Lynne! Gorgeous.
Posted by: Alicia Giess | October 16, 2012 at 04:40 PM
I am a ten year survivor and also a "flatie". This month of the year is both encouraging and hard. I have never fully recovered from the effects of the chemo. Seeing what artists create, what you have created in a show of support lifts my heart. thanks as always for sharing.
Posted by: TheresaMP | October 16, 2012 at 09:24 PM
Theresa you are an inspiration! I am a survivor as well - not breast cancer but colon at 35 years old. Creating art for this cause is dear to my heart as well. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and words with us.
Posted by: cheryl mezzetti | October 17, 2012 at 07:21 AM
Very cool project!!
Posted by: lynn kopas | October 17, 2012 at 11:30 AM