Thursday, 12 April 2012

Inspired by...........................


Inspired by the landscape paintings of Carry Ackroyd.


This particular image is based on a small section of this photo taken some time ago. One of many taken when I was lucky enough to have a ride in a hot air balloon. An experience I thoroughly enjoyed despite being rather nervous of heights.

The addition of the birds is a flight of fancy. I added them since Carry Ackroyd generally adds birds and animals to her own paintings. Techniques used: applique, free machine embroidery, with some bondaweb additions for the birds themselves.

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7 comments:

  1. Ann Beech12 April 2012 at 16:49

    What a lovely idea Mandy and a great interpretation of the Inspired by.... theme.
    Will you bring it to London on Saturday so we can see it please?
    I'm a real country girl at heart and this is right up my street!
    Well done
    Ann

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  2. Mandy12 April 2012 at 17:06

    Thanks so much Ann. Yes, I shall bring it along for you to see on Saturday. See you then.

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  3. Mandy12 April 2012 at 17:21

    Thank you Wil.
    Best wishes,
    Mandy.

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  4. Unknown18 April 2012 at 16:33

    Mandy this is beautiful! I love the texture in the fields especially. And the addition of the birds was wonderful!

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  5. Mandy18 April 2012 at 18:29

    Thanks so much Kelly.

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  6. Irene MacWilliam29 April 2012 at 23:40

    looks very realistic when you compare it to the photograph. Well done
    irene MacWilliam

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  7. Mandy30 April 2012 at 09:37

    Thanks Irene, I do appreciate your comments.

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