Belle of the Ball Wood Print

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On a recent trip to Italy, we attended a beautiful masquerade party in Venice. I captured this image of a young woman that I know that seemed timeless to me in so many ways. The romantic ambiance of the evening, the masks, her hair flowing, all gave me a vision of creating a Renaissance-like image that would seem timeless.

I added layers of varying textures and images and blended them together to create this image. The memories this image evokes will be with me always. It was one of those evenings you never, ever forget.

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My memories begin as a five-year-old-free-spirit discovering and creating anything 'beautiful.' I was bold, creative, curious, and loved adventure. It stands to reason that when I spray painted the neighbor's black hearse a sparkling shade of silver that I was destined to be an artist. Now that I'm in my 7th decade, my free spirit has settled down a bit (the hearse owner would be glad). Still, curiosity, creativity, and an eye for beauty define me. Lots of things inspire me in my art. I love traveling, and have been afforded the opportunity to see wonderful places all over the world. I then share our travel destinations with others so they can experience the beauty out there too. Another passion of mine is ornamental gardening. Flowers...