Monday, 8 June 2009

The faces of Da Vinci

There's a new blog challenge on the block called the Three Muses which opens its doors this week with a challenge about Mona Lisa. All art forms are welcome. My version is a digital one based on Da Vinci's own artwork.

Each image or texture has been lowered in opacity and blended with the other layers. A fair amount of erasing helped to blend in the main images, and eliminate too much yellow.

27 comments:

Luisa Migon said...

WOW!!! Brilliant!!!

Taluula said...

This is mind blowingly brilliant and such a feast for the eyes.

I'm so pleased you joined in the challenge. Bravo.

Gayle Page-Robak said...

She looks gorgeous...great take on the theme! Beautifully created.

Terri Kahrs said...

This is magnificent!

craftimamma said...

Hi Ros, I know absolutely nothing about digital imaging except to say this is absolutely stunning.

Lesley

indybev said...

Hi Ros! This is a brilliant compillation of DaVincis. You've blended them beautifully. Applause!!!

Anne (cornucopia) said...

This is fantastic! Wonderful collage of the images. They blended very well.

Barb said...

Luv what you have created!

Willy said...

Very beautiful piece, Ros!

Diane said...

Way cool piece! Again, I love how you documented the pieces and the steps - I'm awful at that!

Ozstuff said...

Wow! This is fantastic. I love that you have placed Leonardo centre-stage because without him we wouldn't have Mona. The whole effect is stunning.
Yes, we started early. The word got out and we were so excited that we just had to unleash the monster!!
Thanks so much for joining in the challenge. Hope to see you back here next week for "Doors".

Stacy said...

Well done, Ros! You did a fantastic job blending these images!

Nan said...

Very unique and has so much depth...I admire your digi skils!

Jean said...

Ros, this is truly a work of art! Quite beautifully executed. I love all the muted layers. You have certainly mastered the digital techniques. I applaud you!!

Jean said...

Ros, this is truly a work of art. I love the beautiful palette of muted colors you have created for Mona and Leonardo. You have certainly mastered the digital world. Your Mona is Stunning!!!

daisy said...

Breathtaking! The background you have created is stunning. The idea original. The result = Perfection!

AliMayes said...

A glorious work of art!
Ali xx

Ellen said...

beautiful blend and combination. nice to see lots of da vinci in there

Judy said...

Wow, Ros, amazing masterpiece!
JudyNZ

Unknown said...

This IS brilliant! And absolutely magnificent, too! Congrats on such a gorgeous work of art!

Yvonne said...

This is brilliant! Love how it turned out.

Janny said...

Great job!

Lori Saul said...

Beautiful digital collage- wonderful layers and rich color! Thank you for your lovely comment on my blog!

Elegia said...

Wow, this is magical!

Astrid Maclean said...

Super, love the way you have put her together with her creator!

Martina said...

WOW... this is just so stunning! Amazing interpretation of the theme.

~*~Magpie's Nest said...

wonderful Mona collage!!!
~*~ Patty