Sunday, July 19, 2009

Its a game of two halves...

This is my contribution to a forum swap hosted by Sid in which we are given a two piece jigsaw to transform.
I just HAD to use the gorgeous image of a little girl given for this weeks Art Creations Friday (thankyou Hermine). The background was inspired by a continuation of the games theme which is "Bingo" over on Crazy Amigos, "Games We Play" over on Saturday Suprise and "Sports" over on One Powerful Hour and last but not least "Fun and Games" over on Gingersnap Creations. So thats a five in one plus a swap! :0)))







EDIT** Its just occurred to me that instead of being a tennis racket as I'd thought, this maywell be a butterfly net ....lol....oooops... what do you reckon? Maybe fishing? In which case I'm still ok on the sports front as Fishing is still a sport lol (*grasps at straws lol*)
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35 comments:

  1. Sandy19 July 2009 at 18:48

    Oh wow this is truly amazing.
    Really delightful. Love them.

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  2. Galina Varese19 July 2009 at 19:06

    Butterfly catching is a national sport of Madagascar. :)
    She's one determined young lady, I bet she won whatever it was.
    Great crackled background.

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  3. joanne wardle19 July 2009 at 19:37

    I'd definitely say tennis racket. and it's gorgeous!!

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  4. Chris19 July 2009 at 19:40

    Racket, net - it doesn't really matter as your jogsaw piece is brill. Love the crackled effect and the dangly bit.

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  5. lorhen8219 July 2009 at 19:46

    I still think it's a tennis racquet! This is a wonderful creation...can't believe you knocked out five in one!!! ~Lori

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  6. NormaJean19 July 2009 at 19:59

    wow that is so cool, I just wish i had your kind of talent, truley amazing piece!!

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  7. Art Journey19 July 2009 at 20:40

    wow great work, love the crackle effect!!

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  8. Carol Q19 July 2009 at 20:49

    the crackle effect is ace Jo. the picture doesn't look like it's meant to come apart. you must have cut it really carefully. lovely piece!

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  9. Paula J Atkinson19 July 2009 at 21:19

    I definately like that crackle background the close up pics show it well. Fab image!

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  10. Audrey19 July 2009 at 21:26

    Hard to tell which it is - i just assumed a tennis racket til you mentioned the net!

    Gorgeous piece - love the muted colours.

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  11. Sid19 July 2009 at 21:26

    Definately a butterfly net Jo !! Love what you have done with the pieces and the texture and layers are to die for !! Gorgeous !

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  12. Julia Dunnit19 July 2009 at 21:32

    5 in 1? genius. Lovely result. I think in its time, butterfly chasing was probably a game/sport! It's art..by definition it doesn't have to be literal!!

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  13. Siobhan Brignull19 July 2009 at 21:59

    5 in one no wonder you are smiling, and its defn a vintage racket of some sorts, LOL

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  14. lottie19 July 2009 at 22:23

    She is perfect and it truly looks vintage.

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  15. Ed19 July 2009 at 22:32

    She is gorgeous, love how you put it all together.

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  16. me again20 July 2009 at 02:38

    This is just FABULOUS!

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  17. Ali Manning20 July 2009 at 12:57

    This is absolutely stunning! I love the crackled paint background especially. Thanks for joining us at Gingersnap Creations.

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  18. Anonymous20 July 2009 at 13:10

    Completely fantastic and totally impressive!

    I just love how it all comes together...and then apart!

    Thanks so much for playing our challenge at Gingersnap Creations!

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  19. Sue McGettigan20 July 2009 at 14:42

    It's lovely, I really like the crumbly crackled paint edges, very cool. Even butterfly hunting could be a sport, right? Not being an athlete I even think walking is 'sporty' :)

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  20. Joanne20 July 2009 at 16:40

    Tennis or something else, the whole thing is, once again, gorgeous.

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  21. vintage wil20 July 2009 at 18:40

    Ohh its gorgeous ! great image!!

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  22. SYLVIA-ANNE20 July 2009 at 19:17

    Fabulous!
    Sylvia x

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  23. Anonymous20 July 2009 at 19:20

    Fantastic!!!!

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  24. Unknown20 July 2009 at 19:23

    This is totally yummy Jo ... I must get started on mine!

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  25. lisa20 July 2009 at 20:08

    Wow, just beautiful. I love the crackle and the way it comes apart as 2 jigsaw pieces is just fab.

    Lisax

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  26. Flippinpest21 July 2009 at 02:02

    Truly wonderful and inspirational piece. I love the crackled background, it reminds me of the lovely texture of old paint

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  27. Amy21 July 2009 at 15:01

    I'd love this..so cute and would be a sweet gift for a friend.

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  28. Heather Robinson21 July 2009 at 15:18

    Hi Jo! As always I am inspired by your artwork and kicking myself that I don't visit more often. I need all the inspiration that I can get!! Love the crackled aged look you've created. Brilliant entry for all of the various challenges this week.

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  29. Unknown21 July 2009 at 16:16

    She is wonderful...and I am officially making Bugtterfly catching a sport :) After all you have to run and have good aim.

    I love the old feel you gave the piece and the colors are perfect.

    Thanks for taking the challenge.

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  30. Rika21 July 2009 at 16:27

    Gorgeous piece!

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  31. Lynn21 July 2009 at 19:12

    This is a wonderful art piece, I love everything about it :) I have yet to even try altering a puzzle piece but I like this idea of two together.

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  32. penny4thoughts21 July 2009 at 20:43

    Great piece! I love the background with the crackle paint - and I assumed tennis racket also.

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  33. Anonymous22 July 2009 at 10:58

    Brilliant piece, love the background colour and effect!

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  34. Femmy22 July 2009 at 12:23

    it's fantastic!!!

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  35. Karin24 July 2009 at 23:50

    Love the crackle background, a gorgeous piece of artwork

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