Renaissance Men + Quote

This week's challenge at the Frilly and Funkie Blogspot is titled Renaissance Men. We were asked to pay homage to the beautiful works of art from either Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello or Raphael. When I first saw the challenge, I immediately thought how can I come up with something that would even come close to these works of art? Well, as I started to search for a picture, the one that called out to me was the picture named "Head of Leda" by Leonardo da Vinci. There was something about the expression that immediately caught my eye. I imagined the drawing hanging on a stucco wall as Leonardo sketched away. That's why I chose to use the tissue paper technique because it reminds me of a rough/stucco wall.

I painted a small piece of wood with gesso. Once it was dry, I added Mod Podge then placed the tissue paper on top - I used a couple of layers because I wanted there to be lots of texture. It was painted with burnt orange acrylic paint and then with a bit of interference paint in green-gold. I added Distress Inks - Rusty Hinge & Vintage Photo - around the picture for an aged look. I used Inkssential's Glue & Seal - in matte - to add the picture and cover the whole surface. Copper wire decorates the sides and also to hang the small "portrait". Tim's stamp with the quote "Encourage your hope not your fears" was heat embossed on a piece of mica. I think that saying fits the expression on the face perfectly, don't you?

I was very happy to read that I am also able to use this project at this week's Simon Says Stamp and Show. It is called What Do You Say? They're asking us to use a stamp or sticker with a sentiment or quote. Since I had added Tim's quote, it's eligible. YEY!!!

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you like my project!!! :)