Wednesday, 13 February 2013

Three Muses Challenge - Red

Another great idea for a challenge - red is such a powerful colour. You can enter and check out all the entries at   The Three Muses





This is one of my earlier works in acrylic. The cross is textured and is wool yarn stuck on with glue. The texture is made with a thick mixture of house paint, powder filler or spackle (USA?). Then I used several shades of red and a vivid pink, plus a little bit of black and gold. The little figures were cut as a stencil. Canvas is 20 x 16 x 3/4 inches.

This goes up at Easter just to remind me its not all about bunnies and chicks.

Looking forward to seeing every one else's entries.

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15 comments:

  1. Anjas-Artefaktotum13 February 2013 at 01:46

    Gorgeous creation. Love the textures and how you made the cross, also the various red colors.

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  2. Junibears13 February 2013 at 02:32

    Love your red contribution for the challenge. A wonderful Easter theme. Where are you in UK? I am in North Norfolk.
    I've browsed your web, love your art and mindsaet! xx

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    1. MadBirdDesignsUK13 February 2013 at 05:37


      Hi Yay, great another follower!!! Will message you x J

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  3. Anonymous13 February 2013 at 07:14

    This is yummy, MadBird! Delicious background, texture, stencils.xx

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  4. Taluula13 February 2013 at 07:42

    Well, Miss Mad Bird, this is vibrant, dramatic and delicious. Bravo.

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  5. WrightStuff13 February 2013 at 08:15

    Perfect for Easter - there's passion and power in this piece.

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  6. Deann13 February 2013 at 08:40

    Your red artwork is awesome!

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  7. sheila 7713 February 2013 at 12:31

    I do like this art work with the different techniques.

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  8. Liz13 February 2013 at 13:41

    Great work. Love the texture in the background and the shades of red you ahve used. Wonderful.

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  9. Ellen13 February 2013 at 15:14

    Lovely Joan x

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  10. indybev13 February 2013 at 18:40

    I love the textures in this piece. Beautiful work!

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  11. Art Chick13 February 2013 at 19:29

    Such great texture and warmth! Love it.

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  12. MadBirdDesignsUK14 February 2013 at 01:02


    Thank you all so much for your wonderful comments. I shall be on a high all day! Its just what I needed as its freezing cold and raining again here in the UK. In fact so dull I still have the lights on and its 9am. x Joan

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  13. Sim14 February 2013 at 02:24

    This red painting is really awesome and powerful dear Joan! I love it very much! Bravo! :)

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  14. Bill14 February 2013 at 12:30

    Fantastic red abstract. I love the people!

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Your comments are all read and appreciated. Hope you will forgive me if I miss commenting on your comment, I will be busy doing art :-) x Joan

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