Monday, August 18, 2014

Leather and Lace-framed

I got a frame for my mom's "Leather and Lace" photo.  I tried out the stickers for a title and they looked horrible! I kinda thought they would.  I love the frame I got at Michaels.  Such a nice mat.  My only complaint is that the cream mat makes the lace look cream.  In actuality, the lace is a very soft yellow.  I liked the yellow with the brown and the blue in the background.  I wish the image could have held onto that color.  I ended up getting a name plate from a trophy shop and it was the perfect addition.

 I took this photo to meet my challenge of "Illustrate a Song Title" and I knew all along I would give it to my mom since she loves Stevie Nicks and "Leather and Lace."  But, in addition to being glad I have this gift for my mom---I just love this photo.  It is deeply moving to me- with the worn, masculine leather, paired with the delicate, feminine lace.  Such a beautiful balance that can easily move me to tears at this point.

This photo is one of the few times I can say that I actually got what I was after.  I had an image and an emotion in my head.  Props, place, time, lighting- it all came together sort of miraculously! I see in this frame, what I felt in my heart,what I imagined in my mind.  It is very satisfying. :) I hope my mom enjoys it- though I am pleased, regardless.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEYUXnPeFsM

I couldn't get around the glare on the glass- it looks better in person
16x20
 frame 20x24

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