Architecture is the theme at The Three Muses today, as suggested by my BGF Gayle Page-Robak. I have been so busy finishing projects for the Gallery, starting new ones and working, that I had lots of fun with this double spread in my Long Tall Skinny Journal.
The images are from old books – one about churches and another about everyday life in Rome… I ended up using a lot more layers of paint and gesso than I expected to, and I won’t tell you what I wrote, because one should never tell anyone else what to think or see.
Papering over the cracks...
Stamps are from Tandastamps (crackle) and MaVinci’s Reliquary. The flower/flourish is a miscellaneous foam stamp I acquired along the way…! Oh and the word ‘day’ is a Papermania foam stamp. The rounds are from DCS.
Altered Art & Stuff... 
Sandy
/ February 24, 2010OMG what an incredible piece.
Stunning.
herminesplace
/ February 24, 2010Absolutely gorgeous collage!
femmy
/ February 24, 2010fabulous !!!!
JudyNZ
/ February 24, 2010You have such an imagination, Rosie, your pieces are artistic brilliance!
José
/ February 24, 2010Beautiful! Love the crackle stamp.
Janine
/ February 24, 2010Thats an awesome collage. I love the rough and honest style.
johanna
/ February 24, 2010how much love and detail is put into this piece!! incredibly beautiful!
barnie
/ February 24, 2010Rosie, how cool is this?! Such a wonderful collage, great details.
Bev
/ February 24, 2010Oh, Rosie Rowe (I just love to say your whole name!), what a grand piece this is! You are fearless when it comes to paint and gesso and layers and … wonderfulness. Good for you! I love it.
Diane
/ February 24, 2010Now, I love this-look at all those layers–beautiful!!
Lori Saul
/ February 24, 2010Love the tall skinny journal Rosie and your pages are lush with detail and color!
Ellen
/ February 24, 2010gorgeous colours, such a pleasure to look at, love the crackle effect , the bricks, the mesh the way everything flows into each other just brilliant
Jackie
/ February 24, 2010Just fantastic. Superb collage, Rosemary.
Rian (freubel-art)
/ February 25, 2010I’m speechless Rosie (yep…Again !!)
So many details…such a imagination
Gosh..you are so clever !!
Blueridgelady
/ February 25, 2010Hi Rosie!! Just love this collage, especially the cracks!! I really love your style!! Thank you for coming by, always great to see you. x0x
Marie
/ February 25, 2010What an incredible feast for the eyes! Rosie, your collage is magnificent. I love the rich colour and the stunning details. You are a true artist. Superb artwork.
Marleen
/ February 25, 2010What a stunning piece, fantastic!!
Monica
/ February 26, 2010Great layout, and love the crackling effect in this.
Nicecrane Desgins
/ February 27, 2010Love it ,,,,,really I need some time to watch all the card,,,,,,so i love it,,,,it is at time so simple and delicated,,,,,,,,,,,thanks for sharing,,,, and all voer for your comment in my work let ke know if you like a free copy of my Magic Alice,,,,,,,,
Barbara Hagerty
/ March 11, 2010I love these pages, and also the long, tall, skinny format! And all those luscious layers of sunny paint and weathered glazes! Wonderful, Rosie!