This tag is inspired by a game that I used to play, as a child during the
summers, called "Lotería," which is the Mexican equivalent to Bingo. I
also introduced it to my daughters, when they were young, as a means to
develop their vocabulary and cultural awareness.
All Lotería sets have
54 cards, which are named and numbered. However, instead of calling
out the numbers for the players to fill their boards, cards are drawn
one at a time and called out by their name.
Anyway, one of the cards is
"La Sirena," or the mermaid, which is card number 6.
Mermaids are
mythical aquatic creatures that are half-woman and half-fish, and have
appeared in various cultures throughout the world. According to a myth,
they used their singing to lure sailors to catastrophe.
For my
ginormous tag, I worked on Daler-Rowney 100% Cotton paper. I used
Faber-Castell artist India ink pens and Sakura micron pens for the
drawing, lining and lettering. I designed a miniature corner
embellishment on a seaside Art-C tile scene using sand, a shell, faux
pearls, wire, a metal seahorse, a star stamp, a scrap of greenish paper,
and a Tim Holtz blank charm. I also used a Tim Holtz grungeboard
number "6" and a K&Company frame to complete my mixed media collage.
As a finishing touch, I added a tassel made with greenish ribbons and a
shimmery fiber wire.
By the way, my mermaid is nice and has just come
to the seaside to invite you to enjoy the ocean - LOL!
Hi Arnold La Sirena es muy hermosa! What a fab way to learn a language. I have not heard of India pens before but you have illustrated beautifully with them.
ReplyDeleteLovely mermaid! Valerie
ReplyDeleteWow! Beautiful tag.
ReplyDeleteYour game sounds fun and your tag is gorgeous, you sre so talented! Carolyn x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tag Arnoldo, but I'm not sure I would follow any merperson into the sea no matter how 'nice' they seemed to be, lol :0)
ReplyDeleteVery nice! Cool idea to represent that game!
ReplyDeleteLovely tag Arnoldo, thanks for listing the materials you use. If her invite is over your way, put the kettle on and I'll see if I can hitch a ride! x
ReplyDeleteShe looks quite a sassy mermaid Arnoldo
ReplyDeleteWell done
Lynn
This looks like great fun, lovely mermaid!
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Arnoldo I loved the story you shared with us. And your tag is just wonderful.
ReplyDeleteLove your tag, Arnoldo. The mermaid is very cool!
ReplyDeleteIvy
Interesting story behind your tag, I love hearing where the inspiration has come from. She is gorgeous, no wonder the poor sailors cannot resist her.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous piece of art - she's beautiful. And I loved hearing the story behind the tag - so interesting. Lovely, lovely tag.
ReplyDeleteAnother great art tag Arnoldo. I have not heard of that game, I really like the corner embellishment you created.
ReplyDelete'La Sirena' would certainly lure an unwary sailor. You put so much effort into your creations and it's great to have a list of materials and how you used them.
ReplyDeletePat x
What a work of art... Stunning tag... Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeleteA great Mermaid, love the colours and the embellies in the corner esp the pearls and seahorse, Jane xx
ReplyDeleteWonderful. I would love to have your talent drawing. This tag is a very clever take on the subject and the tiny found objects at the upper right carry the theme through so well.
ReplyDeleteLove the green and pink together, and your mermaid looks like she has very glossy hair!
ReplyDeleteSuch an interesting story, I love the tag with all the details you've included.
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