Tuesday 26 November 2013

Black and White

Hello Everyone. This week my tag was conceived when I discovered the image, put safely away a very long time ago, when on a search for something else. (Still not found)

The image is by Australian artist, Margaret Preston and is entitled "1920's Flapper". I imagine that I kept it as Margaret Preston was much better known for her lino cuts. There are not many paintings to be seen.
 Margaret Preston was quite radical in her day as she focussed on Australian images and locations at a time when all things British were considered "best".

My 1920's Flapper is remarkably modern. The tag is an advertisement for her fledgling design business.


She would have been very daring indeed to have stated so clearly that "My Creativity is Limitless"
I enjoyed this theme as I was able to combine so many different stamps and elements. The black and white kept it restrained.
I'm kicking my creative spirit into high gear with all sorts of Christmas preparations and inky finkers are certainly the result.
I love how making, both stretches me and also satisfies like nothing else can!
Julie

Made With
Bo Bunny Paper,   Making memories ribbon, Darkroom Door 1920'Chic, Chocolate Baroque Artisitc Affirmations Stamps and a free set from a magazine ( bought because Mum was indeed spelled that way!)

15 comments:

  1. Beautiful tag, the image is wonderful, looks like a very determned lady! Valerie

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  2. Stunning tag and so good that you had the wonderful image to hand it fits in so well with the theme

    Chrissie x

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  3. Fabulous array of images to look at Julie. It's a wonderful tag :o)

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  4. The vertical lines in the background you designed added strength to this striking painting by Margaret Preston. I was not familiar with her, but I am definitely intrigued by her work and life story. Blessings!

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  5. I agree with Arnoldo-- the background is really tops! Fun tag!

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  6. Unusual and lots to look at! A great tag. Carolyn xx

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  7. This is a terrific image, doesn't she look amazing? Great tag, love it. x

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  8. Wonderful tag, great image and a fab background.

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  9. I hope her business does well. The tag is very appealing!

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  10. an outstanding tag! your focal image is so perfect and the sentiments are wonderfully on point. xo

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  11. Beautiful tag and very striking image - I would have like to have met the lady, she looks like a really intersting character :o)

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  12. That really would make a great advertisement for a real business. Great tag.

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  13. Lovely, original tag. I was interested to read about Margaret Preston, as I hadn't come across her before.
    Jane x

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  14. Great tag. I love the warmth of the image against the cool colors of the tag and stamping!

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