I really did not want to miss out on the Gothic Arches “Risqué” challenge this week … so I am joining in just in the nick of time
“Meditate
Live purely
Be quiet
Do your work with mastery
Like the moon,
come out from behind the clouds!
Shine” ~Buddha
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32 responses so far ↓
Martina // October 24, 2009 at 3:28 am
Your arch is just amazing, Patty. I am surprised that the lady does not freeze?
Wish you a wonderful weekend!
Penny // October 24, 2009 at 4:21 am
FAB ! can I join in ?
Rosie // October 24, 2009 at 4:31 am
Hello Patty,
this is soooo wonderful. I love it.
Have a nice weeken too.
Rosie
Rosie // October 24, 2009 at 4:48 am
Love this lady! You’ve really made her pop! Definitely better late than never, my friend!! xo
Nancy Maxwell James // October 24, 2009 at 6:55 am
Patty
beautiful!
I am so happy you were able to join the challenge this week! Your arch is AMAZING! one of my favorite vintage images and you did this theme so well!
Anne (cornucopia) // October 24, 2009 at 7:46 am
This is beautiful Patty! I like everything you’ve done here. The border around the arch is wonderful, as are the background, colors, elements, and the lovely lady. (Better late than never. I’m behind on everything right now.)
Judy // October 24, 2009 at 9:12 am
Tastefully risqué, Patty. That takes talent! The background hanky is BEAUTIFUL! A weekend find?
Marit // October 24, 2009 at 9:18 am
Did you sew that handkerchief on the music sheet? It looks stunning! (I might “steal” that idea.. !)
Marva // October 24, 2009 at 9:33 am
Patty this is fabulous!!! I need to get back to making Gothic arches…
katie struckhoff // October 24, 2009 at 11:17 am
Stunning!!! I love everything about this creation! You continue to blow me away with all of you creativity! You are an ArtFuL Goddess!
Bleubeard and Elizabeth // October 24, 2009 at 11:46 am
I really like the shape of this arch. Great image and composition, too!
Lynn // October 24, 2009 at 11:52 am
ABsolutely perfect, I love everything about it, and I would love to find one of those stamps you use it a lot, the suburst or whatever you call it
Marie-Aimée // October 24, 2009 at 11:52 am
wow !! beautiful
Sandy // October 24, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Wow this is really beautiful.
Fantastic arch. Love them.
Rini Boer // October 24, 2009 at 1:17 pm
This is great Patty !
Love from Rini
Char // October 24, 2009 at 2:11 pm
So so Gorgeous. Lovely naughty lady.
Monique // October 24, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Very beautiful background, lovely lady and I looooooooooove the way you used that sigarband.
caterina giglio // October 24, 2009 at 3:23 pm
beautiful piece Patty and I love the juxtaposition with the Buddha quote!
jenxo // October 24, 2009 at 4:48 pm
oh my Patty, just beautiful. I love how the white transluscent paint almost looks like a sheer curtain behind her….that shape is gorgeous too….jenxo
Lay Hoon // October 24, 2009 at 6:50 pm
This is really a precious piece !
I can feel the tranquil.
Athena // October 25, 2009 at 3:12 am
That’s a very beautiful arch.
Penny // October 25, 2009 at 4:03 am
I have joined Gothic Arches but can’t seem to find any instructions… can you help ? I’m not sure of any rules / sizes / what to include / not to include and how to add my arch !!!
thank you !
Sanja // October 25, 2009 at 5:46 am
wunderschöne form und eine klasse arch liebe Patty!
wünsche dir was
Sanja xo
katrin // October 25, 2009 at 5:54 am
absolutely GORGEOUS!!!
Linda // October 25, 2009 at 7:02 am
Patty, this is absolutely gorgeous!! love this soft and beautiful arch, such a wonderful tribute to life!!! gorgeous colours and the image is wonderful!!
I also wanted to tell you I’ve made a collage using some of the wonderful goodies from your giveaway.
Thank you again dear Patty for beings such a generous and wonderful inspiration!!
All the best, Linda
Lori Saul // October 25, 2009 at 11:17 am
Beautiful arch Patty- I love her jewelled attire- lovely and sensual!
caramelle // October 25, 2009 at 12:54 pm
your arche is wonderful.bravo I love it
kisses and thank your for your visit on my blog
caramelle
Nathalie Thompson // October 25, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Great use of the cigar band. Beautiful nude image.
MD // October 25, 2009 at 4:15 pm
MAGNIFIQUE BRAVO
MD
Linda Richter // October 25, 2009 at 11:27 pm
I loved the cigar band, too!!!!!! Great piece.
jeanie // October 27, 2009 at 12:55 pm
Risque in the best sense of the word! Love the shape of the arch. Very nice!
margaret // October 28, 2009 at 5:24 pm
you have such an amazing talent for combining all those tiny elements,the cigar band is so cool. Mx