I know that I've mentioned how much I longed to go to Bali in April for Anahata Katkin's week long mixed media workshop, Since I couldn't go to the retreat in person, I studied the photographs she posted on Flickr, and today I had my own private Balinese art retreat in my studio. Because one of my favorite subjects is altered people, the wallpaper panels she demonstrated were of great interest to me. You can see samples from her students here. Although mine is very miniature, I tried to apply the techniques Anahata taught, and here's my version of a wallpaper icon.
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Stunning art piece...awesome colors and great image.
Is her name Flora? How wonderful is this? And accompanied by "Waltz of the Flowers" is just too, too delicious. What a fantastic treat to wake up to this Monday morning in Oz.
OOOh, My GOSH! I had to run get my sunglasses for this one. What a feast of color. I so admire your boldness with color, Alberta! Another winner!
What a wonderful piece, Alberta! Amazing - love the colours! Diane
great altered lady! love the bright colors!
Great! Sometimes I have to have my own little art retreat too. Best kind. Your wallpaper girl is wonderful.
This is a very beautiful lady indeed . Gorgeous use of color on both background and the focal point. Inspiring!
WOW! This is amazing. Thanks for playing my theme. I realy love what you've done here. Fantastic image, and wonderful colours!
Amazing piece!!
So colorful and edgy, Love it!
Brilliant job Alberta, Bali and a class with Anahata would be dreamy, thank you for the link :)
OMG It's gorgeous, I am a great fan of Anahata and also here wall paper gigures.
I am so sad that I am living at the other side of the ocean;o(
Well done!
how utterly wonderful Al, you are totally inspiring.
Wow this is fantastic.
Very impressive work. Love them.
What a great idea to have your own Bali retreat at home! The link to the Bali workshop photos is beautiful!! Thank you for sharing that with us. The colors there are absolutely stunning! Maybe we'll meet in Bali someday! Happy Monday to you and your sister!! :)
Did you dress in brightly colored silks and drape fabric from the ceiling with flowers everywhere and light incense and candles and listen to Balinese chanting music ? You must have because your red beautiful lady glows rich in the flavor ! Wish I could have been there for the retreat - it sounds like quite a trip !;)
Would a mango candle and a paint-splattered men's dress shirt count? I also have a hot pink paper umbrella hanging from the ceiling. For my next trip I'll definitely have chanting music. Oh! Lightbulb!!! We should all set aside a day and have our own cyber Bali art retreat in homage to Anahata!
OH WOW! HOLY COW! I've been missing in action for a while and I've missed so much. Your gardens are to die for...I would love to come visit if I ever get back to GA (my daughter is visiting her friends there right now-Alpharetta). Such beautiful roses and foxgloves. I'm turning pea-green with envy!
Your artwork is spectacular as always but I'm really loving your Anahata inspired piece. I too would have loved to go to Bali and take her workshop. Not sure if it was her workshop or the idea of going to Bali was the bigger draw but I definitely lover her style and you've done a superb job!
Kudos!
I love your idea of everyone doing an Anahata-inspired cyber workshop.
have a great week and hugs to you!
cathy
This is amazing. I love the combination of the reds, pinks, and yellows. Great work!
WOW.....I just love this. The colors you used are amazing as well as the design. And thanks for the great link.....what a trip that would be!
You've outdone yourself with this fabulous piece! WOW!
She is stunning!! A floral fantasy! I have been to Anahata's blog and daydreamed about it too. The colors are intoxicating and I love the Hibiscus!
Thank you so much Alberta, for your sweet comment on my blog, you always brighten my day!
Love ya sweet friend :D
Yum! The colors are like juicy, ripe fruit! Love everything about this one!!
Oh Alberta, this is just stunning and you at your very very best. Bravo my friend.
Dramatic, fantastic and sooo colourful!! Looks like you mad the trip to Bali after all!
Goreous! Great colors.
this is great! the colors and composition are very energizing and glorious!!! i've always wanted to go to bali as well!!! wouldn't it just be something to take one of her classess????..........sigh.......one can dream....
Let's all go to Bali together today. It's gray and rainy here, the perfect day for flights of imagination to a tropical lands of colors and spices!
Wow!!! Your work is totally fantastic!!! Thanks for sharing it!!!
Great piece! Love the colors!
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