Monday, January 08, 2007

Art Swap / Frida Kahlo




I'm pretty excited about the Frida Kahlo art swap. I had read something about her at Violette's Creations. She was discussing the famous mexican artist , her unibrow and her self portraits.But , I never took the time to look at her art.
When Pam suggested this swap , I decided it was time to research her art. Turns out she was a very interesting lady.Her art is somewhat disturbing and sad , but so was her life.
I've really enjoyed learning about her and hope to see the movie soon. Yesterday I did a sketch , a self portrait of her. I'm not very good at portraits , but I tried. Well , I was going to post the sketch , but the batteries are low in my camera. So I will post it tommorrow.

Thanks Pam for hosting this swap. I'm really looking forward to seeing the art it brings forth.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

I am not bery good at portraits myself. But I keep trying.

Pam Aries said...

Yay! Joyce Ann! I am so glad you are excited about this! I a mnot very good at portraits either...but hey...ya gotta try, huh!!! THis is gonna be great!

Pam Aries said...

I came back to see you pic! Awwwwrirght! Yeah! Way to go!

J C said...

Hmmmm. I really like your ATC's especially how you put them on little sticks with yarn for hanging. I'm not too sure about ol' Frida. I might force myself to do it. I'm still thinking.....

Janet said...

I like the portraits you have here. Very good.