Sunday 17 May 2009

Peace


Created for the Gothic Arch Challenge where the theme is Peace. The background was made using Distress Inks in Worn Lipstick and Walnut Stain. This was then stamped with a script in Walnut Stain. Next the collage image was applied, then the words which were computer generated and sponged with the same inks as the background. Brilliance White ink was sponged around the edges of the arch, then German scrap was coloured with alcohol ink in Cranberry, then sponged with gesso and Walnut Ink. This was added to embellish the top and corners, and finally a metal charm with the word Peace was attached to the centre of the piece.

27 comments:

Ozstuff said...

Beautiful arch and great words from one of the great songs. Wonderful work.

Martina said...

Gorgeous arch and great image !

Vintage Papers said...

fabulous arch and one of my favorite songs!

bockel24 said...

Love your arch, Rachel!

vintage wil said...

Oh what a lovely arch!!

Astrid Maclean said...

Stunning arch I absolutely LOVE it!

Christine said...

This is just beautiful, I LOVE it

Gayle Page-Robak said...

Your arch is beautiful, love the image you used...gorgeous!

Ang C said...

a beautiful arch

Anonymous said...

Absolutely stunning!

Yvonne said...

What a peaceful family picture!

Christine D. said...

Love it!

K said...

wow! gorgeous arch! love the words!

Craftyideas said...

Gorgeous arch love the image

Ellen said...

beautiful background and a gorgeous image. the german scrap is such a nice addition

jaine drake said...

That's beautiful. I love the image and the background.

Deborah March said...

Oooohhhh...FABULOUS!!!!

LynnF said...

OMG, Rachel...your arch is beyond gorgeous! How powerful! I love it...Bravo!!! LynnF

Faye said...

Rachel, this is so beautiful.

Nan said...

Love the arch and the sentiment. Beautiful job!

Anneke said...

gorgeous arch with image and the text , i hope it will be true on one day

Judy said...

A very thought provoking arch, Rachel, you have put such a lot of work into your splendid creation!
JudyNZ

Saila said...

Beautiful arch!

Viv said...

Great job on this arch!

AliMayes said...

Beautiful work - it must have taken you ages!
Ali xx

lena said...

Beautiful work - lovely vintage style. Love the image too... How long did it take to make that one?

~*~Magpie's Nestw said...

Very much enjoying a romp thru your blog and artwork Rachel!
You have such a gift in adding beautiful and inspiring words to your distinctive creations ... it leaves me with the nicest feelings!
Have a lovely weekend!
oxo ~*~ Patty