Rust and Rhinestone Fortune Icon Detail
The Artistic Artifacts Metallic Challenge brought out the Magpie in me. I love metallic finishes such as rust, gold, rhinestones and the metallic threads that go with my new interest in embroidery. I wanted to create a piece that felt like metal but was made with pliable materials. I like the idea that the materials disguise themselves as something stronger.
Rust and Rhinestone Fortune Icon
This is the piece I submitted to the Metallic Challenge. The guest curator is Diane Herbort. A public exhibit of all challenge entries will open with a reception on Saturday, January 18, 2014. The exhibit will close on Saturday, February 8, with another reception.
If you are in the area, please save those dates and come on by! You will love your visit to Artistic Artifacts. The exhibition will be filled with over 40 gorgeous pieces of 8″ x 10″ ‘metallic’ art. If you can’t make it in person you can always visit and shop there virtually.
P.S. If you’d like to enter too, even though the deadline is November 23, I’ll bet you could shoot Judy an email and ask for a wee extention.
theresa mARTin 
November 23, 2013 at 11:58 am
Theresa, this is just a stunning piece…..I would love to see the exhibit!
November 24, 2013 at 5:48 pm
This is so beautiful and serene. And of course I love the beautiful stitching!
November 25, 2013 at 3:43 am
Your work is stunning! 🙂
November 28, 2013 at 4:04 pm
wow…i have no words by how this moves me…amazing amazing amazing…xo
November 29, 2013 at 4:17 pm
It`s amazing dear Theresa,-totally love your background, too!!
November 29, 2013 at 11:38 pm
Wow this is soooo very beautiful!! I love the pop of purple,the wings,the hand…okok…I love it all!!
February 24, 2014 at 1:07 pm
Stunning Piece of Artwork!! I love how you approached this challenge! so sorry I was not able to see this in person!!