"Victorian Era" Spoonflower Challenge August 2018
The beauty of fuchsia pink and purple, the magic of sparking snow and wings, like a vision from Victorian times! Snow fairies in finery alight atop a blue-spruce tree. As fairy art, the painting also speaks to me of the love between a mother and daughter, a mentor and girl, or between sisters. I believe it to be about affection, protection and tenderness. In the first week of February 2010, a light snow fell upon my town. Two of my small vinyl dolls braved the snow to balance on a blue spruce tree for photos. I created new faces and made costume changes. The floral dress was designed by Tracy of sewmanydreams from an MHD doll pattern. I changed its colors to my favorite colors of cranberry and blush rose. For the child's violet outfit, I was inspired by various ballet costumes. Her cap is a reproduction of an antique doll hat in a Theriault doll catalog. My web page shows the under-paintings (first paint layers, imprimaturs). The broad shapes of paint establish the art design (light and dark areas). Each one is a guide, similar to an armature created by a sculptor. Web Page (http://nancyleemoran.com/FairySnow2011.php) Buy a framed print of these two snow fairies on Fine Art America. (https://fineartamerica.com/featured/first-snow-nancy-lee-moran.html) Nancy Lee’s Website Home (https://nancyleemoran.com/) Pinterest (https://www.pinterest.com/nancyleemoran/) Facebook Art Page (https://www.facebook.com/nancyleemoran2) Facebook Spoonflower Page (https://www.facebook.com/nancyleemoran3)