Monochrome Goddess of Biro

Today marks the beginning of the second challenge for
Aurora Wings.

The new theme is monochromatic.

I chose to work with the gorgeous

Goddess of Biro image, from Aurora Wings.

I started out (after a few previously failed attempts) with an

8x10 canvas, and painted it with various hues of blue green

acrylic paints. I added some distress inked papers with script on it,

and used a matte medium to adhere it onto the canvas.

      

I salvaged an old earring, and added an evil eye charm, 

and a cool, hand of hamsa charm to it, in the hopes of

giving it a Balinese feel. Even though the hamsa is actually

a Jewish symbol, thought to give protection from the evil eye.  

 I added some white pearl acrylic paint accents and Stickles 

to the background, before adding the finished image.

This image is amazing! So much glorious detail (notice the three faces!). 

It was quite a challenge to color in a monochromatic color scheme, 

but I love how she turned out!

I almost ruined the entire colored image when I decided to add some

color to the edges. Total FAIL! Then I had to try and tear the edges off without

losing any of the image, or leaving any of the offensive color mistake.  

Thanks for stopping by!

Please drop by the Aurora Wings challenge blog and

see all of the beautiful DT work for this challenge.