Sunday, May 17, 2009

Gothic Arch - Peace

A 'colouring-in' arch using my new Caran D'Ache watersoluble wax pastels for the background and featuring  three biblical 'Peace' symbols - dove, olive branch & rainbow.  The children, depicting different creeds are usually found  encircling a world map but I decided to translate the word 'Peace' into various languages for the GA artists for whom English is their second language! 

See lots more 'peaceful' arches at http://gothicarches.ning.com
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21 comments:

  1. OzstuffMay 17, 2009 at 11:17 PM

    How beautiful. I love your rainbow and the dove of peace, Judy. Wonderful work.

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  2. EllenMay 17, 2009 at 11:19 PM

    great colourful interpretation , you've got several symbols there

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  3. vintage wilMay 17, 2009 at 11:51 PM

    beautiful arch!!

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  4. Astrid MacleanMay 18, 2009 at 12:06 AM

    Cute and lovely!

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  5. RosieMay 18, 2009 at 12:26 AM

    Beautifully coloured Judy - rainbows are wonderfully appropriate, aren't they?! =)

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  6. LynnFMay 18, 2009 at 1:46 AM

    What a fantastic arch, Judy! The colors are spectacular! LynnF

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  7. Gayle Page-RobakMay 18, 2009 at 2:30 AM

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

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  8. Ang CMay 18, 2009 at 3:01 AM

    Lovely colours on this arch

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  9. Christine D.May 18, 2009 at 4:51 AM

    This is great and reminiscent of all those Pace flags we see around.

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  10. jaine drakeMay 18, 2009 at 7:30 AM

    Brilliant, its so colourful.

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  11. JoanMarieMay 18, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    The elements of peace are clearly visable in your creation! Great interpretation of this theme!
    Thanks for sharing Judy!

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  12. FayeMay 18, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    Judy, what a beautiful interpretation of the word Peace. I love it that you included all those languages along with the dove, olive branch, and rainbow.

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  13. NanMay 18, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    Perfect design for the challenge...well done!

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  14. YvonneMay 18, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    Love all the images, with such meanings! Beautiful arch.

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  15. VivMay 18, 2009 at 11:00 PM

    This is lovely Judy - a stark contrast to my usualleanings towards vintage but I really like this very much!

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  16. AliMayesMay 20, 2009 at 4:08 AM

    What a beautifully colourful interpretation - I must admit I found this a really difficult challenge!
    Ali xx

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  17. lena-dailyscrapMay 20, 2009 at 6:35 AM

    What abeautiful arch! I love the colours and the happiness all over!

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  18. AinoMay 20, 2009 at 11:52 PM

    Nice and beautiful, very happy and colourful.

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  19. Holly Loves ArtMay 23, 2009 at 4:27 AM

    Hello!
    Beautiful work! I love those pastels too and I love their crayons. So soft and easy to work with.

    Your postage stamp piece below is gorgeous too.

    A big hello and blog hug to Monty from me and Albie (my Bichon)!

    Have a wonderful day!

    Holly

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  20. Luisa MigonJune 1, 2009 at 3:14 AM

    Beautiful arch! Fun and colorful!!!

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  21. Luisa MigonJune 1, 2009 at 3:16 AM

    Fun and bright colors! Love it!

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