Tradition of the Madonna- for T Tuesday

Celebrating the tradition of the Madonna

for December 2013...from 2005,

the collaged cover of my first altered book, above.

Materials: vintage Madonna card, fabric, 

sewn on beads, watercolor and pen, 

vintage crochet, acrylic, and scrapbook paper.

I entitled the altered book

'Woman Perceived.'  Above, one

page in the altered book, created using

acrylics, cut paper ephemera, and fabric.

Above and below,

Collage and drawings from 2013.

"All the darkness in the world
cannot extinguish the light of
a single candle."
-St. Francis of Assisi

Sometimes color isn't necessary...

2000 drawing 'after Raphael's Madonna.'

Above, an art journal page from 2005,

Inspired by The Book of Kells, an illuminated 

manuscript that is extravagant and complex for its time,

full of symbolism and a wealth of ornamentation.

It was created by monks, so perhaps that is why 

Mary looks a bit like a man...no women in the monastery!

Joining Elizabeth for T on Tuesday

at Altered Book Lover. 

Enjoy some coffee or tea and visit a few

blogs while you enjoy your holidays~

may they be merry and bright!

TIDINGS ~ On T Tuesday

Tidings of great joy~

 Sharing Madonnas and angels

on Art Journal Pages.  Above, pen and watercolor, 

scrapbook and assorted papers,

fabric and painted fabric collage.

© 2013 - Dianne Bishop Carey

This Mary was inspired by a Russian icon.

Angels brought the good tidings of the

birth of the Christ child...
Above, watercolor and collage,
below, Sharpie ink pen drawing
of an angel sculpture.

The depiction of Mary and angels has been

a tradition through the centuries, bringing

the Tidings to the people. In earliest times,

most common people could not read, but they

could interpret the beauty of an artist's rendering.

The red Panda Mug, below

painted in my art journal with

watercolors.  It was a gift from

an Aunt and Uncle, who for several years

always gave us Christmas gifts that were

RED!

There is only one mug left, but I love the

little panda.  The cheerful red seems to

make my morning mocha coffee taste better...
Posting a couple of days early
for T Tuesday over at Altered Book Lover.

Tradition of the Madonna- on T Tuesday

My Black Madonna, watercolor- 2009,
above.

Black Madonna of Częstochowa

from Wikipedia, my model.

Virgin of Guadalupe,
Art journal page, watercolor & acrylic.

Mother of God in the Garden of Paradise, 
Sharpie marker in my art journal.

Art journal page from 9/4/13-Collage & watercolor...
"Painting is just another way of
keeping a diary."  -  Picasso

If only the calm serenity of the Madonna's

aspect could be transferred to us

during the hectic holiday season!

♥

Enjoy your tea, or coffee today...

Linking to Elizabeth's T Tuesday party.

Whatever your December activities,

I hope you will shine bright and steady

and enjoy your days!

  ♦ ♦ ♦