One of my high school classmates contacted me a few months ago to commission a piece for her boyfriend, also an artist, who has a penchant for all things Mexican folk art related. She wanted a portrait of herself done in this style to give him for their anniversary.
Frida Kahlo was one of my first favorite artists, and in college I adored putting anatomical hearts in almost everything I did. The heavy symbolism used in Mexican folk art is one of my biggest influences and still carries over into my current work. Needless to say, I really loved working on this piece!
I hope you all have a beautiful Tuesday and something summer-y planned.
xo, Amanda
3 comments:
Beautiful. I'll bet you did enjoy working on it. I love Frida too. She is still one of my favourite artists and such an inspiration.
xxx
Beautiful. I'll bet you did enjoy working on it. I love Frida too. She is still one of my favourite artists and such an inspiration.
xxx
Honey, that turned out GORGEOUS!!! Oh my gosh, she must be tickled pink with it!... Love, Mummy
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