Tuesday, July 12, 2011

anatomical hearts are a tie to my past.

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:

Ivy Black said...

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

Ivy Black said...

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

A Painted Journey said...

Honey, that turned out GORGEOUS!!! Oh my gosh, she must be tickled pink with it!... Love, Mummy