Tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary Symbolic Illustration by Denise Farinsky "Love, I don't like to see so much pain"

In response to the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary, I felt a strong desire to paint a symbolic illustration. The Title of this art work is:

"Love, I don't like to see so much pain"
Mixed Media on Bristol Board
11" x 14"
Copyright 2012
Denise Farinsky

The title was taken from the lyrics of the 1986 song by Peter Gabriel, "In Your Eyes" that expresses the emotions I feel right now of heartache for this tragedy.

Denise Farinsky

Illustrating my Altered Art book Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven"

Well, I can't believe it's been so long since I've posted on my blog. It's slow going on my altered art book, but I am making progress. I'm posting a small detail of the 12th stanza, but am currently working on the 13th.  I only have 5 more to go! This book is a labor of love. It's painstaking to have to work so slowly because moonlighting is really the only time I can illustrate. Just have to take it step by step! Onward!

Illustration Detail by Denise Farinsky 2012

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Well, I am happy to say that I have finished a commission that I am very pleased with. It was a nice break from my Edgar Allan Poe "The Raven" Altered Art book.

"Rising from the Ashes"
Watercolor and Gesso on Bristol Board
14" x 17"
Denise Farinsky
Copyright 2012

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"Doll Face" Illustration by Denise Farinsky

Very excited tonight! Here is the second illustration in my new series:

"Doll Face"
Tempera on Recycled Paper Bag
14" x 17"
Denise Farinsky
Copyright 2012

Thanks!

Denise :)

New Illustration, "The Seamstress" by Denise Farinsky

Here is my latest illustration in my new series.

"The Seamstress"
Tempera on Recycled Paper Bag
14" x 17"
Denise Farinsky
Copyright 2012

Thanks!

Denise :)

Altered Art Book "The Raven" By Edgar Allan Poe Illustrated by Denise Farinsky

I can't believe I haven't blogged since June! Unbelievable! Well, I have been very busy working on my altered art book "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe. It has been slow going. I am making it from an 1843 Godey's Lady Book that had been in a poor state. All of the original illustrations were torn out, pages bent, stains, etc. I am however very excited about this project and can't wait for the final result--it may be a few months before it is done.

All images Copyrighted by Denise Farinsky 2012

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Youtube video "Alba gu brath! Scotland forever!" Dancing Scot in Whiskey Bottle Altered Art Assemblage

Please check out my Youtube video showing my latest altered art assemblage "Alba gu brath! Scotland! Scotland forever!" with the dancing Scot in a whiskey bottle! I would love you feedback, thanks! :)

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"Alba gu brath! Scotland Forever!" Altered Art Assemblage Photos

"Alba gu brath! Scotland forever!"
Alter Art Assemblage
14" high/ 4 1/2" diameter
2.5 lbs.
Copyright 2012
Denise Farinsky

Important information about this piece:

Imported from Scotland: Artificial Thistle & Berry Buttonhole with Purple Bow from Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Imported from Wales: MacGregor Scottish Clan Crest Lapel Pin Badge from Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom
1” MacGregor Tartan Ribbon, ¼” Rob Roy Tartan Ribbon and Scottie Tartan Buttons provided by Carolynn Klindt Stoops.
Vintage post-WWII Artificial Heather flowers “Made in German Democratic Republic” circa late 1940s to early 1950s.
Vintage Gilbey's Spay Royal Dancing Scot Music Box Bottle Red/Black Tartan Kilt made in Japan circa early 1960s.
The tune that is played by the music box is "Comin' Thro' the Rye" is a poem written in 1782 by Robert Burns (1759–1796).
Belleek Irish China West Highland Terrier Dog Figurine: 7th Mark or 1st Gold Mark April 1980-December 1992. [stamp color is Brown].

All original illustrations of Highland Westies and Scottish Thistle and Heather have been created by me. They were drawn on Japanese rice paper, inked and painted with watercolor and gesso, then cut out and decoupaged on glass and sealed with acrylic gloss spray.

Copyright 2012 Denise Farinsky

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