3/21/11

Western Themed Fabric Collage

This is a first attempt at breaking out of my comfort zone and creating a Western themed fabric collage.  I fell in love with this image, which came from Jamie at Art-e-ology, who posts a free image on Tuesdays (FIT).  Thanks for stopping by my nest and have a wonderful day!

Take Care - Robin

48 comments:

Sonya Badgley said...

Hi Robin,
Great job on your western themed collage. I love the image you used. The western type is out of my comfort zone too. I am in the midst of making a western themed collage for a sister of mine (her birthday present)and it has been hard for me. But I've enjoyed the challenge. I will post it when I'm finished so you can see how it turns out. ;}
Have a wonderful day and thanks for sharing.

Hugs,
Sonya

Tina said...

You have done a great job on this. It´s awesome. It´s so much fun making something different in between.
xo Tina

Jann said...

Your latest fabric collages are wonderful, Robin! They are so rich and detailed, and so very vintage!!!!

Sarah said...

You need to step out of your comfort zone more often! This looks fantastic!!

Dorthe said...

Robin,
your western piece is wonderfull,
I love again the lovely colors you used-and the beautifull image.
Hugs Dorthe

Martina said...

I must say I LOVE your western collage, Robin! It's awesome, I'm just amazed at your creativity:-) BRAVO!!!!!!!!!

Maureen said...

Love your collage Robin, a favourite style of mine, I'm making a western style fabric book, hope you make more of these.

Suz said...

Love it! Did you take KC Willis' class, Robin. Which one did you do? I think I need this!!!

Fondly,
Suz

Louise (KardKrazy) said...

How long have you lived in Texas, girl? And this your first western themed collage....lol! It's truly gorgeous, very rich looking !

Alexandra said...

Fantastic Collage Robin!

The Decophile said...

This is gorgeous! I really like western-themed home decor and I'd totally hang this on my wall. If you ever need images, I post vintage pictures on my blog all the time :D

Susan said...

You do western just as well as you do everything else! This is beautiful.
Susan

Viola said...

Absolutely stunning work, Robin! Love your collage!! :-)

Marie Lost Bird Studio said...

Totally awesome, Robin!!WOW.
Havea great day.
Hugs,
Marie

Colleen - the AmAzINg Mrs. B said...

Oh my gosh..you've done it again! Each peice of work is beautiful..and sooo inspiring! Being an Arizona-girl..I do have a fancy for this one :-)

QueenBe said...

Sometimes stepping outside our box can open up a whole new world (or in some cases, obsessions). Your western themed collage is outstanding....I need to stop by Jamie's blog and get some images.... it
s been a while!

Judy said...

I love it, Robin!! This is really pretty! Love that image!

Lynn said...

You said this would be a challenge and just look at you go girl, you created another beautiful work of art :)

Diann said...

I absolutely love your Cowgirl Up!
You may have stepped outside your box but certainly not your comfort zone...it's just awesome! Diann

Julia @ Vintage with Laces said...

That's another beautiful collage, Robin! I love the image too.
Have a wonderful day!
Hugs to you,
Julia

Carolyn said...

now that theme would be really difficult for me !! I`ve never really thought of western before but you`ve done really well creating it Robin !
thanks for popping by .. again and i hope you too have a great day
xoxoxo

Lululiz said...

Love your latest collage, what a fabulous piece! Beautifully embellished, nicely balanced, really gorgeous.

suziqu's thread works said...

Robin your collages are always beautiful! I love all ofyour embellishments - we both have a great desire for these don't we?
Thanks for leaving such a lovely comment today!
Love, Suzy

Lynne Moncrieff said...

Robin you say you stepped out with your comfort zone but this looks like a zone that you are perfectly comfortable working in. Amazing artwork.
Wishes
Lynne

Oxana said...

Hi, my friend! I love this collage! Gorgeous!
Have a nice weekend!
Oxana

Gail said...

This is beautiful! Love that image too, isn't Jamie the best?

Sugar Lump Studios said...

Robin
for working outside your comfort zone you have created a masterpiece! what gorgeous details you always add to your pieces! lovely! I hope you are submitting this?! it deserves to take the cover! :)

Anonymous said...

Robin, turn-of-the-century western is always so cool! Love this photo and what you've done with it. I wonder if she was a "mail order bride" or someone who went west with family?
Hugs, Diane

Barb said...

OMG Robin, your Western theme collage is fantastic!!!
Happy week-end, and thanks for your recent visit to my blog. Ü
Hugs,
Barb in Texas

Unknown said...

Gorgeous! Gorgeous, gorgeous, as always!

Ragamuffin Gal said...

This is so wonderful Robin ~ I adore the image and what you have done with it! Joyfully Yours ~ Kaie

Gaby Bee said...

Another lovely piece! Your western piece is wonderful!

Have a great upcoming week!

Gaby xo

Elizabeth Golden said...

As always you so blow me away with your talent. Love this "first try". You have captured her spirit completely.

Lynn Stevens said...

Be still my heart! Gorgeous!!!!

My Creative House said...

Wow Robin what a beautiful western collage, great image and fabric you have used.
Anni

Jan Thomason said...

well, look at you!!
i guess i need to find some studio time before the retreat if i'm going to stay caught up!!
you did a fabulous job, robin.

i can't wait for our weekend!!!!!!!!!!

love you, jan

Lovey said...

Absolutely beautiful!

Amy Sutter said...

lovely job, yes it is out of my comfort zone too, but you did a fabulous job! I finally posted pics of my bathroom on my blog :-)
xxoo
Amy

Jan Thomason said...

YOU ARE THE MASTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I cannot wait until next weekend!
WHOOP!!

~Tammy~ said...

This is amazing! This looks like it's always been in "your comfort zone". Truly lovely work!

Linda Manning Findley said...

comfort zone or not you did a SUPER job .... just love the way you have perfected these fabric collages ..... Linda F

Donna said...

Your collages are just up my alley!! I am working on a western collage myself atm. Thanks for sharing!!!!

Dreaming of Vintage said...

Hi Robin! This is so gorgeous!
Kelly

bikim said...

so pretty!
take care,
Rosa

Carolyn said...

Now that was quick commenting on my post Robin !! lol
Thanks for popping by .. hope you have something new to show us soon !
Have a great weekend !
hugs
xoxox

Lyneen said...

Fantastic... what a wonderful collage... I love the image of the woman... that is a find!!!!

Heavens2Betsy said...

This is lovely. So rich and so sumptuous. Great image too. Penny

Cindy said...

Robin, this is absolutely fabulous! For your first attempt, I would say you did pretty dang awesome!!!! It gorgeous!

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