On February 14th, some people may remember St. Valentine, the Patron Saint of Love, Young People, and Happy Marriages. Although little is known about exactly whom he was, his existence has been confirmed as that of a Christian priest whom was martyred by Roman Emperor Claudius II Gothicus, in 269. Therefore, I am dedicating this post to St. Valentine.
Sacred Heart 5x7 Inch Canvas - Mixed Media Collage © Arnoldo L. Romero 2013 Three Muses: Whirls, Twirls and Flourishes Paint Party Friday - Week 48, Year 2 Artist's In Blogland |
King of Hearts Original Illustration, Calligraphy, and Tim Holtz Techniques © Arnoldo L. Romero 2013 Tim Holtz 12 Tags of 2013 - February Simon Says Stamp and Show: Ever After Crazy Amigo Challenge: Hearts |
Proverbs 15:17 Art Journal Entry - Micron Pens, Smash Products, and Punch © Arnoldo L. Romero 2013 Artist's Play Room #43 - Pantry Collage Obsession: Time Word Art Wednesday #66: Anything Goes What's On Your Workdesk? Wednesday 192 Take a Word: Hearts |
These first 3 art pieces reflect different forms of love. The Sacred Heart represents sacrificial love as exemplified by Jesus Christ, who was crucified for the salvation and redemption of those whom believe in Him. This is one of a series I did several yeas ago, and it is now in the private collection of Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Beavan. I illustrated the King of Hearts to represent how blessed I feel to have earned the heart of my wife and am now living in a fairy tale. I had planned on giving it to her for Valentine's Day, but she walked into my studio when I was working on it - LOL! As to the art journal page, I did a quick 20-minute sketch of a tin and tablets of Mexican chocolate "Abuelita." Chocolate was considered the drink of the God's by the Aztecs, hence its Nahuatl name, is used in a Mexican cuisine favorites such as the frothy hot chocolate drink and the spicy mole sauce. The Bible verse from Proverbs describes the importance of love when sharing a meal.
Anel's Favorite Things Trincies in a Tag Book - Micron Pens, Prismacolors and Markers © Arnoldo L. Romero 2013 Tag Tuesday's Alphabet - Letter E Simon Says Stamp - Have a Heart Sunday Sketches |
This next art piece is the fifth page I've illustrated for an ABC book I wrote last month. It is based on Anel, an original character I developed. It's been a wonderful experience working on the book, since it's allowed me to refine and standardize her look as I work on the illustrations. God willing I'll be able to publish the book someday. By the way, I realize it's not a Valentine's day piece, but she did paint a heart on her egg. You'll need to follow my blog in order to see the Valentine's page when I get to the letter V - LOL!
Find a Heart © Arnoldo L. Romero 2013 52 Photos Project: Gallery 42 {Hearts} Orange You Glad It's Friday #25 Mandarin Orange Monday #29 |
Last, but not least, I have a photograph that I took of a lovely button collection that I inherited from my wife's grandmother. May she rest in Peace. I sorted them by color, so I only photographed the white ones. However, the light seems to have brought out some orange hues, especially on the iridescent button. I also brought the orange hues out further by enhancing them digitally. By the way, can you find the heart?
In closing, I want to thank you for all the lovely comments you left on my last post. They were all truly motivational. Happy St. Valentine's Day!
Comments
Best,
Jenn
PS. Is it ok that I grabbed that button photo so i can paint it up someday?? Its so hard to find great photos to paint sometimes.
The enhancement of the buttons is wonderful with the heart nestling so beautifully. I joned WOYWW yesterday and its truly wonderful how kind people have been x Happy WOYWW Heather # 69
Have a good week.
Paula (PEP)
I also love your journal page for the APR challenge :0)) Mo
Fabulous artwork! ADORABLE!
Blessings,
Karen
Word Art Wednesday
It's always fun to stop by and see what you're up to! God Bless.
I especially like the King of Hearts.The buttons are beautiful in their subdued but warm colors. I love the way in your Anel book you are "out of the box" as far as the featured letter not being the "is for" beginning letter! Very cool!
I especially love the grandmas button collection. I have fond memories of playing with my grandmas button box...I still have some of her belongings. I hope a grand child of mine will one day say the same when they are my age now and a grandparent themselves!
I like the page on the Proverb too, so true!
Happy PPF,
Stephaie
Carol of: (A Creative Harbor)
visiting from OYGIF
Happy PPF, Annette x
Happy PPF!
Victoria
I love that scripture on the journal page but I have never seen it quite so clearly and i read Proverbs every month.
It ia so revealing as are all your art.
Thank you for joining us at Word Art Wednesday; we love seeing your wonderful art work and we really appreciate you taking time to join our challenge.
Carole Robb Bisson
The Blessing of the LORD be Upon You!
Bellalullo
i like your first canvas painting very much!
Von.
A Touch of Orange
Would love to hear your thoughts.
Bonsai and Oranges
Have a great day!!
Nora
fabulous lettering and so creative spread ... and all the positiveness!
thank you!
Blessings!
Susi
((Lyn)
Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp
hugs Mandy xx