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Monday, April 18, 2011

My Geisha - for Gingersnap Creations Chestnut Challenge GC97

Here's my geisha for Gingersnap Creations Chestnut Challenge GC97 - "Geishas."
The geisha and background are painted with watercolor.
The fan and kimono embellishments are washi paper.
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22 comments:

  1. Mrs A.April 18, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Gorgeous Geisha. Love the fan you have made her.

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  2. trisha tooApril 18, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Fun geisha, Jeanie--love the 3-D! Isn't washi paper fantastic?

    Thank you for joining in the Geisha challenge at Gingersnap Creations!

    :)

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  3. AnnApril 18, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Jeanie..your geisha is stunning!the folded fan is a beautiful touch to this!

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  4. CuddlyBunnyApril 18, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    Jeanie, this is gorgeous!

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  5. Gerri HerbstApril 19, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Gorgeous Geisha. Your details are amazing.I love the little fan.Thanks for visiting Gingersnap Creations. gerri

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  6. Art From The heartApril 19, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    She is lovely.........Hugs, Amy

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  7. TerryApril 19, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    This is just stunning! Beautiful details! Just became a follower!

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  8. Lee PierceApril 19, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Lovely Geisha, Jeanie! Exquisite details ;^)

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  9. Lynn StevensApril 19, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Beautiful painting, great take on the challenge!
    Lynn

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  10. Jean Franks BeckApril 19, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    What a gorgeous painting, Jeanie! I love the paper accents within the watercolor painting. And welcome to Gingersnap Creations, too! I saw your email to the group and had to come visit. So glad to have you playing along!

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  11. LesleyApril 19, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Oh well you know what I have to say about this........AWESOME. I LOVE IT.

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  12. SmilynStefApril 20, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Wow ... absolutely gorgeous ... and I love the combination of paper and painting ... thanks for joining us at Gingersnap Creations.

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  13. 2amscrapperApril 20, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Thanks for taking the Gingersnap Creations challenge with this beautiful piece! Welcome to GC. Scrolling through your blog, I see we travel in the same circles. I'm a follower now. Helene

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  14. JingleApril 20, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    This is really quite lovely!

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  15. AnonymousApril 20, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Very elegant, and I'm impressed with your painting. xx

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  16. Lynne MoncrieffApril 20, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Hi
    This is so beautiful, serene and elegant.
    Wishes
    Lynne M

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  17. Suze BainApril 20, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    What a beautiful piece of art. Fabulous. x

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  18. NettyApril 20, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Beautiful artwork Jeanie. Thank you for playing Geisha's at Gingersnap Creations. Annette

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  19. ElectraApril 20, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    She's lovely-so many wonderful details!

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  20. SharonApril 21, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    Love how you have incorporated the fan with the painted Geisha!

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  21. Juliet AApril 26, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    This is a brilliant idea - combining a watercolor with collage and a dimensional item (the fan). This is something I would frame and hang!

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  22. Silvia(Barnie)May 1, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Just a wonderful geisha, love the fan.

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