The Bride

I began creating The Bride whilst watching the Royal Wedding on television last month.  I got quite caught up in the happiness of the day, how beautiful and serene the Bride looked in her beautiful gown and how handsome Prince William was.  Over here in Oz, the wedding was on live towards the evening.

I was inspired by a photo of my lovely Mother, Natalie, on her wedding day.  She was 18 when she married and I hoped to relate her youth and beauty on her special day.

 Today I was looking at one of my favourite nings, called:  http://handsandheart.ning.com and to my great happiness saw that The Bride photo is being featured.  I am so excited that others have enjoyed looking at her.

She started off with paperclay face and I painted her using acrylic paints, adding beads for her pearl necklace and created the lacy look for her veil and dress with white acrylic paint.  Little silky, cream flowers complete the work placed on either side of her face.