I knew right away I wanted to incorporate a variety of beautiful buttons into my on-going series of "Whimsical Women." Using both new and vintage buttons in a range of aqua blues, I created a collage of curls for her big diva hair. While I was working on this piece the song "Button Up Your Overcoat" kept running through my mind over and over again. I chose to use one large flower button for her coat. The flowers are repeated in many of the buttons in her hair. White swirls in the background echo the curve of her coat collar. Her highly arched brows and crooked smile give her the quirky and whimsical look I was going for. I really enjoyed bringing this lady to life!
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She fits the bill of Whimsical Woman all right! Great hair.
Very nice piece! The buttons you used are so beautiful. Where did you find those pretty buttons?
Another amazing work by an amazing artist (and a great friend, too!!)
This is really a beautiful piece! I love it! Outstanding!
Loving it, loving it…’your delightfully charming whimsical women!!!
Love this girl! Her hair is BLUE-tiful!!!
I love everything about this piece , from her sultry aqua eyes to her wonderful button hair !
This is so unique, I love it
Oh, I just love her…you are sure to be a contender!! Fab-u-lous!
I love this piece and your use of colors. This is one powerful, beautiful lady.
This blue lady falls in the category of “favorite” in the button challenge. love your effort and your button choices. i feel the love!
Beautiful work! Another of my “button” favorites!