The Cowboy

A big thank you to everyone that participated in 

The Crystal Ball challenge last week.

If you haven't clicked on one of sidebar images...

be sure that you do.  Just click on an image and visit that

person's web site for a close up look.  

Thank you everyone for your concern for my husband.

Finally, I think we find out his treatment plan.  On Tuesday

I will be in Charleston with him to see the Radiologist.  

Maybe all this waiting will finally be over and recovery can begin.

I'll be back to do catch up on Wednesday.

Having a Cowboy for inspiration is a little different.

But, I do love this.

I searched high and low for more information on this artwork.

There is a signature on the painting but I can't make it out.

If anyone knows please let me know so I can give proper credit.

The sites where I found this have nothing to do with art.

http://homebasedbusiness.com/profiles/blogs/cowboy-rules

http://crazyhorseoutfitter.com/blog/?category_name=roping

This painting really needs a story behind it.  You can use the image

in your piece or just use for your inspiration.

Enjoy

Jeanette

The Crystal Ball

 I'm so glad to see you all back for another challenge

here at Soartful.   Thank you for participating in last weeks

Love, Elizabeth.  

We made our trip to Charleston about treatment for my

husbands cancer.   There has to be several consultations to decide on

the best treatment for him.

We did find out that he is in an early stage and the tumor is contained.

His prognosis is excellent.

But, I can relate to the women in the picture.....

Original by John William Waterhouse

This painting has an interesting story.  It was painted originally with

the skull as shown above.  The painting was sold with a castle

and that owner didn't like the skull and had it painted over, below.

with skull removed

The painting came up for auction and at that time it was found to have been 

altered.  After researching, it was found that it could have the drape removed from over

the skull.  The painting is now in its original state.

To read more about this painting and see more Waterhouse art

visit John William Waterhouse.com

You can use either version in your entry to the challenge.  It is not

mandatory that you use the photo, it is for your inspiration.  

Enjoy, I'll be around to visit.

Jeanette

Love, Elizabeth

This is going to be a busy week for me.

I will be away on Tues and Weds to Charleston.

I wish it were for fun but we are seeing a new

doctor in regard to some health issues with my husband.

But, I will be back to visit your blogs and see your

beautiful art work.

I found something that I thought was interesting for

my challenge this week.

Love Letters from Taylor look for $ 47K at auction

Apparently you can put a price on love. At least on the love of Elizabeth Taylor, who died in March.

A treasure of more than 60 letters of the legend of love screen auctioned unpublished vintage Hollywood hosted by 

RR auction for $ 47, 652 in the week.

The letters in the lot in the year 1949, as Taylor just 17 years old and engaged to William Pawley Jr., the son of a wealthy businessman has been written.

The complete article and Liz's letter can be found at 

Information Network 4 All

Your Love, Elizabeth can use the photo above or one of your own.

EnjoyJeanette

Medieval Times

This week I thought we would travel back in time.

The Medieval Times, a time of great kings and fearless knights.

We can't forget the castles and the queens and princesses.

 Edmund Blair Leighton's "The Accolade" (1901)

You can use this photo in your art piece or just take your
inspiration from it.   The choice is yours.
This challenge closes on Friday.

I hope you enjoy this week's challenge.
I look forward to seeing your creations.
Jeanette