Adjusted shading on Lucias face, namely around her eyes. I also worked on the bedding, smoothing out lines and shadows. Completion is not too far off now. Mostly happy with Lucia, bedding and blankets need the most attention.
When I see Lucia I remember the painting I first saw of her. I was so taken with artistic talent and the celebration of the Day of the Dead or Dia de Los Muertos. Other religions, celebrations and history have always fascinated me. I am sharing these snippets and photos with permission from Lucias mama, Angie. Beautiful talent.
Angie even made sugar skulls and decorated them. I love, love her altar. I am a big fan of skulls and the stunning Day of the Dead skulls are soooo artistic and pretty. I am formally attracted to skulls and skeletons. If you know me, you know my favorite tie dye has a skeleton with a crown of roses.
Dia de Los Muertos is so interesting. The bloggers at Spanglishbaby.com published an informative post about the holiday. "Celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, and is a traditional Mexican holiday dedicated to the memory of the loved ones lost. The idea is to celebrate and remember them with joy, cheerfulness and colors. Altars are made in honor of family and friends that have passed away and are decorated with their pictures, personal objects or mementos and candles. Their favorite food and drinks are also placed on the altar, along with a trail of marigold flowers to create a path so their soul can find its way back and join the celebration for the day. The idea is that by placing these artifacts, flowers and foods the person will be remembered and celebrated for who they were in life and this will encourage them to pay a visit. The concept might sound spooky, but it really is celebrated with so much positiveness towards the inevitability of death, and in such a festive environment, that the feeling of being scared will rarely creep upon you."
Of course this holiday intrigues me, I love to celebrate and remember our loved ones on the other side.
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