Jan 08 Contest - Artistic

[Lorraine]

This certainly wasn't easy, but I enjoyed learning about Chinese characters, seals and art style. I took my translations from about.com. The characters in black are supposed to say "Beautiful Flower." The red seal is supposedly my first name.

There are really great entries so far, and I'm sure there will be many more. Good luck everyone.

Lorraine

[lvhoover]

This is the first project I have ever posted on this website. I didn't really know how to use Photoshop to create a watercolor, but after reading several tutorials this is my final result.

[CBeller]

My first post. I'm very happy with my entry!

[PhotoB]

Here is mine:

[DameLinda]

Hi all, I'm a newbie to this forum and love it already. Here is my contest entry. The symbols represent my name and the seal means serenity, peace, tranquility. I think this contest in itself has given us all a valuable prize...learning the the art history behind this technique.

Thanks for looking!

Linda

[Cassidy]

And one from me (wasn't happy with first effort)

[K_GiMiNi_M]

finaly got it done...

[lcramer53]

Wonderful entries so far. Here's my try. The symbols are supposed to say "peace".

[pixiecho]

Wow, this was challenging! there are so many beautiful entries. Here's my try:-)

[Ziaphra]

Love this type of thing...

[carb]

Here's my attempt.

[Maroon]

Don't forget the latecomer!

[T Paul]

First I must say I really enjoyed reviewing all the entries this month. You all did a wonderful job!

Congratulations go to Lorraine!

Top 5:
Lorraine - 44
byRo - 39
Cbeller - 30
pixiecho - 22
DameLinda - 16