Friday, May 20, 2011

ANGEL OF SACRIFICE

ANGEL OF SACRIFICE

Angel of Sacrifice Oil Collage

Sold. Thank you Dawn!

ANGEL OF SACRIFICE

Silently,

She lies cocooned beneath the gossamer wings of her guardian angel.

She does not move, for fear her angel will leave her
Alone
To face the universe of memories
That abide in her mind.

Unrequested,

the angel came with strength, wisdom, love and a promise to lift her sorrow.

Luminescent prisms flow in the distance
Becoming brighter and clearer as she travels.

Seeds of light burst round her in an
Unwavering fashion. Her angel by her side, they transcend toward a presence brilliant and familiar.

She is teased with leaving behind the heaviness of her life and escaping to a place of peace.

But…knowing in her heart that it is not the time…for there is much more love to give before she can go home again…

She returns.


~Cheryl Dolby~

I think the antique frame came from Mexico

An old almanac that I had stashed away in my studio was the inspiration for this angel collage. I love to read measurements and usages from these old tomes. This one in particular has details of herbs used in the early 1900’s. I used it for the background and added crackle glaze to it. I painted her face using the Renaissance Oil method and made her three dimensional halo using the technique I learned while taking a fresco class in Italy a few years back.

Close-up of almanac and crackle glaze

Close-up of halo I learned to make while in Italy

I have used my Angel of Sacrifice story with many of my sculptures and paintings. It has special meaning to me and I think it speaks of many women.


I have priced "Angel" at $325. She is 17x 21". If you are interested in purchasing her, please e-mail me and we can go from there. I take all major credit cards and Paypal. You can also purchase her on ebay by clicking here. This is my first listing on e-bay. Wish me luck! Thanks so much!

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28 comments:

  1. Gorgeous frame for your wonderful artwork Cheryl. So love the creamyness of your oils and such perfect blending.....oooh am sighing here with envy of your talents.
    Have a lovely weekend, Annette x

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  2. All of the elements are so wonderful!--the collaged and crackled pages (you're getting really good at the crackling too)--and that oh-so-excellent frame is the perfect touch for your beautiful angel--truly a work of art!

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  3. She is beautiful as well as the lovely poem that details her. Cher...your work is always so inspiring my friend.

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  4. She is gorgeous beyond words. I know that there is someone out there that is going to see her and they are going to say to themselves and anyone else that is close enough to hear them: "OMG!, I can not live without her! I must have her!" signed: your faithful follower, Trish

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  5. Oh Cheryl, she is beautiful! I love the stories behind your pieces and how you explain your thought process with them. Each and every one is so special!

    Hugs,

    Sue

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  6. Cheryl!!!!! OMG!!!! She has a luminosity that transcends!!!! Stunning work . . . . this piece left me breathless. And the story . . . fabulous! Hugs, Terri xoxo

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  7. Wow! She is amazing. I love everything about this piece. I always enjoy stalking, I mean admiring your page and work.
    Have a beautiful weekend!

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  8. Cheryl, I can see why this particular muse's story would have such a pull on you. It truly does speak to one's soul on so many levels. She is a wise entity ...
    I really love the use of the old almanac ... it lends an archival feel ... again, all of the wonderfully chosen layers mimic the human essence in a very quiet way. Hence, the creator is a very wise woman! :)

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  9. Love your new artfully painting, specially the impressive face.
    Have a nice weekend,
    hugs Anja

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  10. You are always so creative and your pieces of art so lovely!!!! I love her.

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  11. She is beautiful and luminous and that is the perfect frame for her!

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  12. Cheryl, your paintings just get better and better. She is magic!

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  13. Cheryl, this painting is beautiful - no wonder she sold so quickly. And that frame WOW.

    Hugs,
    Penny

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  14. I think this is my favorite painting to date. I love everything about it, from the background and crackle, to the lovely face. I'm not surprised how quickly she sold, Just goes to show how awesome she is.

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  15. She is so beautiful, and I love those detail shots too! Really great!

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  16. Wonderful painting Cheryl, I love the inspiration, all the pieces fit together so beautifully.

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  17. Oh so beautiful- I LOVE her eyes, you have filled them with such yearning and passion! And the words you wrote are so perfect for her, and yes, MANY women!

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  18. Beautiful my talented friend!I always enjoy my visits to your lovely blog.I hope you'll stop by Katherines Corner. The new giveaway is up! xo

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  19. Hello Cheryl! Before, I am just amazed by your art works. Now you have shown me another talent of yours. Poetry! I am so proud and thankful to have met a great person in you here in the blogosphere! :)

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  20. Congrats on the sale. THe frame was made for this beautiful piece.

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  21. Congratulations on the first EBay listing,
    This is so beautiful now wonder she sold so fast.
    I love your work!!
    Big Hugs to you

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  22. Love your use of collage and oil painting- it adds such a beautiful new depth and interest to your ladies- great to see the close-up details!

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  23. You are a perfect example of living life as God(dess) intended, Cheryl. Using your talents and shining!!! I had to look at your last post that I missed and I was of course happy to see my girl Frida. Everytime you put brush to paint to substrate you create magic! I just adore you...and I need more of your magical cream...no hurry, just lead the way for me☺
    xoxox

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  24. Wow, I return to a plethora of stunning posts from you, but of course, I expect no less from my multi talented friend. No wonder this stunning lady flew away so fast! x

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  25. The minute I opened this page and looked into her eyes, she spoke to me. I could see the sacrifice in her eyes and feel her compassion in her soul. Once again Cheryl, you have captured it!!!!!
    I absolutely love it!!

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  26. Wow! Your angel is stunning. My first time visit to your blog.. I've landed here from Elizabeth & Bleubeard's sidebar.. I was drawn to your angel. Beautiful, beautiful words..xx

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  27. Stunning!!! Your best work ever, her eyes tell such a story!
    no wonder it sold so fast!
    hugs Lynn

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  28. Oh just found your blog and how beautiful!!!

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