FROM THE ARCHIVE — I THOUGHT IT WAS HIGH TIME FOR SOME HOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR!
Here is another in my Hollywood series that takes its inspiration from the famous Edward Steichen portrait of actress Gloria Swanson covered in lace and held by the Museum of Modern Art. The Greta Garbo photo (Hello-Tuesday), and the vintage wallpaper (MGB-Stock) that I used to create the lace effect, are from Deviantart.
Garbo’s skin in the original shot is so luminous that I was, at first, reluctant to…
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29/11/2015 at 15:59
sydspix
This is so creative! Love the effect!
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29/11/2015 at 16:08
First Night Design
Thank you!
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26/11/2015 at 21:57
Silver Screenings
I like this. It adds to her considerable mystique!
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26/11/2015 at 22:58
First Night Design
Aw, thanks, Ruth.
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25/11/2015 at 05:45
Widdershins
Tres Garbo. 🙂
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26/11/2015 at 22:57
First Night Design
Thanks, Widds!
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24/11/2015 at 09:01
davidprosser
The effect on her face is wonderful. A very clever design move.
xxx Massive Hugs xxx
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24/11/2015 at 14:13
First Night Design
You’re very kind, David. xx
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24/11/2015 at 01:22
http://theenglishprofessoratlarge.com
Stunning!
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24/11/2015 at 14:12
First Night Design
So glad you think so!
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23/11/2015 at 23:48
beetleypete
I remember the sheer porcelain of her skin. Your design is an interesting alternative view, Sarah.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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23/11/2015 at 23:52
First Night Design
Thanks, Pete!
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23/11/2015 at 18:40
Lynz Real Cooking
Wow glamorous!
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23/11/2015 at 18:47
First Night Design
Glad you like it!
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23/11/2015 at 18:47
Lynz Real Cooking
wow love
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23/11/2015 at 17:54
olganm
I agree with you. The actresses (and actors) of the period always look alluring and magical. Beautiful.
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23/11/2015 at 18:02
First Night Design
🙂
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23/11/2015 at 16:45
Peter Wells aka Countingducks
I always love the mixture of glamour and mystery which photos from this era seem to evoke, and your portrait brings that sharply into focus for me. Always love you work 🙂
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23/11/2015 at 17:34
First Night Design
Thank you, Pete. If only photographs of film stars today had as much mystery and allure.
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23/11/2015 at 12:35
janetweightreed10
I love this image and the way you have used the vintage wallpaper for the lace….wonderful. Keep smiling, Sara and have a lovely day..Janet. xx
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23/11/2015 at 12:47
First Night Design
Bless you! xx
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23/11/2015 at 12:25
The Porcelain Doll
Reblogged this on perfectlyfadeddelusions.
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