Hi, Gary, Thank you for looking at my work. The backgrounds are part of the painting. The works are a discussion of sorts about opposites - open vs. closed (boxed). . . A narrative of my life at the moment. I hope to create some question and perhaps a little intrique. And yes, I am in Glendale, AZ - not too far from Tucson. You could check out my blog when you have time - different paintings - www.CyndyCarstens.blogspot.com   Hope to hear from you again soon. And thanks again.

Just wanted to acknowledge your photopolymer print in the new Art Calendar magazine. Looks pretty fine. Congrats.   -Brent

Hey Gary in Arizona, you're up early...you should see that painting up close...photos just do not show the detail!  the white flowers have a crackled porcelan finish ....it's pretty cool.  hehe

Kara

thank you for your kind word. Looking at your accomplishments, your compliments are extremely meaningful to me. You seem to be a well rounded individual based on your previous occupations. I wish you the best!

back again...thanks for your comment. she reminds me of helena bonham carter too. i find her inspiring, but i was not thinking of her when i made it. i layered two different illustrations on top of each other, and painted the mouth and hair in photoshop and added other photographic elements. hbc is a beauty muse for me, and there's one thing i have discovered through my work....i have very specific ideas about beauty!

cheers,

t 

hey gary, you were in featured pics today, don't know if you knew that...but it inspired me to stop by. hope all is well!

Hi Gary - whats funny is that the painting you commented on today, Geisha Sitting, was in my gallery about a month ago and you complimented me on it then, although I reworked my gallery page and took it off until this morning, and I guess you still like it!

Its fun to revisit your gallery to see your new wonderful additions.

Robin