She Required No One's Permission to Fly

Don't you just love her attitude?

I have used this lady's photograph in several other mixed media pieces and never tire of her commanding pose. This time she has become larger than life... most likely a result of the science fiction movies I have been watching.

The background is composed from two different vintage post cards and the moths are from an antique nature guide.

When Mother Goose was a Young Girl

A rare glimpse into the childhood of a cultural icon....

Who knew she would be famous one day!

I found this little girl's picture in a midwest antique shop and recognized her immediately.

She now resides up north and has become part of the Shared Visions exchange.

The background is from an old garden illustration and the geese are actually 3 different versions of the same goose (from a vintage children's book), slightly altered in height and orientation. All elements played well together in photoshop.