Monday, June 4, 2012

PC WEEK 22---THAILAND

Week 22 in the postcard challenge finds us in Thailand (was  known as Siam) . I have ALWAYS loved the movie/musical "The King & I" which based on a  Siam King- so I used that as my theme this week. Additionally elephants are so vital to Thailand, they are very revered, so much so that  many shrines were built  in their honor. (As well a lot of  art work is based on their image)- The elephant is a work animal (they are used like bulldozers ), source of tourist income(elephant tours/rides), and  mostly they  are known to be pets or family members. So I knew immediately what images I would use this week. 

FRONT of CARD
This image was found on an ad promoting the musical "The
King & I "  in London. I loved the poise of the elephant -
let alone all  it's  ornate Thailand splendor.
 Painted in red  in watercolor- then Posca paint pens adding
all the details (almost like zentangle)-Background was done
using Copic markers - The white printing at the top of the card
means "Elephant" in the Thai language.

BACK of CARD
Correspondence as follows:
"Melite
Well as you can see I'm on another 'last minute trip' to Thailand.
I'm not sure why you are so upset with me? I Told you before I work in
telecommunications- mostly We work with developing  cheaper
ways to communicate without using power, like solar systems.
That's why I go on so many "charity trips"- to set  up communication
systems in poor countries!  Hope this answers a few questions...
By the way should I use a different address while you're in England?
Alexander"


PAGE in BOOK
The background was done using Pan Pastells.
I did an outline of a temple and Buddha shrine on top of the page.
Reflections of the skyline in the River.
The image at the bottom of the page is once again
and advertisement for the "King & I"
(I just love the music and my favorite recording was performed by
Deborah Kerr & Yul Brynner)

COMPLETED BOOK PAGE



Hope you enjoyed traveling with me this week!

Remember Happy Creating,
Fotojoy/Joyce






7 comments:

  1. Fabulous postcard and book page. So Thailand! Wonderful eye candy.

    Janet xx

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  2. Thank You Janet - I thought of these images of Thailand as soon as I read announcement.

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  3. Elephant is absolutely fantastic! Great job on the book page, too. :)

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    1. Thanks Natasha- I loved doing Thailand this week ( or maybe the R&R helped !)

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  4. Beautiful colours and calligraphy. I love the elephant theme on your card and page :D
    Glad to find out Alexander's profession at last, was beginning to think he was a spy :D XXX

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    1. Gina thank you for the kind words- yes Alexander did answer a few of Melite's questions....

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  5. What a fabulous elephant!!! He's so royal!
    Great card and page! ♥

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