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