Images Speak


We asked for original artwork submissions of what you envision when you think “Woman,” and many responded!  All images below have been created by Loose Garments fans, who are women just like you. Images are only accepted during January each year and can include photography, painting, drawing, sculpture, or anything really. 

“Strength” – Received on Friday January 27th, 2012

Artist Name: Catherine Tourangeau

Country of Origin: USA

"A woman who brought light to a very dark time, and lent me her strength when I was weak."

“Stain” – Received on Tuesday January 24, 2012

Artist: Kyra Morris

Country of Origin: USA

"Stain" was painted using acrylics on canvas

“Life” – Received on Sunday January 22nd, 2012

Artist: Christine Altese

Country of Origin: USA

A gesture drawing in conte crayon, from a life drawing session.

“Activist” – Received on Saturday January 21st, 2012

Artist Name: Aster V. Delgado

Country of Origin: The Philippines / Germany

This piece was created in 2010, using the technique of stippling (ink dots on paper). This piece was exhibited on International Women's Day in 2011 as part of the artists' series "Women's Work"

“Beautiful Mess” – Received on Friday January 20th, 2012

Artist Name: Sadie Jane

Country of Origin: Canada

This painting is acrylic on canvas (16 x 20) and was created in 2011.

“Blue Stamp” – Received on Wednesday January 18th, 2012

Artist Name: Chelsea Howard

Country of Origin: USA / Canada

The artist painted a canvas orange and her body blue. She then stamped herself onto the canvas." I am a woman, and i think it is womanly."

Our First Submission “Monica” – Received on Thursday January 12th, 2012

Artist Name: Rebecca L. Boyer

Country of Origin: USA

This wonderfully curvy woman is Monica. The artist used pastels on colored paper.

6 Responses “Images Speak” →

  1. Kerry Johnson

    January 18, 2012

    Chelsea Howard’s “Blue Stamp” is wonderful! It celebrates womanhood!

    Reply

  2. Beth Nuttall

    January 20, 2012

    Love Love Love Sadie Jane’s Beautiful Mess….!

    Reply
  3. I’m so intrigued with “Blue Stamp”–makes me want to try the technique sometime!

    Reply
  4. Beautiful, inspiring artwork. These are very talented women.

    Reply

  5. Christine

    February 9, 2012

    What a great idea. How enlivening and interesting to see these beautiful artworks.

    Reply
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