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.
Chelsea Howard’s “Blue Stamp” is wonderful! It celebrates womanhood!
Love Love Love Sadie Jane’s Beautiful Mess….!
I’m so intrigued with “Blue Stamp”–makes me want to try the technique sometime!
Beautiful, inspiring artwork. These are very talented women.
What a great idea. How enlivening and interesting to see these beautiful artworks.