Friday 2 August 2013

Skye bridge


I recently finished this piece as a birthday present for my daughter. She lives many miles away in England but loves to visit Skye whenever she can. The Skye bridge is a very familiar landmark and whenever I see it looming through the mist I know I am almost back on the Island!





The skye bridge opened in 1995. Before then the only way to the Island was by ferry. You may have heard the famous Skye boat song.

Speed bonnie boat like a bird on the wing
"Onward" the sailors cry
Carry the lad that's born to be king
Over the sea to Skye

  
 The bridge opening caused a huge amount of controversy as tolls charged to cross were the most expensive in Europe! A local protest group called Skat ( Skye and Lochalsh against tolls) fought tirelessly to have the tolls removed some even going to prison because of their refusal to pay the toll charges. the toll was abolished in 2004.

I think it is a very beautiful bridge. The old ferry was romantic but often frustrating with traffic queues and cancellations when the often stormy weather closed the crossing. So I thought I would do a small tribute to this very famous landmark.



 Collaged onto a piece of recycled floorboard.


If you look closely you can see I added fairy lights to the bridge. ( the bridge doesn't have fairy lights, I think it should though! )

I have also used lots of bright coloured papers.


Lots of gesso.


And had lots of fun :)

Linking to paint party friday

23 comments:

  1. This is a beautiful piece! Thanks for sharing the process, I love the brightly coloured pieces of collage, and all that yummy texture ....

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  2. This such a beautiful and gorgeous piece of work. What a great birthday present. I am sure she will be delighted. It is just amazing, magical and very, very inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing

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  3. So beautiful, she will love it!

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  4. Wow you need to photograph this piece really well, abridge your description and sell these in tourist areas!! Amazing piece!! Beautiful work with a wonderful piece of history!!Have postcards or greeting cards made up!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  5. Love your bridge with the fairy lights! Valerie

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  6. I love this!! I remember wondering what the folk on Skye thought of the bridge as we crossed it during our visit as it does sort of make Skye not technically an island any more! This is a fabulous piece and I love the addition of fairy lights - they make everything more sparkly and magical!

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  7. This is beautiful Morag. I knw your daughter will adore it. Love the swirls in the sky.

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  8. I adore this piece so muc - it is so marvelous - all those details!

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  9. Wow, your art is so beautiful and magical!
    A wonderful piece!
    Happy PPF
    Ilona xx

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  10. Well not like is that bridge but yours is beautiful, cheerful and striking, sure your daughter loves it. Saludos

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  11. I so admire any collage projects. I am hopeless when I try to assemble a collage. This is gorgeous and I love the story. Wonderful post. Happy PPF

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  12. The colors, textures, specially added embellishments all make this piece truly adorable, very cheerful and uplifting work!

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  13. This is, again, so beautiful, so interesting, so lovely. I love the colors and lively peaces of the painting. Wonderful bridge to sky ;-)

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  14. Fantastic layering and colors. I would love to cross that bridge....great story behind it too. xox

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  15. Looks like my comment disappeared, maybe not. Love this piece and all it's layering and texture. Would love to see it in person and go across......xox

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  16. Morag this is a most gorgeous piece! I'm so happy to have come by here again, your art is a real inspiration, I love it!

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  17. This is such a fantastic piece. I love all the small details and the writing in the work. I am glad they did away with the toll.

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  18. This is a beautiful and personal present for your daughter and i'm sure she will be proud to hang it in her favourite room. The colours are so reminiscent of Skye even though it is decades since I was there.
    Your collages are always so stunning, and this one is a lovely example and a delight to look at.

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  19. oh morag, this is so beautiful... and wondrously colorful, plus fairy lights!! i know your daughter will love it...

    (i don't know how i missed this post before)

    xoxo

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  20. Your painting and the way of it are very beautiful. A wonderful work and I am sure, your daughter will love this.
    Liebe Grüße
    Erika

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  21. Your collages are breathtaking! This one is so special with the nice story around her and the colorful lights made it so sparkeling and fun! I am in love with your art :) ♥ Conny
    http://piaromsartjournaling.blogspot.de

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  22. Your painting is soo beautiful, I love the bridge in this wonderful colors.Amaising Work.

    Greetings Jeannette

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  23. ThanX for your visit and sweet comment earlier today. Your bridge is simply stunning. I love it and actualy would like to come over and touch, it feels so inviting!
    xx Monique

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