I am so excited that the subject of the Wild West is intriguing to so many of you! I just LOVE the thought of my being a cowgirl...I'm NOT by ANY stretch of the imagination an AUTHENTIC cowgirl...in that:
1. I do not own a horse...or a cow for that matter.
2. I do not live in the west, but truly TRULY wish I did.
3. I probably envision myself a somewhat romanticized version of the "cowgirl", not possessing even a little of the "true grit" required of women like Annie Oakley and Calamity Jane.
3. I probably envision myself a somewhat romanticized version of the "cowgirl", not possessing even a little of the "true grit" required of women like Annie Oakley and Calamity Jane.
The truth of their lives was hardship, effort, and trying to make a place for themselves in what was clearly a male dominated world. As you can see, the stylish, attractive cowgirl icons we see today are a far cry from the look of these true pioneer women. Made of admirable stuff...maybe THAT's the part of the "cowgirl" I hope emulate...if even in a small part of my art. :-)
Here are the fabulous "pieces" I have acquired for the Wild West Album:
Here are the fabulous "pieces" I have acquired for the Wild West Album:
I also have lots of bandannas, denim, photos, and other bits and bobs I'll add to the album. I'm considering the size...so that I can accommodate your tags, regardless of what size they are, I want to make the album a standard-ish size. Maybe 8x8 or 8.5 x 11? Lots of coffee staining, tags, ripped fabric and brown ink. I'll show you the album as it progresses...meanwhile, how are your tags coming?
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Hugs, pardners!
Paula Clare
