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by Jayne Somogy
$24.50
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Purchase a tote bag featuring the painting "Belly Dancer with a Pearl Earring -- whimsical redo of Vermeer painting" by Jayne Somogy. Our tote bags are made from soft, durable, poly-poplin fabric and include a 1" black strap for easy carrying on your shoulder. All seams are double-stitched for added durability. Each tote bag is machine-washable in cold water and is printed on both sides using the same image.
Design Details
My version of Vermeer's classic painting Girl with a Pearl Earring--done as a belly dancer, by a belly dancer! Loaded with Swarovski crystals, beads... more
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My version of Vermeer's classic painting "Girl with a Pearl Earring"--done as a belly dancer, by a belly dancer! Loaded with Swarovski crystals, beads and pearls and, of course, a real pearl earring (all securely sewn onto the canvas). Many tribal-style belly dancers wear dreads as part of their costume, sometimes made of yarn.
This painting recently won 1st place in the "Traditional with Modern Take" contest here on FAA.
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I create whimsical, graphic, stylized, often Asian-inspired & sometimes jeweled or embellished interpretations of people, animals, ethnic subjects, objects/still lifes. Art, like life, should SPARKLE! I sign my work 'SOMOGYI' the ethnically-correct version of my Hungarian surname, and I often incorporate my signature into the design of the art itself. I earned a degree in theater from the U. of Wisconsin, an additional degree, summa cum laude, in fashion design from FIDM/Los Angeles, and turned to creating art seriously in 2014 upon retiring from jobs in office administration and free time spent dancing, singing and acting. I have a passion for the exotic--music, dance, food, people--and for exploring other cultures and eras, which is...
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Gary F Richards
Congratulations on your Top Finish in the contest… HOMAGE TO GREAT ARTISTS OF THE PAST! Fl
Jayne Somogy replied:
Thanks, Gary. And to you as well!
Gary F Richards
Outstanding homage to Vermeer composition, lighting, shading, lovely color and artwork! F/L voted
Jayne Somogy replied:
Thank you, Gary--your support is appreciated very much.
John Lyes
Yeah! Congrats on your first place win! Awesome piece
Jayne Somogy replied:
Thank you, John, for running the contest and for your kind words!
Kay Brewer
Congratulations on your first place win in the Traditional With Modern Take contest!
Jayne Somogy replied:
Thanks, Kay--I was very pleasantly surprised by this 1st place!
Debora Lewis
I can see the influence in this and your other piece. Nice work Jayne. L/F.
Jayne Somogy replied:
Thank you so much, Debora. I appreciate the comment and the L/F!
Anne Ditmars
Enchanting, whimsical, great use of color and imagination Jayne! Following your fine artworks! ~Anne
Jayne Somogy replied:
Thank you so much, Anne--really appreciate your support!
Yvonne Nowicka-Wright
Congratulations on being featured in "Out Of The Ordinary" - strong work!
Jayne Somogy replied:
Thank you Yvonne! That is a wonderful compliment from a very strong artist--am especially in awe of your surreal drawings & paintings!
Lyric Lucas
Congratulations, I have chosen this excellent unique and creative image to be "SHOWCASED" at the top of the Home Page in the "Out Of The Ordinary 1 a day" group! 1/17/16 1/24/16
Jayne Somogy replied:
Thank you so much, Lyric! Your great support is always much appreciated.
Margaret Harmon
This whimsical and wonderful. It "blue" me away with choice of colors.
Jayne Somogy replied:
Thank you so much, Margaret. Your comment suggests a whimsical spirit, as does your wonderful art!
Abbie Loyd Kern
Love this!
Jayne Somogy replied:
Thank you so much, Abbie. It was great fun to do, combining my drawing and painting with my beading skills (I used to make elaborately-beaded belly dance costumes)!