Ornament #10 and #11 Facets

These two ornaments were done using the Tim Holtz "Facets". I prefer to call them crystals. These ornaments are so easy to make. You just need to select the image and use a clear craft glue to adhere them to the back of the crystal. You can use art images, family photos, or any ephemera. The two images came from an old magazine advertisement for a museum. The one on the right is of Mary and Christ. I thought that if fit this crystal well and is so symbolic of the season. The one on the left is a Jan Van Eyck painting. I wrote an entire paper on this piece of artwork last fall for an Art and History class. I was absolutely fascinated by the symbolism in this piece. It was completed in 1434 and was done in oils. It had been thought to be a marriage certificate as witnessed by the artist. There is much mystery and controversy surrounding the meaning of this painting and the symbolism within. I thought the colors were so vibrant in this piece and it holds significant meaning to me since it was my first final exam paper in an art class!