Wednesday 8 April 2009

The 'Arch' Bishop


The challenge at Gothic Arches this week and next is an open theme.

I have chosen to use a play on words and make an 'Arch'bishop.

This is Thomas Cranmer who became the first Archbishop of Canterbury during the reign of Henry VIIIth and continued in the reign of Edward the VIth but was executed by the Roman Catholic Queen Mary as a traitor and became a protestant martyr because of this.

The background came from Art Freebies, the archbishop from Google, the combination was done in PSP, edged with a gold pen and the cross was from my stash.


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11 comments:

  1. Ann Whitfield8 April 2009 at 11:12

    Fantastic idea Ali and works perfectly
    Ann x

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  2. vintage wil8 April 2009 at 11:15

    Beautiful arch !!!

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  3. Beryl K8 April 2009 at 11:32

    Brilliant idea Ali, and a great arch as well
    Beryl x

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  4. June8 April 2009 at 12:03

    Hi Ali, Its a lovely arch. I love the history too. Brilliant work and the Art Freebies background works well with the look of the arch. Thanks for using my graphic on your art
    I shall add it to the slideshow at art freebies
    Hugs June xxx

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  5. Dragon8 April 2009 at 12:12

    What a clever thing you are!!! I LOVE theplay on words and the shape just fits him ... well done you!!
    xx

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  6. Olde Dame Penniwig8 April 2009 at 16:31

    It was difficult to keep your head - literally - in those days in England!

    I love your visual pun.

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  7. ~*~Patty S8 April 2009 at 19:57

    Your bishop, clever and he looks fab!

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  8. lena-dailyscrap9 April 2009 at 19:01

    Good idea and what a nice arch you have done! I do like the background there...

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  9. Esther9 April 2009 at 19:56

    good idea!! and thanks for the story !!

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  10. Martina12 April 2009 at 19:41

    Gorgeous arch !!!

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  11. Sally14 April 2009 at 22:04

    Great arch!

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Thanks for taking the time to look at my blog. I do appreciate your comments (usually!)
Ali xx

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