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Saturday, August 18, 2012

Art Deco

Last weekend I stayed at the  Wrest Point Hotel Casino  in one of their budget rooms....no view, the good rooms have a spectacular view over the Derwent River. The casino was built around the original hotel constructed in the 1930s. This is where the cheap rooms are and I loved walking the halls to see the fine examples of Art Deco architecture. The lights really took my eye so I quickly took out a tile and drew a string. The actual lights were filled with patterned coloured glass, here is my version.

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  1. crotnemAugust 19, 2012 at 1:22 AM

    Awesome piece of art. I love art deco!!!

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  2. AmiAugust 19, 2012 at 4:45 AM

    That's really pretty. I still haven't convinced myself to go with the tiles for tangling... I prefer Zentangle inspired art. Lately, even my migraines have inspired me to draw.

    I'm going to look for a couple different micron pens in other colors today. You inspired me.

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  3. DarkskyeAugust 19, 2012 at 5:55 AM

    Very cool

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  4. HelenAugust 19, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    years ago I visited hobart with my family, we stayed in a caravan park from which we could see the hotel. lol. love your take on the art deco lights.

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    1. Shelly BeauchAugust 19, 2012 at 6:54 PM

      Helen the caravan park has gone now, it was on prime real estate! We have stayed there years ago too.

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    2. HelenAugust 22, 2012 at 3:56 PM

      ah, well. it was a long time ago (probably over 30 years), not surprised it is gone :)

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  5. Ormand DeeksAugust 19, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    I am starting to love Art Deco already with their spectacular designs for their architectural work. It's astounding really to be able to see their different kinds of styles in not just tiles but also their wall carvings and other signatures.

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  6. AliceAugust 20, 2012 at 12:35 AM

    beautiful, shelly, i can just picture those lights in my mind :) hope you were there for fun and that you had a great time!

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  7. Tricia, CZTAugust 22, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    Lovin' your take on the art deco! What a good idea... to draw a string to resemble the object of interest (art deco lights). I never thought to do that. And I love your combination of tangles within the string. Great inspiration, Shelly. Hope you enjoyed your visit at the casino!

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