This is my entry for @juliakponsford epic weekly art contest #artexplosion.

This week's theme Vintage, drew me to the idea of The Art Nouveau poster style.

I haven't attempted this kind of art before.

I do love the style.

The art Nouveau poster found appreciation as fine art in France in 1890s when the style was used in advertising for the Moulin Rouge.

Although by the 1900 the repetition of the medium and the advertising industry saw it's appeal as a recognised art depreciate.

The lithograph gave artists an access to bright colour and graphic combination for the first time.

This style of portrait, combined with a decorative border and lettering was my inspiration for this entry.

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My process, while attempting to replicate the look, was not at all a printing process.

I drew a rough draft.

Then once I gained some confidence I used ink.

Then finished with water colour.

I am a usually a doodling drawer with pencil or pen.
In the past I have favoured different types of pastels, soft or oil. But I have limited experience painting.

I feel I lose control of the medium.

Although I only used the paint at the end of the piece, I'm pleased to have had a go, and mixed it up a bit.

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Here is the contest link.

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Info source and Moulin Rouge poster thanks to internationalposter.com, other 2 images from pixabay.