3.10.2013

RENEW

My Postcard from Paradise has taken me back to my art table today.  Art is the only paradise I can cling to right now.  Sometime I think life is not worth all the hassle one has to put up with, all the things that must be done, all the heavy loads to haul,  but if I can lose myself for a few hours in art, then I am happy and come out feeling much better. So....now I feel better!
 
I was not happy with a small fence slat painting called Primitive Heart I did the first of February and it has been hanging around taunting me.  So I did a renew.
 
It used to look like this.
 
I disliked her layered dress, it didn't look right.    Her face was too fat (I don't use templates or stencils so I have to watch that!!)  And her expression was dead.  The whole thing was just blah!
 
This morning I worked it over, and this is the new Primitive Heart.
 
I changed the shape of her face, gave her more hair, lightened her eyes, lengthened her dress, gave it a little texture, textured the heart, and gave her a playful friend to hide under her skirt.
 
So...I was in paradise this morning lost in art.
 
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13 comments:

  1. yes
    yes
    so perfect
    to B lost in art*making !!


    to me the cat~friend
    peeking
    is the sweetest thing ...

    {{ when i am not at my best
    i hide away in my studio
    and get lost
    as quickly as i can
    for as long as i can
    and
    then

    ~pow~

    ~bang~

    i am Super Art*Woman !! }}

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  2. Being lost (or found?) in art is certainly paradise! I grab my camera and wander if my spirit needs refreshing! Love your second artwork! The face has a delightful, whimsical expression!

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  3. indeed, your changes did alter her image so she seems more welcoming to us, the viewers (and admirers of your art work). I love the kitty peeking out!
    blessed be

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  4. Love this piece Judie. Glad you are feeling better.:) Have a great week.

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  5. dear judie,
    i too have been keeping my hand in the honey pot of creation. no matter how challenging it is to live in my body, i am free when i am lost in the creative process where anything and everything is possible. thank you for your beauty and company, did you feel me painting right beside you all day??

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  6. My art is my solice, as well, as I lose myself and time slips away.
    Life can be too crazy sometimes...thank God we can take some time to revive ourselves with creativity! I like your redo much better...I have to do that from time to time, as well...

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  7. like the idea of painting on fence slats...I can see entire row of them!

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  8. Lightening her face and putting the cat peeking at us did give her a more approachable look.

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  9. Most definately. ART heals. Love the sweet changes you made. There is a saying: "A painting is never finished it just stops in interesting places." I am so happy you are painting Judie. LOVE you!

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  10. Oh my goodness! I thought it was good to start with and then when I saw your second attempt it bought such a smile to my face! I love your artwork Judie - something beautiful shines through.

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  11. Bravo on the revision. She has a sweetness to her face that was missing before. And the addition of kitty makes her downright playful.

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  12. I agree with your critique and the changes are great. I like the dotted swiss-type dress. Pam is right. Something beautiful shines through in your work.

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