I think I'm calling her little blue princess. This weeks Focus on Life theme was to create something. Whoo Hoo!! I was soooo excited about this week let me tell you. I mentioned previously that I am taking an online workshop with Magaly from Itsy Bitsy Spill. I started my last assignment which was painting myself as a mermaid under the sea. Well let me tell ya, in spite of being a water sign, mermaids are something that I just can't seem to "get into". So I have been struggling with that one. I'll get there, I just need more time as I can't relax with it. So this afternoon I'm thinking well crap, now what should I do? I pulled out a little 5x7 canvas board and limited my pallet to blue, orange, black, white and gold and just started sketching with paint. And here she is. I rather like her too - even though princesses are slightly higher on the food chain than mermaids:) Visit The Studio Sublime to see what the other participants came up with for this weeks focus.
blue princess is FUN! I just love her hair!!
ReplyDeleteI've missed my calling! I am a princess, well at least at the moment I have princess hair ;-)Love her and especially since she is a blue, not pink, princess.
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I think being a princess or mermaid would be so fun! ;-)
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What a wonderful painting. And all from not trying to do anything specific!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome drawing. I thought she was a superhero at first. :) The colors are great and her hair is perfect.
ReplyDeletei love your palette choices! i've got some canvas boards, but i'm still too scared to paint on them :( just painting in an diary frees me to make mistakes... hopefully your bravery will inspire me :)
ReplyDeletehave a great week!
[no. 19 - i overslept!]
Hi Tari,
ReplyDeleteI love your painting, it puts me in mind of a Frida painting.
Therese
Your princess is darling! I love the wonderful colors!! That class sounds like a lot of fun, but I can't paint to save my life!!!
ReplyDeleteYour mermaid is adorable - colors and hair especially. I am so amazed at how many awesome online courses are available! I signed up with way too many but man, they are so much fun aren't they?
ReplyDeleteOh yes, princess over mermaid. I can't help but think of Disney's version of mermaids when I hear the word and frankly the moral of that movie is just awful. Sure, go ahead sell your soul for a man.... but I digress, this princess clearly has her head on her shoulders and meets my gaze I love it! She's got class and power!
ReplyDeleteYour princess is beautiful - love it!
ReplyDeleteI love the little blue princess and how she came about!
ReplyDeletePrincess always trumps mermaid! =) Love those beautiful blue eyes!
ReplyDeleteYour blue princess is charming. I am envious of people who draw and paint well. Thanx for sharing your story.
ReplyDeleteOh yes...I am so envious of artists who can sketch and paint!!! I love all the little details on her dress, but her hair is regal!!
ReplyDeleteA sweet blue princess and I agree with Becky, I have two right hands (I am naturally left-handed) when it comes to canvas art. Great job.
ReplyDeleteLove your princess! I like the idea of limiting the pallette; that gives the piece a whole new feel. Take heart! The mermaid will come out when she is ready. :-)
ReplyDeleteIsn't it weird how limiting yourself can sometimes produce the most amazing results? Way to go!
ReplyDeletevery cool...your princess is lovely!!!
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Tari, your little blue princess is beautiful and there is such a determined look on her face with those beautiful piercing blue eyes!
ReplyDeleteMaybe you needed to get the "little blue princess" out on paper before you can relax into the mermaids!
Your princess is definitely frame-worthy! I like the style and she's a beauty. Love her curly hair.
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