Today I wanted to share some details of the two new girl-in-the-garden paintings I shared yesterday.
This first one I'm calling "Flower Fairy."
The name doesn't feel quite right to me. Any suggestions?
She has a bit of an Indian flair…
…particularly that flower bindi in the middle of her forhead. From Wikipedia: "Traditionally, the area between the eyebrows (where the bindi is placed) is said to be the sixth chakra, ajna, the seat of 'concealed wisdom'. According to followers of Hinduism, this chakra is the exit point for kundalini energy. The bindi is said to retain energy and strengthen concentration. It is also said to protect against demons or bad luck."
I'm trying to imbue my artwork with more symbolic meaning these days and I felt that placing the flower bindi on her forehead forwarded the idea that she is of-the-garden; that nature is part of her spirit. Which brings me to….
This white rose with its trailing leaves and the ruffled top of the dress are some of the more "controlled" aspects of the painting. I wanted there to be a double meaning in the rose. She's wearing the rose, but the ruffles are almost a part of the rose, suggesting that, perhaps, she is rising from the center of the rose. Emerging. Another hint that she is of-this-garden.
This is a detail of her big poofy skirt:
I can't draw hands. Seriously bad at it. And that is limiting. One of the reasons her skirt is so big is so that I could hide her hands! They're on my "to do" list. Must do some hand studies. But like any calesthenics, I'm just not looking forward to it.
I really like the way these big dot flowers turned out.
Using your fingers to make dots and then clustering them into circles is a technique I learned from an online class I recently took. It wasn't the right class for me but I'm deeply appreciative of the gifts I've received from taking it, the biggest one being painting with my fingers instead of paintbrushes.
Here's a close up of the leaf-wing-things:
I briefly researched how to draw dragonfly wings and then I decided that I wanted to leave it a little more open. Are they leaves? Wings? Is it a neck ruff á la Queen Elizabeth I? Or does it once again hint at the idea that she's a flower or a blossom and those are her leaves? Lots of possibilities!
This next painting is called "Seeking Direction."
I didn't know how it was going to turn out, but I loooooooooooooooove it.
I hemmed and hawed and went back and forth a thousand times about whether or not to add a proper face.
As you can see, I didn't. And I'm really glad. I think it allows the viewer to put themselves into the painting. She can be any race, any age, anyone.
I think I used about twelve different shades of blue in this painting.
I wanted there to be a clear division between sea and air, even though they're both blue. And I didn't want to put in a black dividing line. So I tried to keep the water area of the painting a bit more fractured than the air, so it would have a different texture. I think it was successful in creating a clear separation.
Painting the orange stripe was a late night decision.
In the morning I needed to decide what to do with it. Orignally I was going to put text there. However I think the stenciled numbers fit into the theme of the painting much better than any words could. They speak to me of urgency, of a count down, of planning, of being lost — all things that relate to "Seeking Direction."
And notice that I've indicated "right" and "left" from the subject's point-of-view, rather than the viewers. I believe that this, again, invites the viewer to place herself in the painting.
The words "emerge" and "submerge" came to me as I was staring at the painting.
Was she emerging from the water or submerging herself into the sea? I've been trying to stay away from words on my paintings (because I tend to want to tell the story too clearly) but I decided to add them anyway. And I'm so glad that I did. I think they contribute very strongly to the theme of the painting.
And here you can see more of the fingertip dots.
I seriously love fingertip dots in ways I can't express. After making dots with pencil erasers and foam circles and a paintbrush for years, these fingertip dots are just so easy, I love it!
This painting has an emotional appeal for me. While this painting doesn't look anything like me, in some ways it's a self-portrait; the crown of flower petals representing ideas springing from my head. I am the figure in the painting trying to figure out which way to go.
I wasn't consciously creating a self-portrait, but in writing this blog post and thinking about what I'm trying to say with the painting, I realize that I have. And perhaps that's why it appeals so much to me. I think the art that speaks to us is not the art we find the most aesthetically pleasing, but the art that makes us feel most keenly.
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loving the series and your descriptions of the process, re ‘flower Fairy’, ‘dawn princess’ came to mind, still not quite right – wonder what the Indian word for dawn is, that might be her name?
loving the series and your descriptions of the process, re ‘flower Fairy’, ‘dawn princess’ came to mind, still not quite right – wonder what the Indian word for dawn is, that might be her name?
loving the series and your descriptions of the process, re ‘flower Fairy’, ‘dawn princess’ came to mind, still not quite right – wonder what the Indian word for dawn is, that might be her name?
loving the series and your descriptions of the process, re ‘flower Fairy’, ‘dawn princess’ came to mind, still not quite right – wonder what the Indian word for dawn is, that might be her name?
loving the series and your descriptions of the process, re ‘flower Fairy’, ‘dawn princess’ came to mind, still not quite right – wonder what the Indian word for dawn is, that might be her name?
Wow! These are beautiful. As I looked at your first girl, Princess came to mind and blossom. How about “blossoming princess”? Loved the symbolism. You are sooooo talented. Thank you for sharing.
Wow! These are beautiful. As I looked at your first girl, Princess came to mind and blossom. How about “blossoming princess”? Loved the symbolism. You are sooooo talented. Thank you for sharing.
Wow! These are beautiful. As I looked at your first girl, Princess came to mind and blossom. How about “blossoming princess”? Loved the symbolism. You are sooooo talented. Thank you for sharing.
Wow! These are beautiful. As I looked at your first girl, Princess came to mind and blossom. How about “blossoming princess”? Loved the symbolism. You are sooooo talented. Thank you for sharing.
Wow! These are beautiful. As I looked at your first girl, Princess came to mind and blossom. How about “blossoming princess”? Loved the symbolism. You are sooooo talented. Thank you for sharing.
My first thought was royalty too. Garden Royal popped into my head.
My first thought was royalty too. Garden Royal popped into my head.
My first thought was royalty too. Garden Royal popped into my head.
My first thought was royalty too. Garden Royal popped into my head.
My first thought was royalty too. Garden Royal popped into my head.
May not have been the right class, but it looks like you gained a lot from it! I especially like your self portrait. Love the way you are growing in your art work!
May not have been the right class, but it looks like you gained a lot from it! I especially like your self portrait. Love the way you are growing in your art work!
May not have been the right class, but it looks like you gained a lot from it! I especially like your self portrait. Love the way you are growing in your art work!
May not have been the right class, but it looks like you gained a lot from it! I especially like your self portrait. Love the way you are growing in your art work!
May not have been the right class, but it looks like you gained a lot from it! I especially like your self portrait. Love the way you are growing in your art work!
You are clearly transcending the world of Fairies and are moving into Godess territory in your work and your life Juli…I have been following you for nearly a year and I see it…embrace your growth! You are amazing!
You are clearly transcending the world of Fairies and are moving into Godess territory in your work and your life Juli…I have been following you for nearly a year and I see it…embrace your growth! You are amazing!
You are clearly transcending the world of Fairies and are moving into Godess territory in your work and your life Juli…I have been following you for nearly a year and I see it…embrace your growth! You are amazing!
You are clearly transcending the world of Fairies and are moving into Godess territory in your work and your life Juli…I have been following you for nearly a year and I see it…embrace your growth! You are amazing!
You are clearly transcending the world of Fairies and are moving into Godess territory in your work and your life Juli…I have been following you for nearly a year and I see it…embrace your growth! You are amazing!
After viewing the painting and reading about it, the name that comes to mind for me is “Goddess of the Garden.”
After viewing the painting and reading about it, the name that comes to mind for me is “Goddess of the Garden.”
After viewing the painting and reading about it, the name that comes to mind for me is “Goddess of the Garden.”
After viewing the painting and reading about it, the name that comes to mind for me is “Goddess of the Garden.”
After viewing the painting and reading about it, the name that comes to mind for me is “Goddess of the Garden.”
I think these are my 2 favorite paintings to date…I love them and I would buy these as prints to hang…you are definitely moving into another direction and it seems to fit you so well! Very spiritual if you ask me 😉
I think these are my 2 favorite paintings to date…I love them and I would buy these as prints to hang…you are definitely moving into another direction and it seems to fit you so well! Very spiritual if you ask me 😉
I think these are my 2 favorite paintings to date…I love them and I would buy these as prints to hang…you are definitely moving into another direction and it seems to fit you so well! Very spiritual if you ask me 😉
I think these are my 2 favorite paintings to date…I love them and I would buy these as prints to hang…you are definitely moving into another direction and it seems to fit you so well! Very spiritual if you ask me 😉
I think these are my 2 favorite paintings to date…I love them and I would buy these as prints to hang…you are definitely moving into another direction and it seems to fit you so well! Very spiritual if you ask me 😉
You are becoming as an artist. I admire the leaps of growth in your art, but am sentimentally missing the accessible Julie, as well. But tributes to you as you continue on your journey! I am totally inspired by your growth, and, yeah, just a bit (!) envious! You go girl!
You are becoming as an artist. I admire the leaps of growth in your art, but am sentimentally missing the accessible Julie, as well. But tributes to you as you continue on your journey! I am totally inspired by your growth, and, yeah, just a bit (!) envious! You go girl!
You are becoming as an artist. I admire the leaps of growth in your art, but am sentimentally missing the accessible Julie, as well. But tributes to you as you continue on your journey! I am totally inspired by your growth, and, yeah, just a bit (!) envious! You go girl!
You are becoming as an artist. I admire the leaps of growth in your art, but am sentimentally missing the accessible Julie, as well. But tributes to you as you continue on your journey! I am totally inspired by your growth, and, yeah, just a bit (!) envious! You go girl!
You are becoming as an artist. I admire the leaps of growth in your art, but am sentimentally missing the accessible Julie, as well. But tributes to you as you continue on your journey! I am totally inspired by your growth, and, yeah, just a bit (!) envious! You go girl!
I immediately thought “Garden Goddess” as she’s to strong to be a fairy. They are quite beautiful!
I immediately thought “Garden Goddess” as she’s to strong to be a fairy. They are quite beautiful!
I immediately thought “Garden Goddess” as she’s to strong to be a fairy. They are quite beautiful!
I immediately thought “Garden Goddess” as she’s to strong to be a fairy. They are quite beautiful!
I immediately thought “Garden Goddess” as she’s to strong to be a fairy. They are quite beautiful!
There’s always Shakespeare, Midsummer Night’s Dream: Titania, Queen of the Fairies…
There’s always Shakespeare, Midsummer Night’s Dream: Titania, Queen of the Fairies…
There’s always Shakespeare, Midsummer Night’s Dream: Titania, Queen of the Fairies…
There’s always Shakespeare, Midsummer Night’s Dream: Titania, Queen of the Fairies…
There’s always Shakespeare, Midsummer Night’s Dream: Titania, Queen of the Fairies…
“Emerging Bindi” for the first painting?
Love the second one without the face…I could see myself there and counting down the days/years to make a decision.
“Emerging Bindi” for the first painting?
Love the second one without the face…I could see myself there and counting down the days/years to make a decision.
“Emerging Bindi” for the first painting?
Love the second one without the face…I could see myself there and counting down the days/years to make a decision.
“Emerging Bindi” for the first painting?
Love the second one without the face…I could see myself there and counting down the days/years to make a decision.
“Emerging Bindi” for the first painting?
Love the second one without the face…I could see myself there and counting down the days/years to make a decision.
I know your writing style so I can always tell it’s a “Julie”. This is my very favorite of all your paintings but I think some of the writing takes away from it. I like emerge/submerge but don’t care for the “right/left”. Keep painting! You just get better and better.
I know your writing style so I can always tell it’s a “Julie”. This is my very favorite of all your paintings but I think some of the writing takes away from it. I like emerge/submerge but don’t care for the “right/left”. Keep painting! You just get better and better.
I know your writing style so I can always tell it’s a “Julie”. This is my very favorite of all your paintings but I think some of the writing takes away from it. I like emerge/submerge but don’t care for the “right/left”. Keep painting! You just get better and better.
I know your writing style so I can always tell it’s a “Julie”. This is my very favorite of all your paintings but I think some of the writing takes away from it. I like emerge/submerge but don’t care for the “right/left”. Keep painting! You just get better and better.
I know your writing style so I can always tell it’s a “Julie”. This is my very favorite of all your paintings but I think some of the writing takes away from it. I like emerge/submerge but don’t care for the “right/left”. Keep painting! You just get better and better.
I just cannot think of a name for the first painting either. She says so much when I see her – emerging, nourishing,energetic, creative, blossom is good but not quite large enough for her – She is so full….cornucopia is the wrong word but is what I am getting at. Looked up synonyms abundance profusion…
LOVE the second painting too – though I think I would have put black tulle netting over her face for more dimensions and I just love that mask look anyway.
I just cannot think of a name for the first painting either. She says so much when I see her – emerging, nourishing,energetic, creative, blossom is good but not quite large enough for her – She is so full….cornucopia is the wrong word but is what I am getting at. Looked up synonyms abundance profusion…
LOVE the second painting too – though I think I would have put black tulle netting over her face for more dimensions and I just love that mask look anyway.
I just cannot think of a name for the first painting either. She says so much when I see her – emerging, nourishing,energetic, creative, blossom is good but not quite large enough for her – She is so full….cornucopia is the wrong word but is what I am getting at. Looked up synonyms abundance profusion…
LOVE the second painting too – though I think I would have put black tulle netting over her face for more dimensions and I just love that mask look anyway.
I just cannot think of a name for the first painting either. She says so much when I see her – emerging, nourishing,energetic, creative, blossom is good but not quite large enough for her – She is so full….cornucopia is the wrong word but is what I am getting at. Looked up synonyms abundance profusion…
LOVE the second painting too – though I think I would have put black tulle netting over her face for more dimensions and I just love that mask look anyway.
I just cannot think of a name for the first painting either. She says so much when I see her – emerging, nourishing,energetic, creative, blossom is good but not quite large enough for her – She is so full….cornucopia is the wrong word but is what I am getting at. Looked up synonyms abundance profusion…
LOVE the second painting too – though I think I would have put black tulle netting over her face for more dimensions and I just love that mask look anyway.
OMG! These are so awesome!! I esp love “Seeking Direction”, love the face with no features. Is there any thing you can’t do and do it well? Great work Julie!!!
OMG! These are so awesome!! I esp love “Seeking Direction”, love the face with no features. Is there any thing you can’t do and do it well? Great work Julie!!!
OMG! These are so awesome!! I esp love “Seeking Direction”, love the face with no features. Is there any thing you can’t do and do it well? Great work Julie!!!
OMG! These are so awesome!! I esp love “Seeking Direction”, love the face with no features. Is there any thing you can’t do and do it well? Great work Julie!!!
OMG! These are so awesome!! I esp love “Seeking Direction”, love the face with no features. Is there any thing you can’t do and do it well? Great work Julie!!!
Regarding the drawing of hands – “When you discover what you fear most, run toward it”.
Are you familiar with Soul Collage. This is what we call rip therapy, where you take photos from a magazine and intutively do a 6 x 8 collage on mat board. These cards reflect your inner self and can be used like a tarot card.
Regarding the drawing of hands – “When you discover what you fear most, run toward it”.
Are you familiar with Soul Collage. This is what we call rip therapy, where you take photos from a magazine and intutively do a 6 x 8 collage on mat board. These cards reflect your inner self and can be used like a tarot card.
Regarding the drawing of hands – “When you discover what you fear most, run toward it”.
Are you familiar with Soul Collage. This is what we call rip therapy, where you take photos from a magazine and intutively do a 6 x 8 collage on mat board. These cards reflect your inner self and can be used like a tarot card.
Regarding the drawing of hands – “When you discover what you fear most, run toward it”.
Are you familiar with Soul Collage. This is what we call rip therapy, where you take photos from a magazine and intutively do a 6 x 8 collage on mat board. These cards reflect your inner self and can be used like a tarot card.
Regarding the drawing of hands – “When you discover what you fear most, run toward it”.
Are you familiar with Soul Collage. This is what we call rip therapy, where you take photos from a magazine and intutively do a 6 x 8 collage on mat board. These cards reflect your inner self and can be used like a tarot card.
I really love the self portrait and I like that she doesn’t have facial features. BUT, the line across the face throws me off and makes me think of a mask, which to me doesn’t go with the painting. Also, the horizontal line breaks up the flow of the rest of the painting. I love everything else about it. The color, the paint dripping, the flowers. Lovely and meaningful.
I really love the self portrait and I like that she doesn’t have facial features. BUT, the line across the face throws me off and makes me think of a mask, which to me doesn’t go with the painting. Also, the horizontal line breaks up the flow of the rest of the painting. I love everything else about it. The color, the paint dripping, the flowers. Lovely and meaningful.
I really love the self portrait and I like that she doesn’t have facial features. BUT, the line across the face throws me off and makes me think of a mask, which to me doesn’t go with the painting. Also, the horizontal line breaks up the flow of the rest of the painting. I love everything else about it. The color, the paint dripping, the flowers. Lovely and meaningful.
I really love the self portrait and I like that she doesn’t have facial features. BUT, the line across the face throws me off and makes me think of a mask, which to me doesn’t go with the painting. Also, the horizontal line breaks up the flow of the rest of the painting. I love everything else about it. The color, the paint dripping, the flowers. Lovely and meaningful.
I really love the self portrait and I like that she doesn’t have facial features. BUT, the line across the face throws me off and makes me think of a mask, which to me doesn’t go with the painting. Also, the horizontal line breaks up the flow of the rest of the painting. I love everything else about it. The color, the paint dripping, the flowers. Lovely and meaningful.
julie, how perceptive of you to realize the self portrait element. i like your series. nice to see the details of contrasts, dots, & up close textures.
julie, how perceptive of you to realize the self portrait element. i like your series. nice to see the details of contrasts, dots, & up close textures.
julie, how perceptive of you to realize the self portrait element. i like your series. nice to see the details of contrasts, dots, & up close textures.
julie, how perceptive of you to realize the self portrait element. i like your series. nice to see the details of contrasts, dots, & up close textures.
julie, how perceptive of you to realize the self portrait element. i like your series. nice to see the details of contrasts, dots, & up close textures.
I love both paintings and particularly love reading about your process, interpretations, what the symbolism means to you. thanks for sharing.
I love both paintings and particularly love reading about your process, interpretations, what the symbolism means to you. thanks for sharing.
I love both paintings and particularly love reading about your process, interpretations, what the symbolism means to you. thanks for sharing.
I love both paintings and particularly love reading about your process, interpretations, what the symbolism means to you. thanks for sharing.
I love both paintings and particularly love reading about your process, interpretations, what the symbolism means to you. thanks for sharing.
I love the ‘Seeking Direction’ painting. It really speaks to me, too, as I’m trying to find my way in a serious decision right now. Love your use of color.
I love the ‘Seeking Direction’ painting. It really speaks to me, too, as I’m trying to find my way in a serious decision right now. Love your use of color.
I love the ‘Seeking Direction’ painting. It really speaks to me, too, as I’m trying to find my way in a serious decision right now. Love your use of color.
I love the ‘Seeking Direction’ painting. It really speaks to me, too, as I’m trying to find my way in a serious decision right now. Love your use of color.
I love the ‘Seeking Direction’ painting. It really speaks to me, too, as I’m trying to find my way in a serious decision right now. Love your use of color.
I love your paintings, especially the last two. What I think might be going on in the painting you asked for suggestions on is that the background and foreground are fighting with each other for the viewers eyes. Maybe the background needs to be toned down just a bit so that the figure and the dress move more forward? Just an opinion. My art teacher once told me to look at a painting upside down or in a mirror and things become obvious that you can’t see when looking at the piece straight up. Hope this helps you and I loves you everyday posts.
I love your paintings, especially the last two. What I think might be going on in the painting you asked for suggestions on is that the background and foreground are fighting with each other for the viewers eyes. Maybe the background needs to be toned down just a bit so that the figure and the dress move more forward? Just an opinion. My art teacher once told me to look at a painting upside down or in a mirror and things become obvious that you can’t see when looking at the piece straight up. Hope this helps you and I loves you everyday posts.
I love your paintings, especially the last two. What I think might be going on in the painting you asked for suggestions on is that the background and foreground are fighting with each other for the viewers eyes. Maybe the background needs to be toned down just a bit so that the figure and the dress move more forward? Just an opinion. My art teacher once told me to look at a painting upside down or in a mirror and things become obvious that you can’t see when looking at the piece straight up. Hope this helps you and I loves you everyday posts.
I love your paintings, especially the last two. What I think might be going on in the painting you asked for suggestions on is that the background and foreground are fighting with each other for the viewers eyes. Maybe the background needs to be toned down just a bit so that the figure and the dress move more forward? Just an opinion. My art teacher once told me to look at a painting upside down or in a mirror and things become obvious that you can’t see when looking at the piece straight up. Hope this helps you and I loves you everyday posts.
I love your paintings, especially the last two. What I think might be going on in the painting you asked for suggestions on is that the background and foreground are fighting with each other for the viewers eyes. Maybe the background needs to be toned down just a bit so that the figure and the dress move more forward? Just an opinion. My art teacher once told me to look at a painting upside down or in a mirror and things become obvious that you can’t see when looking at the piece straight up. Hope this helps you and I loves you everyday posts.
After following your blog for over a year and enjoying your art work, Flower Fairy, is my favorite so far. Myself, I like the name. It’s so cool to watch you explore and I thank you for the inspiration. I often do series of work. (I work really small so easy to do series). Girl in the Garden is great! I am enjoying that. Isn’t it fun !?!
After following your blog for over a year and enjoying your art work, Flower Fairy, is my favorite so far. Myself, I like the name. It’s so cool to watch you explore and I thank you for the inspiration. I often do series of work. (I work really small so easy to do series). Girl in the Garden is great! I am enjoying that. Isn’t it fun !?!
After following your blog for over a year and enjoying your art work, Flower Fairy, is my favorite so far. Myself, I like the name. It’s so cool to watch you explore and I thank you for the inspiration. I often do series of work. (I work really small so easy to do series). Girl in the Garden is great! I am enjoying that. Isn’t it fun !?!
After following your blog for over a year and enjoying your art work, Flower Fairy, is my favorite so far. Myself, I like the name. It’s so cool to watch you explore and I thank you for the inspiration. I often do series of work. (I work really small so easy to do series). Girl in the Garden is great! I am enjoying that. Isn’t it fun !?!
After following your blog for over a year and enjoying your art work, Flower Fairy, is my favorite so far. Myself, I like the name. It’s so cool to watch you explore and I thank you for the inspiration. I often do series of work. (I work really small so easy to do series). Girl in the Garden is great! I am enjoying that. Isn’t it fun !?!
wow….I’m still at the stage of “do these colors work well together” Ha!
wow….I’m still at the stage of “do these colors work well together” Ha!
wow….I’m still at the stage of “do these colors work well together” Ha!
wow….I’m still at the stage of “do these colors work well together” Ha!
wow….I’m still at the stage of “do these colors work well together” Ha!
Garden Goddess came to me right away too. She is very strong and beautiful!!!
Garden Goddess came to me right away too. She is very strong and beautiful!!!
Garden Goddess came to me right away too. She is very strong and beautiful!!!
Garden Goddess came to me right away too. She is very strong and beautiful!!!
Garden Goddess came to me right away too. She is very strong and beautiful!!!
your flower fairy looks like The Queen of the Night to me. Lovely. tfs. aloha
your flower fairy looks like The Queen of the Night to me. Lovely. tfs. aloha
your flower fairy looks like The Queen of the Night to me. Lovely. tfs. aloha
your flower fairy looks like The Queen of the Night to me. Lovely. tfs. aloha
your flower fairy looks like The Queen of the Night to me. Lovely. tfs. aloha
“Mystic Wisdom” for the first painting? It feels powerful and mystic to me. Great Art!
“Mystic Wisdom” for the first painting? It feels powerful and mystic to me. Great Art!
“Mystic Wisdom” for the first painting? It feels powerful and mystic to me. Great Art!
“Mystic Wisdom” for the first painting? It feels powerful and mystic to me. Great Art!
“Mystic Wisdom” for the first painting? It feels powerful and mystic to me. Great Art!
Call her “Bahia Mama”…..
Call her “Bahia Mama”…..
Call her “Bahia Mama”…..
Call her “Bahia Mama”…..
Call her “Bahia Mama”…..
These are both wonderful and there is a power to “Seeking Direction”. I don’t know how to describe why or how or where that power comes from in that painting. It just radiates a power. Wish I had paid more attention in writing class so I could explain what is in my head clearly in this writing!
These are both wonderful and there is a power to “Seeking Direction”. I don’t know how to describe why or how or where that power comes from in that painting. It just radiates a power. Wish I had paid more attention in writing class so I could explain what is in my head clearly in this writing!
These are both wonderful and there is a power to “Seeking Direction”. I don’t know how to describe why or how or where that power comes from in that painting. It just radiates a power. Wish I had paid more attention in writing class so I could explain what is in my head clearly in this writing!
These are both wonderful and there is a power to “Seeking Direction”. I don’t know how to describe why or how or where that power comes from in that painting. It just radiates a power. Wish I had paid more attention in writing class so I could explain what is in my head clearly in this writing!
These are both wonderful and there is a power to “Seeking Direction”. I don’t know how to describe why or how or where that power comes from in that painting. It just radiates a power. Wish I had paid more attention in writing class so I could explain what is in my head clearly in this writing!
I absolutely adore “seeking direction” it is brilliant, thanks for sharing x
I absolutely adore “seeking direction” it is brilliant, thanks for sharing x
I absolutely adore “seeking direction” it is brilliant, thanks for sharing x
I absolutely adore “seeking direction” it is brilliant, thanks for sharing x
I absolutely adore “seeking direction” it is brilliant, thanks for sharing x
Call her a “Garden Devata”. A devata is like a fairy, but the word comes from Sanskrit. Devatas are aspects of nature. Since your picture has an Indian flair that word immediately came to mind.
Call her a “Garden Devata”. A devata is like a fairy, but the word comes from Sanskrit. Devatas are aspects of nature. Since your picture has an Indian flair that word immediately came to mind.
Call her a “Garden Devata”. A devata is like a fairy, but the word comes from Sanskrit. Devatas are aspects of nature. Since your picture has an Indian flair that word immediately came to mind.
Call her a “Garden Devata”. A devata is like a fairy, but the word comes from Sanskrit. Devatas are aspects of nature. Since your picture has an Indian flair that word immediately came to mind.
Call her a “Garden Devata”. A devata is like a fairy, but the word comes from Sanskrit. Devatas are aspects of nature. Since your picture has an Indian flair that word immediately came to mind.
Selena is a goddess associated with white roses and the moon (and some say our monthly cycles).
Selena is a goddess associated with white roses and the moon (and some say our monthly cycles).
Selena is a goddess associated with white roses and the moon (and some say our monthly cycles).
Selena is a goddess associated with white roses and the moon (and some say our monthly cycles).
Selena is a goddess associated with white roses and the moon (and some say our monthly cycles).
Since I love you blog I nominated you for the versatile blogger award. Here is my post.
http://lifeofdeb.wordpress.com/2012/03/17/versatile-blogger-award/
Since I love you blog I nominated you for the versatile blogger award. Here is my post.
http://lifeofdeb.wordpress.com/2012/03/17/versatile-blogger-award/
Since I love you blog I nominated you for the versatile blogger award. Here is my post.
http://lifeofdeb.wordpress.com/2012/03/17/versatile-blogger-award/
Since I love you blog I nominated you for the versatile blogger award. Here is my post.
http://lifeofdeb.wordpress.com/2012/03/17/versatile-blogger-award/
Since I love you blog I nominated you for the versatile blogger award. Here is my post.
http://lifeofdeb.wordpress.com/2012/03/17/versatile-blogger-award/
Thanks so much Deb! I really appreciate that!
Thanks so much Deb! I really appreciate that!
Thanks so much Deb! I really appreciate that!
Thanks so much Deb! I really appreciate that!
Thanks so much Deb! I really appreciate that!
Personally, I would illiminate the words “princess, fairy” and other cute words. Why does she have to have a name? What about the strength or other feelings she evokes? I love these two pieces. I love the unique “ness” about them. They are both beautiful.
Personally, I would illiminate the words “princess, fairy” and other cute words. Why does she have to have a name? What about the strength or other feelings she evokes? I love these two pieces. I love the unique “ness” about them. They are both beautiful.
Personally, I would illiminate the words “princess, fairy” and other cute words. Why does she have to have a name? What about the strength or other feelings she evokes? I love these two pieces. I love the unique “ness” about them. They are both beautiful.
Personally, I would illiminate the words “princess, fairy” and other cute words. Why does she have to have a name? What about the strength or other feelings she evokes? I love these two pieces. I love the unique “ness” about them. They are both beautiful.
Personally, I would illiminate the words “princess, fairy” and other cute words. Why does she have to have a name? What about the strength or other feelings she evokes? I love these two pieces. I love the unique “ness” about them. They are both beautiful.
Love love these I thought immediately of “Gaining Insight” after looking at her gorgeous statuesque confidence…I love all of the colors used and the dripping effects….so awesome…Your blog is such an inspiration…I love it here…!
Love love these I thought immediately of “Gaining Insight” after looking at her gorgeous statuesque confidence…I love all of the colors used and the dripping effects….so awesome…Your blog is such an inspiration…I love it here…!
Love love these I thought immediately of “Gaining Insight” after looking at her gorgeous statuesque confidence…I love all of the colors used and the dripping effects….so awesome…Your blog is such an inspiration…I love it here…!
Love love these I thought immediately of “Gaining Insight” after looking at her gorgeous statuesque confidence…I love all of the colors used and the dripping effects….so awesome…Your blog is such an inspiration…I love it here…!
Love love these I thought immediately of “Gaining Insight” after looking at her gorgeous statuesque confidence…I love all of the colors used and the dripping effects….so awesome…Your blog is such an inspiration…I love it here…!
Love love these I thought immediately of “Gaining Insight
Love love these I thought immediately of “Gaining Insight
Love love these I thought immediately of “Gaining Insight
Love love these I thought immediately of “Gaining Insight
Love love these I thought immediately of “Gaining Insight
My first thought when seeing the first painting was “Goddess in the Garden”…so interesting to read and find you wanted another name for that one!
Thanks for posting these, I love hearing the thought process about making art.
My first thought when seeing the first painting was “Goddess in the Garden”…so interesting to read and find you wanted another name for that one!
Thanks for posting these, I love hearing the thought process about making art.
My first thought when seeing the first painting was “Goddess in the Garden”…so interesting to read and find you wanted another name for that one!
Thanks for posting these, I love hearing the thought process about making art.
My first thought when seeing the first painting was “Goddess in the Garden”…so interesting to read and find you wanted another name for that one!
Thanks for posting these, I love hearing the thought process about making art.
My first thought when seeing the first painting was “Goddess in the Garden”…so interesting to read and find you wanted another name for that one!
Thanks for posting these, I love hearing the thought process about making art.
Love these paintings, Julie! Love the submerge/emerge visual. I think the first painting is more of a “Flower Priestess” than a fairy…
Love these paintings, Julie! Love the submerge/emerge visual. I think the first painting is more of a “Flower Priestess” than a fairy…
Love these paintings, Julie! Love the submerge/emerge visual. I think the first painting is more of a “Flower Priestess” than a fairy…
Love these paintings, Julie! Love the submerge/emerge visual. I think the first painting is more of a “Flower Priestess” than a fairy…
Love these paintings, Julie! Love the submerge/emerge visual. I think the first painting is more of a “Flower Priestess” than a fairy…
The name itself doesn’t necessarily imply a fairy. The art is more than a human being but less than a fairy. You can use some words that are more Indian in name also because the painting does look like one.
The name itself doesn’t necessarily imply a fairy. The art is more than a human being but less than a fairy. You can use some words that are more Indian in name also because the painting does look like one.
The name itself doesn’t necessarily imply a fairy. The art is more than a human being but less than a fairy. You can use some words that are more Indian in name also because the painting does look like one.
The name itself doesn’t necessarily imply a fairy. The art is more than a human being but less than a fairy. You can use some words that are more Indian in name also because the painting does look like one.
The name itself doesn’t necessarily imply a fairy. The art is more than a human being but less than a fairy. You can use some words that are more Indian in name also because the painting does look like one.