I labored over this piece quite intensely and I think it shows it (and not necessarily in a good way).
I was going for a modern-day take on Marie Antoinette: cool, regal, feminine, a bit excessive.
What are your thoughts?
Thanks for stopping by!
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P.S. I recorded an episode of the Paperclipping Roundtable yesterday. We discussed the issue of having craft A.D.D. — jumping from craft to craft. You can listen to it here.
Beautiful!!Can;t see anything showing in a bad way :-)) She’s very pretty and interesting, and I love everything about her!
Beautiful!!Can;t see anything showing in a bad way :-)) She’s very pretty and interesting, and I love everything about her!
Beautiful!!Can;t see anything showing in a bad way :-)) She’s very pretty and interesting, and I love everything about her!
Beautiful!!Can;t see anything showing in a bad way :-)) She’s very pretty and interesting, and I love everything about her!
Beautiful!!Can;t see anything showing in a bad way :-)) She’s very pretty and interesting, and I love everything about her!
I thought she looked a bit apprehensive, as if something off to the left is worrying her. I love the flowers and the background. They are cheerful and are a good contrast to her look.
I thought she looked a bit apprehensive, as if something off to the left is worrying her. I love the flowers and the background. They are cheerful and are a good contrast to her look.
I thought she looked a bit apprehensive, as if something off to the left is worrying her. I love the flowers and the background. They are cheerful and are a good contrast to her look.
I thought she looked a bit apprehensive, as if something off to the left is worrying her. I love the flowers and the background. They are cheerful and are a good contrast to her look.
I thought she looked a bit apprehensive, as if something off to the left is worrying her. I love the flowers and the background. They are cheerful and are a good contrast to her look.
I’m fascinated – I can’t see anything bad either – I might have missed you mentioning this but do you have plans for your 100 canvases when they are completed? What a commitment especially with all the other things you do – amazed!
I’m fascinated – I can’t see anything bad either – I might have missed you mentioning this but do you have plans for your 100 canvases when they are completed? What a commitment especially with all the other things you do – amazed!
I’m fascinated – I can’t see anything bad either – I might have missed you mentioning this but do you have plans for your 100 canvases when they are completed? What a commitment especially with all the other things you do – amazed!
I’m fascinated – I can’t see anything bad either – I might have missed you mentioning this but do you have plans for your 100 canvases when they are completed? What a commitment especially with all the other things you do – amazed!
I’m fascinated – I can’t see anything bad either – I might have missed you mentioning this but do you have plans for your 100 canvases when they are completed? What a commitment especially with all the other things you do – amazed!
I love the way you have used color. To me, she appears very feminine and dressed to suit her position. But her eyes give me the impression that she feels insecure and would rather be somewhere else. I had to keep looking at her before I figured that out, but good art is supposed to make you think and feel. Your work keeps getting better and better.
I love the way you have used color. To me, she appears very feminine and dressed to suit her position. But her eyes give me the impression that she feels insecure and would rather be somewhere else. I had to keep looking at her before I figured that out, but good art is supposed to make you think and feel. Your work keeps getting better and better.
I love the way you have used color. To me, she appears very feminine and dressed to suit her position. But her eyes give me the impression that she feels insecure and would rather be somewhere else. I had to keep looking at her before I figured that out, but good art is supposed to make you think and feel. Your work keeps getting better and better.
I love the way you have used color. To me, she appears very feminine and dressed to suit her position. But her eyes give me the impression that she feels insecure and would rather be somewhere else. I had to keep looking at her before I figured that out, but good art is supposed to make you think and feel. Your work keeps getting better and better.
I love the way you have used color. To me, she appears very feminine and dressed to suit her position. But her eyes give me the impression that she feels insecure and would rather be somewhere else. I had to keep looking at her before I figured that out, but good art is supposed to make you think and feel. Your work keeps getting better and better.
Love it! Looks a little like Jackie O too. I would so hang this in my home. You should make a stencil with the flowers you used on this piece. Thanks for sharing.
Love it! Looks a little like Jackie O too. I would so hang this in my home. You should make a stencil with the flowers you used on this piece. Thanks for sharing.
Love it! Looks a little like Jackie O too. I would so hang this in my home. You should make a stencil with the flowers you used on this piece. Thanks for sharing.
Love it! Looks a little like Jackie O too. I would so hang this in my home. You should make a stencil with the flowers you used on this piece. Thanks for sharing.
Love it! Looks a little like Jackie O too. I would so hang this in my home. You should make a stencil with the flowers you used on this piece. Thanks for sharing.
The floral background catches my eye.
The colors are wonderful and the woman is certainly regal.
The floral background catches my eye.
The colors are wonderful and the woman is certainly regal.
The floral background catches my eye.
The colors are wonderful and the woman is certainly regal.
The floral background catches my eye.
The colors are wonderful and the woman is certainly regal.
The floral background catches my eye.
The colors are wonderful and the woman is certainly regal.
I LOVE her…I do think she is more Jackie O than Marie Antoinette. Reagan for sure!
I LOVE her…I do think she is more Jackie O than Marie Antoinette. Reagan for sure!
I LOVE her…I do think she is more Jackie O than Marie Antoinette. Reagan for sure!
I LOVE her…I do think she is more Jackie O than Marie Antoinette. Reagan for sure!
I LOVE her…I do think she is more Jackie O than Marie Antoinette. Reagan for sure!
I really like this painting! Love the colors, the background. I really enjoy how you used complimentary colors with balance and tension at the same time.
I really like this painting! Love the colors, the background. I really enjoy how you used complimentary colors with balance and tension at the same time.
I really like this painting! Love the colors, the background. I really enjoy how you used complimentary colors with balance and tension at the same time.
I really like this painting! Love the colors, the background. I really enjoy how you used complimentary colors with balance and tension at the same time.
I really like this painting! Love the colors, the background. I really enjoy how you used complimentary colors with balance and tension at the same time.
WOW, she is beautiful!!! I LOVE THIS!! Yes, she does look worried but that’s ok, makes me love it more. THE FLOWERS ROCK!! I can never tire of your faces!!
WOW, she is beautiful!!! I LOVE THIS!! Yes, she does look worried but that’s ok, makes me love it more. THE FLOWERS ROCK!! I can never tire of your faces!!
WOW, she is beautiful!!! I LOVE THIS!! Yes, she does look worried but that’s ok, makes me love it more. THE FLOWERS ROCK!! I can never tire of your faces!!
WOW, she is beautiful!!! I LOVE THIS!! Yes, she does look worried but that’s ok, makes me love it more. THE FLOWERS ROCK!! I can never tire of your faces!!
WOW, she is beautiful!!! I LOVE THIS!! Yes, she does look worried but that’s ok, makes me love it more. THE FLOWERS ROCK!! I can never tire of your faces!!
Julie, I like this canvas very much what is not to like? The fact that you labored over it just makes it that much more precious.
Julie, I like this canvas very much what is not to like? The fact that you labored over it just makes it that much more precious.
Julie, I like this canvas very much what is not to like? The fact that you labored over it just makes it that much more precious.
Julie, I like this canvas very much what is not to like? The fact that you labored over it just makes it that much more precious.
Julie, I like this canvas very much what is not to like? The fact that you labored over it just makes it that much more precious.
I really like this one- I think you got the dimensions on the face spot on, the same with the flowers which look like they are in the background.
Well done!
I really like this one- I think you got the dimensions on the face spot on, the same with the flowers which look like they are in the background.
Well done!
I really like this one- I think you got the dimensions on the face spot on, the same with the flowers which look like they are in the background.
Well done!
I really like this one- I think you got the dimensions on the face spot on, the same with the flowers which look like they are in the background.
Well done!
I really like this one- I think you got the dimensions on the face spot on, the same with the flowers which look like they are in the background.
Well done!
Oh Julie we are always harder on ourselves. Caribbean feel to me and I love her… and she certainly is regal!!!
Oh Julie we are always harder on ourselves. Caribbean feel to me and I love her… and she certainly is regal!!!
Oh Julie we are always harder on ourselves. Caribbean feel to me and I love her… and she certainly is regal!!!
Oh Julie we are always harder on ourselves. Caribbean feel to me and I love her… and she certainly is regal!!!
Oh Julie we are always harder on ourselves. Caribbean feel to me and I love her… and she certainly is regal!!!
Love IT! This is the BEST one yet…I love the colors, the expression, the “festive” mood. A really NICE piece! Thanks for sharing your work!
Love IT! This is the BEST one yet…I love the colors, the expression, the “festive” mood. A really NICE piece! Thanks for sharing your work!
Love IT! This is the BEST one yet…I love the colors, the expression, the “festive” mood. A really NICE piece! Thanks for sharing your work!
Love IT! This is the BEST one yet…I love the colors, the expression, the “festive” mood. A really NICE piece! Thanks for sharing your work!
Love IT! This is the BEST one yet…I love the colors, the expression, the “festive” mood. A really NICE piece! Thanks for sharing your work!
I like her!!!
I like her!!!
I like her!!!
I like her!!!
I like her!!!
She is beautiful! Love the flowers! Definitely my favorite!!
She is beautiful! Love the flowers! Definitely my favorite!!
She is beautiful! Love the flowers! Definitely my favorite!!
She is beautiful! Love the flowers! Definitely my favorite!!
She is beautiful! Love the flowers! Definitely my favorite!!
I like the colors and the flowers.
I like the colors and the flowers.
I like the colors and the flowers.
I like the colors and the flowers.
I like the colors and the flowers.
At first glance I saw a regal African woman, a queen, dressed in Western clothing. Maybe a U.N. representative?? Her features aren’t African, but the long neck, the style of the hat and the large earrings give her that feel. For me, that is. Your mileage may vary. And she doesn’t look worried to me. She looks very self-assured, as tho she’s waiting for someone.
At first glance I saw a regal African woman, a queen, dressed in Western clothing. Maybe a U.N. representative?? Her features aren’t African, but the long neck, the style of the hat and the large earrings give her that feel. For me, that is. Your mileage may vary. And she doesn’t look worried to me. She looks very self-assured, as tho she’s waiting for someone.
At first glance I saw a regal African woman, a queen, dressed in Western clothing. Maybe a U.N. representative?? Her features aren’t African, but the long neck, the style of the hat and the large earrings give her that feel. For me, that is. Your mileage may vary. And she doesn’t look worried to me. She looks very self-assured, as tho she’s waiting for someone.
At first glance I saw a regal African woman, a queen, dressed in Western clothing. Maybe a U.N. representative?? Her features aren’t African, but the long neck, the style of the hat and the large earrings give her that feel. For me, that is. Your mileage may vary. And she doesn’t look worried to me. She looks very self-assured, as tho she’s waiting for someone.
At first glance I saw a regal African woman, a queen, dressed in Western clothing. Maybe a U.N. representative?? Her features aren’t African, but the long neck, the style of the hat and the large earrings give her that feel. For me, that is. Your mileage may vary. And she doesn’t look worried to me. She looks very self-assured, as tho she’s waiting for someone.
I love it it is so pretty. I really like the way the colors pop and contrast with the black and white.
I love it it is so pretty. I really like the way the colors pop and contrast with the black and white.
I love it it is so pretty. I really like the way the colors pop and contrast with the black and white.
I love it it is so pretty. I really like the way the colors pop and contrast with the black and white.
I love it it is so pretty. I really like the way the colors pop and contrast with the black and white.
It is really good, Julie. Don’t be so hard on yourself!
It is really good, Julie. Don’t be so hard on yourself!
It is really good, Julie. Don’t be so hard on yourself!
It is really good, Julie. Don’t be so hard on yourself!
It is really good, Julie. Don’t be so hard on yourself!
No plan at all. 🙂
No plan at all. 🙂
No plan at all. 🙂
No plan at all. 🙂
No plan at all. 🙂
Funny that you see something different from what we see. I like her as well.
Funny that you see something different from what we see. I like her as well.
Funny that you see something different from what we see. I like her as well.
Funny that you see something different from what we see. I like her as well.
Funny that you see something different from what we see. I like her as well.
Regal but apprehensive. Those were the first words that popped into my head when I saw this painting. I love it when a picture speaks to me. This one did. It’s just lovely Julie.
Regal but apprehensive. Those were the first words that popped into my head when I saw this painting. I love it when a picture speaks to me. This one did. It’s just lovely Julie.
Regal but apprehensive. Those were the first words that popped into my head when I saw this painting. I love it when a picture speaks to me. This one did. It’s just lovely Julie.
Regal but apprehensive. Those were the first words that popped into my head when I saw this painting. I love it when a picture speaks to me. This one did. It’s just lovely Julie.
Regal but apprehensive. Those were the first words that popped into my head when I saw this painting. I love it when a picture speaks to me. This one did. It’s just lovely Julie.
Personally, I don’t think it’s overworked….it’s beautiful. Anybody would love her on their wall. No doubt about your commitment to 100 canvases.
Personally, I don’t think it’s overworked….it’s beautiful. Anybody would love her on their wall. No doubt about your commitment to 100 canvases.
Personally, I don’t think it’s overworked….it’s beautiful. Anybody would love her on their wall. No doubt about your commitment to 100 canvases.
Personally, I don’t think it’s overworked….it’s beautiful. Anybody would love her on their wall. No doubt about your commitment to 100 canvases.
Personally, I don’t think it’s overworked….it’s beautiful. Anybody would love her on their wall. No doubt about your commitment to 100 canvases.
Julie, I completely disagree with your self-assessment of this painting — in fact, I think it is one of the best you’ve ever done. It’s presence is amazing. xoxo
Julie, I completely disagree with your self-assessment of this painting — in fact, I think it is one of the best you’ve ever done. It’s presence is amazing. xoxo
Julie, I completely disagree with your self-assessment of this painting — in fact, I think it is one of the best you’ve ever done. It’s presence is amazing. xoxo
Julie, I completely disagree with your self-assessment of this painting — in fact, I think it is one of the best you’ve ever done. It’s presence is amazing. xoxo
Julie, I completely disagree with your self-assessment of this painting — in fact, I think it is one of the best you’ve ever done. It’s presence is amazing. xoxo
gorgeous! nothing spices up a “simple” flower more then an uneven, weird textured, funky background. love it
gorgeous! nothing spices up a “simple” flower more then an uneven, weird textured, funky background. love it
gorgeous! nothing spices up a “simple” flower more then an uneven, weird textured, funky background. love it
gorgeous! nothing spices up a “simple” flower more then an uneven, weird textured, funky background. love it
gorgeous! nothing spices up a “simple” flower more then an uneven, weird textured, funky background. love it
She seems like a modern day African queen, to me. Also see the Jackie O that others mentioned. I really like her. Can’t wait to hear the roundtable. I definitely have that issue!
She seems like a modern day African queen, to me. Also see the Jackie O that others mentioned. I really like her. Can’t wait to hear the roundtable. I definitely have that issue!
She seems like a modern day African queen, to me. Also see the Jackie O that others mentioned. I really like her. Can’t wait to hear the roundtable. I definitely have that issue!
She seems like a modern day African queen, to me. Also see the Jackie O that others mentioned. I really like her. Can’t wait to hear the roundtable. I definitely have that issue!
She seems like a modern day African queen, to me. Also see the Jackie O that others mentioned. I really like her. Can’t wait to hear the roundtable. I definitely have that issue!
I love this. It is elegantly majestic and definitely not excessive. Pushed all the right buttons for me when I saw it. Wonderful, creative work.
I love this. It is elegantly majestic and definitely not excessive. Pushed all the right buttons for me when I saw it. Wonderful, creative work.
I love this. It is elegantly majestic and definitely not excessive. Pushed all the right buttons for me when I saw it. Wonderful, creative work.
I love this. It is elegantly majestic and definitely not excessive. Pushed all the right buttons for me when I saw it. Wonderful, creative work.
I love this. It is elegantly majestic and definitely not excessive. Pushed all the right buttons for me when I saw it. Wonderful, creative work.
I love your paintings! She definitely looks regal, very classic dress like Jackie O. Your use of color is gorgeous and fresh. It really appeals to me. You ROCK!
I love your paintings! She definitely looks regal, very classic dress like Jackie O. Your use of color is gorgeous and fresh. It really appeals to me. You ROCK!
I love your paintings! She definitely looks regal, very classic dress like Jackie O. Your use of color is gorgeous and fresh. It really appeals to me. You ROCK!
I love your paintings! She definitely looks regal, very classic dress like Jackie O. Your use of color is gorgeous and fresh. It really appeals to me. You ROCK!
I love your paintings! She definitely looks regal, very classic dress like Jackie O. Your use of color is gorgeous and fresh. It really appeals to me. You ROCK!
I see apprehension in her carriage as if unsure of the proper protocol to express herself or even unwilling to reveal herself in a new situation or unable to speak the language she is listening to…..
I see apprehension in her carriage as if unsure of the proper protocol to express herself or even unwilling to reveal herself in a new situation or unable to speak the language she is listening to…..
I see apprehension in her carriage as if unsure of the proper protocol to express herself or even unwilling to reveal herself in a new situation or unable to speak the language she is listening to…..
I see apprehension in her carriage as if unsure of the proper protocol to express herself or even unwilling to reveal herself in a new situation or unable to speak the language she is listening to…..
I see apprehension in her carriage as if unsure of the proper protocol to express herself or even unwilling to reveal herself in a new situation or unable to speak the language she is listening to…..
You’ve really jumped to a new level with this one, Julie. Congratulations. Good composition, great color (as always), and she just oozes personality. Truly one of your very, very best.
You’ve really jumped to a new level with this one, Julie. Congratulations. Good composition, great color (as always), and she just oozes personality. Truly one of your very, very best.
You’ve really jumped to a new level with this one, Julie. Congratulations. Good composition, great color (as always), and she just oozes personality. Truly one of your very, very best.
You’ve really jumped to a new level with this one, Julie. Congratulations. Good composition, great color (as always), and she just oozes personality. Truly one of your very, very best.
You’ve really jumped to a new level with this one, Julie. Congratulations. Good composition, great color (as always), and she just oozes personality. Truly one of your very, very best.
julie, i like her! i just got done listening to the round table discussion. did you say your favorite pick was liquitex matte medium because you can write over it? the link in their thing was gloss, so i got confused.
julie, i like her! i just got done listening to the round table discussion. did you say your favorite pick was liquitex matte medium because you can write over it? the link in their thing was gloss, so i got confused.
julie, i like her! i just got done listening to the round table discussion. did you say your favorite pick was liquitex matte medium because you can write over it? the link in their thing was gloss, so i got confused.
julie, i like her! i just got done listening to the round table discussion. did you say your favorite pick was liquitex matte medium because you can write over it? the link in their thing was gloss, so i got confused.
julie, i like her! i just got done listening to the round table discussion. did you say your favorite pick was liquitex matte medium because you can write over it? the link in their thing was gloss, so i got confused.
Yes, its matte medium that I like! 🙂
Yes, its matte medium that I like! 🙂
Yes, its matte medium that I like! 🙂
Yes, its matte medium that I like! 🙂
Yes, its matte medium that I like! 🙂
I think she is gorgeous! LOVE the flowers – so unique!
I think she is gorgeous! LOVE the flowers – so unique!
I think she is gorgeous! LOVE the flowers – so unique!
I think she is gorgeous! LOVE the flowers – so unique!
I think she is gorgeous! LOVE the flowers – so unique!
Lovely. I see grace and alertness and presence.
Lovely. I see grace and alertness and presence.
Lovely. I see grace and alertness and presence.
Lovely. I see grace and alertness and presence.
Lovely. I see grace and alertness and presence.
Julie, did you ever think of selling prints and originals of your artwork??? I’d be glad to buy your artwork!!!
Julie, did you ever think of selling prints and originals of your artwork??? I’d be glad to buy your artwork!!!
Julie, did you ever think of selling prints and originals of your artwork??? I’d be glad to buy your artwork!!!
Julie, did you ever think of selling prints and originals of your artwork??? I’d be glad to buy your artwork!!!
Julie, did you ever think of selling prints and originals of your artwork??? I’d be glad to buy your artwork!!!
I think it is absolutely gorgeous!! I would love to one day see a time lapse video of you painting one of your canvases. 🙂 I like how you painted the edges black.. I usually continue the painting on the front over to the sides. The black looks really nice and polished, I’ll have to remember that.
I think it is absolutely gorgeous!! I would love to one day see a time lapse video of you painting one of your canvases. 🙂 I like how you painted the edges black.. I usually continue the painting on the front over to the sides. The black looks really nice and polished, I’ll have to remember that.
I think it is absolutely gorgeous!! I would love to one day see a time lapse video of you painting one of your canvases. 🙂 I like how you painted the edges black.. I usually continue the painting on the front over to the sides. The black looks really nice and polished, I’ll have to remember that.
I think it is absolutely gorgeous!! I would love to one day see a time lapse video of you painting one of your canvases. 🙂 I like how you painted the edges black.. I usually continue the painting on the front over to the sides. The black looks really nice and polished, I’ll have to remember that.
I think it is absolutely gorgeous!! I would love to one day see a time lapse video of you painting one of your canvases. 🙂 I like how you painted the edges black.. I usually continue the painting on the front over to the sides. The black looks really nice and polished, I’ll have to remember that.
I l.o.v.e. it!
I l.o.v.e. it!
I l.o.v.e. it!
I l.o.v.e. it!
I l.o.v.e. it!
I don’t see anything wrong – just love the face and the way she is looking away. You inspire me every day!
Thanks for sharing!
Carmen L
I don’t see anything wrong – just love the face and the way she is looking away. You inspire me every day!
Thanks for sharing!
Carmen L
I don’t see anything wrong – just love the face and the way she is looking away. You inspire me every day!
Thanks for sharing!
Carmen L
I don’t see anything wrong – just love the face and the way she is looking away. You inspire me every day!
Thanks for sharing!
Carmen L
I don’t see anything wrong – just love the face and the way she is looking away. You inspire me every day!
Thanks for sharing!
Carmen L
I love all the colors so beautiful..
Sandy 🙂
I love all the colors so beautiful..
Sandy 🙂
I love all the colors so beautiful..
Sandy 🙂
I love all the colors so beautiful..
Sandy 🙂
I love all the colors so beautiful..
Sandy 🙂
Julie, I love the energy of your paintings – especially this one. Have you considered a light, barely there glaze, maybe buff or off white, to push the flowers to the background and bring the person to the front? Easy enough to play with on a printed copy – or not.
It’s really a very pleasant painting to ponder. Sue
Julie, I love the energy of your paintings – especially this one. Have you considered a light, barely there glaze, maybe buff or off white, to push the flowers to the background and bring the person to the front? Easy enough to play with on a printed copy – or not.
It’s really a very pleasant painting to ponder. Sue
Julie, I love the energy of your paintings – especially this one. Have you considered a light, barely there glaze, maybe buff or off white, to push the flowers to the background and bring the person to the front? Easy enough to play with on a printed copy – or not.
It’s really a very pleasant painting to ponder. Sue
Julie, I love the energy of your paintings – especially this one. Have you considered a light, barely there glaze, maybe buff or off white, to push the flowers to the background and bring the person to the front? Easy enough to play with on a printed copy – or not.
It’s really a very pleasant painting to ponder. Sue
Julie, I love the energy of your paintings – especially this one. Have you considered a light, barely there glaze, maybe buff or off white, to push the flowers to the background and bring the person to the front? Easy enough to play with on a printed copy – or not.
It’s really a very pleasant painting to ponder. Sue