So, I started with this very cool background.
Then I added a girl.
Then I decided it needed to be night and I ruined it.
Total frustration! I can't get the background like I want!
Now, I just want to have fun!
I'm taking Juliette Crane's e-course, How to Create Whimsical Animals. These images are from sketchbook week. This class is wonderful (and we just started week two!). There are no other six week courses out there that focus on animals. Trust me, I've looked. Juliette has a very free, intuitive style and I enjoy that a lot. Hopefully taking a break from my other painting will help me to get it where I want it to go. The girl is so cute. She needs an awesome background. It will get there I'm sure.
Juliette's course is available until August 2013. There is plenty of time to join in the fun. I'll be posting my work for the course so, stay tuned!
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I love these! Makes me want to take the course, just for a break and some whimsy! Thank you so much for sharing! ♥
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your kind words, Shelly. Going whimsy always cheers me up!
DeleteLynda, your background in the first photo was very very beautiful! But don't worry about ruining it, you'll eventually make it even better.
ReplyDeletelove hearing that, Lucy :) completely what i was about to say...and i'm so happy lynda that you had the courage to just go for it. that's huge in itself :)
DeleteThanks, Lucy and Juliette. The background pictured above is attempt number four! I know it'll come when it's ready to.
DeleteOh, Lynda, I know the frustration that comes with second guessing your original background. I think your painting is lovely and the girl and her bunny are delightful! At least you have the photo of the background you loved. Have you considered printing the photo and gluing it to canvas for a semi- second chance?
ReplyDeleteThe girl was glued to the background. I enlarged a sketch from my sketchbook and added it to the background that has now been painted over. Backgrounds are just for play, right?
DeleteHi, Lynda! I'm sure that background is already evolving into something wonderful, that's going to make your girl shine even more! Thanks for sharing your frustration; we all have these moments where we feel we can improve something on the painting/collage just to regret it a few minutes later! But it's all part of the process... we have to trust it. Ohhh those butterflies in the stomach just before you start to make the change!! Priceless! I love that first picture where you show your inspiration for the first colors. Very neat :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sandra for the words of encouragement. It's so nice to know I'm not alone and have other friends who know exactly how I feel! It's only paint right?
Deletethank you so much, lynda, for sharing your thoughts about class and your work! i am truly honored to have you in class. and i am very excited to see what else you create :)
ReplyDeletexo, juliette
Oh, Juliette, you are so sweet! I love your classes and you are a steadfast reminder of how a piece can evolve and change and will be even better that originally expected.
DeleteLynda,
ReplyDeleteYour animals are so whimsy! I'm sad I'm not taking Juliette's class now! I see Mindy's influence in your art, as well, along with your own style. I love seeing your journey in Juliette's class! Please keep sharing!