Friday, November 2, 2012

En Pointe!

Hasn't been the most fruitful week artfully speaking.  Grandson has a fall break so my time was very occupied!!  I finished my ballerina over the weekend.  Her body is paint mixed with heavy gel medium and then highlighted with iridescent Shiva paint sticks.  Her "tutu" is made from scrunched up book pages (inspired by this blog - A Simpler Life  ).  The background is Dick Blick matte paints - inexpensive and they are very nice for matte opaque coverage.  This is another 6 x 12" canvas.  I wasn't sure about her midway through the painting - but I like her now.  I am linking to Paint Party Friday - go on over and check out the wonderful artwork links there.  Thanks so much for stopping by - love all your comments.
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47 comments:

  1. carol l mckennaNovember 2, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    Delightful and whimsical creation ~ well done ~ (A Creative Harbor) ^_^

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    1. bellefrogworksNovember 2, 2012 at 5:34 PM

      Thanks so much - the birds are fun to do

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    2. UnknownNovember 6, 2012 at 6:23 PM

      oh this is a super sweet piece Gina!!! wonderful work!!!!

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  2. AnonymousNovember 2, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    She's adorable! I love the contrast of those long delicate legs. Happy PPF!

    Caitlyn (ladyphlogiston)

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    1. bellefrogworksNovember 2, 2012 at 5:35 PM

      I thought they were a hoot myself! Thanks so much!

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  3. NettyNovember 2, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    Loving her, she is sooooo cute. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  4. Mary C. NasserNovember 2, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    So cute! Love the combination of colors and textures!!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  5. SiggadisartNovember 2, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    Love your little bird..

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  6. ~*~Patty SNovember 2, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    she's wonderful!
    and her tutu is too too wonderful...I Love everything/anything with book pages!

    Happy weekend to you
    oxo

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  7. dentheNovember 2, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    Love your bird-dancer! And congratulations to you! You are the winner of my art print! Go check out my blog ☺ ☺ ☺

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    1. bellefrogworksNovember 3, 2012 at 8:31 AM

      Thanks for the comment Denthe! I am so excited to win the art print. I love your work

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  8. Kat SlomaNovember 2, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    How cute! I love the idea of a bird en pointe. Happy PPF!

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  9. MollyNovember 2, 2012 at 6:27 PM

    wonderfully whimsical! i love her red hat and knobby knees!

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    1. bellefrogworksNovember 3, 2012 at 8:33 AM

      Thanks so much Molly - I too have knobby knees but can't dance at all!

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  10. FayeNovember 2, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    So adorable, Gina!!!

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  11. Terri MorseNovember 2, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    Oh, so cute and I love the way you've incorporated different textures!

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  12. LeoviNovember 3, 2012 at 3:04 AM

    Exquisite composition course is nice.

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  13. GinnyNovember 3, 2012 at 5:09 AM

    I love your ballerina. She is so cute. I really like all of the different things you used to create her. So glad your family and friends in NY and NJ are all ok.

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    1. bellefrogworksNovember 3, 2012 at 8:35 AM

      Thanks Ginny - I always thought I was a crafter - little did I know that I was a mixed media artist (crafter on canvas LOL) all along.

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  14. ChristineNovember 3, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    oh she is the cutest,lol lol

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  15. AnonymousNovember 3, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    I love everything about your ballerina, she's just perfect!

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  16. wednesdayNovember 3, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    Oh, what an adorable ballerina bird. Great job.

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  17. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfNovember 4, 2012 at 1:32 AM

    Ballerina looks fabulous! :) Have fun with your grandson. :)

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    1. bellefrogworksNovember 5, 2012 at 1:29 PM

      Thanks - I always have fun with my gs! He's a great kid!

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  18. K J DNovember 4, 2012 at 4:37 AM

    Such a happy piece...... cute too :)

    Karenx

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  19. bohemiannie! artNovember 4, 2012 at 5:36 AM

    She is just adorable. I love your mixed media!

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  20. Lisabella RussoNovember 4, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    Awww, I love her hat and flower, they're just so charming. What a sweet piece!

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    1. bellefrogworksNovember 5, 2012 at 1:32 PM

      Thank you for stopping by and for your wonderful comment!

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  21. PiaRomNovember 4, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    I totally love his skirt ♥♥♥

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  22. Lynn CohenNovember 4, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    She is so cute this little ballerina ... In her oh do IN scrunched skirt! HPPF!

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  23. lorikNovember 5, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    She is beautiful!! And I love her scrunched up skirt! She is looking very pleased with herself too:)
    Great drawing and love the coloursand textures! (would love to her on MoM!)

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    1. bellefrogworksNovember 6, 2012 at 5:48 AM

      Hey Lorik - didn't think she was orange enough or I would have - thanks for your lovely comment!

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  24. Carolyn DubeNovember 8, 2012 at 4:32 AM

    This is so fun and playful! I love her tutu & her pose! A very belated happy PPF!

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