Friday, June 14, 2013

she dreams of flight

She dreams of flight

face close up
 This was my WIP of about 2 weeks ago.  I showed it to a friend of mine and she told me what I do is "outsider art" (maybe I got that wrong)  She loved it by the way.  Anyway at least I have something to call my slightly bizarro style!!!

She was painted over an old painting that just didn't work - thus all the texture in the balloon.  I just used map stencils along with old atlas pages on her face and other stencils in the balloon background.  The map stencils on her face were sprayed with Liquitex white spray paint - I just love it because if you spray lightly you get this slightly ghostly coverage.  I am proud of the ears because they look like ears - LOL!  The balloon showed up first and the idea of the flying lady head just came to me as I was looking at the painting.

I am linking to Jenn Mclean's Artist Play Room (here) - the theme was the word bizarre - thought this painting fit the bill.  I am also linking to Paint Party Friday (here) hosted by the fabulous Eva and Kristin.  Check both of these sites to see the fantastic art posted there - better yet join in yourself on this or the next round.  Thanks so much for stopping by and have a blessed, art-filled weekend.


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35 comments:

  1. Mary C. NasserJune 14, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    Love the texture!
    Are you using the Artistcellar map stencils?
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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    1. bellefrogworksJune 15, 2013 at 7:17 AM

      I am - love them but only have 2! Thanks for the comment (I really like the effect of the white liquitex spray paint with them!)

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    2. Mary C. NasserJune 15, 2013 at 9:09 AM

      Yes, it looks great! Liquitex spray paint is fun to use with stencils...and I like that it is low odor. :)

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    3. Mary C. NasserJune 15, 2013 at 9:11 AM

      And I love the way you collaged the maps onto the substrate, too! :)

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  2. Tracey FKJune 14, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    this is really wonderful and I think it works beautifully... bizarre or not... although i didn't think it was too bizarre so maybe my brain is in tune with yours...xx

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    1. bellefrogworksJune 15, 2013 at 7:18 AM

      It's only mildly bizarre - I agree. I don't like to do dark paintings (as in very dark and not in color) but I really tend towards the slightly bizarre! Thanks for the comment!

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    2. GlorV1June 15, 2013 at 9:26 AM

      Tracey it's me Gloria. Sorry I have to comment here but I can't comment on your blog. Don't know why. Sorry bellefrogworks:(

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  3. Anne MandaJune 15, 2013 at 1:12 AM

    Very original and fascinating with beautiful colors! <3

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  4. FayeJune 15, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    While it is a bit bizarre and that really isn't my "thing", I really like this. The old painting texture gives it a lot of character. I think you paint not only ears but the whole head with a great deal of expertise. Gorgeous face.

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    1. bellefrogworksJune 15, 2013 at 7:20 AM

      Thank so much Faye - I am working on my faces and I know this one has very exaggerated eyes, that was somewhat on purpose because the poor thing is bald you see.

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  5. Currie SilverJune 15, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    wonderful!! wondrously so. love the whimsy.

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  6. AM ZafaranJune 15, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    I love it! It seems to convey so much...to me the fact that you used maps and balloon and the floating head is very meaningful. I can see my thoughts floating over regions on maps that I have never visited...

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    1. bellefrogworksJune 15, 2013 at 9:17 AM

      That is pretty much what I was thinking about - some of our best "trips" are in our imaginations. Thanks for your lovely comment.

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  7. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAJune 15, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    This is one of your best paintings yet! I love how well you molded her facial features, and those eyes are so expressive. Blessings!

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    1. bellefrogworksJune 15, 2013 at 9:18 AM

      Thank you for that encouraging comment. I have been trying to work on my drawing skills - especially faces. Blessings to you as well.

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  8. RitaJune 15, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    Great take on bizarre for APR! She's wonderful!! :)

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  9. GlorV1June 15, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    Hi bellefrogworks. Thank you for stopping by my PPF post. Your drawing skills are amazing and I do love your faces. Just beautiful. I left a comment for Tracey because I am having a hard time leaving a comment on her blog. Sorry about that. Have a wonderful day and thank you.

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    1. bellefrogworksJune 15, 2013 at 8:14 PM

      That's fine and thank you for your lovely comments - they are so encouraging.

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  10. AnonymousJune 16, 2013 at 2:15 AM

    Love your work, what a great thought of a floating head...wish mine could do that sometime. Bizzaro is great in my book. xox

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    1. bellefrogworksJune 16, 2013 at 10:42 AM

      Sometimes my head feels like it is floating - but not in a good way - LOL Thanks for stopping by and the lovely comment

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  11. ChristineJune 16, 2013 at 5:14 AM

    This is very creative, bizarre, yet so interesting, it draws the eye.

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    1. bellefrogworksJune 16, 2013 at 10:44 AM

      Thank you so much Christine - the one thing I learned painting this was to be true to my own vision - I was a bit nervous painting this - but it's what I saw.

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  12. dentheJune 16, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    I love your balloon-lady. She has such a sweet, wistful look on her face ....

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    1. bellefrogworksJune 16, 2013 at 10:45 AM

      Thanks Denise - you have always been an inspiration to me even though we are different in approach.

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  13. Paper rainbowJune 16, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    This is strange but very interesting, dream like colours are lovely! Fits so well with the theme. :)

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    1. bellefrogworksJune 16, 2013 at 10:45 AM

      Thanks so much - that's me strange (not so sure about the very interesting LOL)

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  14. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfJune 17, 2013 at 1:59 AM

    I like weird combinations and the face is just stunning. :)

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    1. bellefrogworksJune 18, 2013 at 4:14 PM

      Thanks so much - working on my faces - I am really enjoying it!

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  15. Lisabella RussoJune 19, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    Wonderful! The textures and the colors are so pretty... It's hard to find a name for what type of art art is, I'm not sure what would be most right, yours is so very fascinating.

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    1. bellefrogworksJune 21, 2013 at 7:01 AM

      Thank you so much for the encouraging comments.

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  16. VonnyKJune 24, 2013 at 3:03 AM

    I think it great, that face really drew me in. The textures on the balloon are fabulous. I think it is beautiful.
    Von

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