Friday, June 13, 2014

Inspired by Queen Esther study!

This elephant knows it is good to be queen.  Queen Esther may not have been so sure about that but God certainly was.  I am doing a wonderful Beth Moore study of the book of Esther and I was painting and collaging this whimsical elephant - and I was inspired.  Even though I had trouble getting the colors right (she is more of an aqua color, her crown is more of a hot pink, and the wall behind her is an ochre yellow with orange and pink tones) - well I do sometime have trouble getting that right. Her ears are old maps painted with very fluid yellow acrylic paint.

I feel that my inner Matisse came out once again in the background - kind of a faded wallpaper (hard to see the design here) look on the wall.  Of course, she must be in one of her castle chambers - she is a queen after all!

I am linking to Paint Party Friday (here) and Summer of Color 2014 (here). Please go and see all the wonderful original art work in both sites.  Paint Party Friday is an all year gallery and Summer of Color is a 6 week challenge every June.  Don't just go and ogle the art - join in.  They both help keep me on track painting and blogging!

Thanks so much for visiting - leave a comment if you have time.  Have a blessed and creative weekend.
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25 comments:

  1. Tammie LeeJune 13, 2014 at 9:16 AM

    such a fun piece
    i love the front on view

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  2. Valerie-JaelJune 13, 2014 at 11:10 AM

    I love your whimsical elephant! Valerie

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  3. GlorV1June 13, 2014 at 12:53 PM

    I love your queen elephant Gina. Just awesome. The eyes are searching. Sweet!

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  4. KristinJune 13, 2014 at 4:09 PM

    xo!

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  5. GigglesJune 13, 2014 at 9:16 PM

    She is so sweet!

    Hugs Giggles

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  6. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAJune 13, 2014 at 11:09 PM

    She definitely looks like royalty in that gorgeous crown. A couples group in my Church did Beth Moore's "The Patriarchs" Bible study a couple of years ago, and I found it fascinating. Blessings!

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  7. Sharon FritchmanJune 14, 2014 at 1:57 AM

    Absolutely wonderful! I just love your adorable elephant!!! You used the SOC colors with such creativity!!!!

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  8. froebelsternchenJune 14, 2014 at 2:03 AM

    so lovely.. I love this so much! Great!

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  9. LailaJune 14, 2014 at 2:15 AM

    Lovely elephant, and a slim one as well.

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  10. dentheJune 14, 2014 at 3:58 AM

    Love your blue elephant with the yellow ears. The crown is so cute ...

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  11. sheila 77June 14, 2014 at 5:03 AM

    Oh what a lovely elephant, she looks so happy with her crown (I think she is she).

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  12. AnonymousJune 14, 2014 at 5:43 AM

    That background is beautiful, so soft with beautiful colors, and the elephant is Royal!!

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  13. DVArtistJune 14, 2014 at 9:31 AM

    Excellent!!! I love this post and the art.
    Happy weekend
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  14. CazJune 14, 2014 at 12:57 PM

    what an adorable elephant :-)

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  15. Paper rainbowJune 14, 2014 at 2:22 PM

    This is wonderful! As soon as I saw this beautiful elephant a huge smile lit up my face ! :) I love the whimsical style and your choice of colors. Yes it does gave a hint of matisse. And that is a v good thing !

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  16. AbelaJune 14, 2014 at 3:04 PM

    A blue and very high for a fairy elephant illusion. Saludos

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  17. GlorV1June 14, 2014 at 5:01 PM

    Love your sweet elephant.:)

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  18. Cindy McMathJune 14, 2014 at 7:42 PM

    She is lovely!

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  19. UnknownJune 15, 2014 at 8:40 AM

    I love your elephant!

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  20. Studio KaufmannJune 15, 2014 at 11:39 AM

    Queen Esther is so adorable! Cute. Happy PPF Emma x

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  21. minnemieJune 15, 2014 at 6:59 PM

    Aahhhh, I love it! Elephants rock any way they come, but a Queen Elephant is the absolute best:-) I do love that Esther study - did it a couple of years ago. Have you seen the movie One Night with the King? Excellent compliment to the study, I thought.

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  22. SLScheibeJune 16, 2014 at 8:51 AM

    Super sweet! Love the crown! :)

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  23. IleanaJune 16, 2014 at 10:09 AM

    Oh this is festive and fun and so fitting for Queen Esther. Have you read the books of Charles Swindoll where he profiles each Bible character. King David is my favorite!

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  24. KristinJune 17, 2014 at 9:21 PM

    Hi again! I just wanted to say congratulations on your win for week 1! Please email me your address to kdvanvalkenburgh@msn.com and I will get your new supplies right out. Thank you, xo

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  25. DeniseJune 22, 2014 at 8:03 AM

    Lucky Lady :) Congrats and enjoy Your new fun goodies.

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