I finished my journal page last night, the little rose girl. The roses are from an old book about roses I bought at a second hand shop. It has these beautiful illustrations of all kinds of roses on extra pages pasted in. I must admit I always feel slightly guilty when ripping the pages out, but are so lovely and I do put them to good use. At least that's what I tell myself. I used them both underneath the paint, with a whole page pasted down before adding the colour, and as cut outs to add at the end.
I also found a butterfly lying around on my desk. I had cut it out some weeks ago for another page, but hadn't used it. Sometimes it's good if you're desk isn't too tidied up ;)
The page turned out to be about thorns and roses. About the good and bad things we encounter on our journey that is our life. It all depends on the balance. And your attitude.
A very happy Paint Party Friday full of roses!
Absolutely beautiful and so well done ~ Love it! ~namaste, carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF ^_^
ReplyDeleteLovely work, such interesting layers and beautiful colors! <3
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way when using books in my art - but I still use them - actually I think I might be addicted to them. Love how you have used lights and darks to bring her to life!!
ReplyDeleteI think we all feel guilty about the books, but much better to do what you've done and create something beautiful than have a book sitting around unloved and never opened!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful piece, the roses add the perfect touch!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful page. I love how you used the roses and the leaves in her hair. I love the face, too -- it's real, as opposed to cutesy or cartoonish and I really like that. I know what you mean about tearing up pages; I've had that feeling often. But I think it's a wonderful way to use something that would otherwise be hidden away and ignored,
ReplyDeleteGorgeous page! Her face is really interesting and pensive - wonder what she is thinking...
ReplyDeleteI Love , I Love , I Love gorgeous!
ReplyDeletethe color is intriguing
-KAT-
Truly a very lovely piece and well executed. Adore your choice of colour and composition and texture. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, I like the color contrast with pink. Saludos
ReplyDeleteThis is so whimsical and ethereal.
ReplyDeleteThe colors are amazing.
Happy PPF!
Sheri Cook
HAPPY HORSE STUDIO
I love the colour palette and the textures in this... I love ripping up books, it feels deliciously naughty to me... now feeling that this might make me a bad person.... it horrifies my daughter who is so precious with her books, she often borrows a copy of a bought book from the library so she can keep her copy pristine... have no idea where she came from to tell you the truth ... lovely page and happy ppf
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE. The painting and the writing... such lovely textures. xoxo
ReplyDeleteThis is really beautiful. I love her look and the rose is just awesome. I like your style. Thanks for sharing. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteThis is such an incredible piece. The colour pallette is amazing. Between it and the facial features, it's just crazy good. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the inspiration. I love how your face emerges from the background.
ReplyDeleteRinda
Very expressive!
ReplyDeleteThis color is beautiful for painting a face. It makes her look like a bronze statue that has that gorgeous patina from being out in the weather. And all the little bits of white look like snow.
ReplyDeleteWow these are beautiful. I love the face such expression.
ReplyDeleteNicole/Beadwright
Roses, perfect timing for Valentines & gorgeous work!
ReplyDeleteThis is just gorgeous...the rose colour adds so much magic...beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Beautiful..such a gorgeous ethereal feel to this piece..very serene and enchanting and a fairy-tale magical energy! Love it!And the color palette is blissful!
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