Have you ever been to see Cirque du Soleil? It's like watching the most incredible Hollywood effects but they are real. Your eyes and brain start up arguments about what exactly they are seeing and debate how these artists could possibly perform the most intricate of moves. The colours flow like paint and the costumes swirl and all the while this incredible haunting music floats around you like silk, wrapping you and mesmerising you with its spell.
This is my tribute to the colourful performers and my entry for Inspiration Avenue's Circus challenge. I've been looking forward to painting it all week - as soon as I saw the prompt, it just popped in my mind and I just knew. I've dibbed and dabbed all evening with a somewhat varied soundtrack. It started with coverage from Glastonbury and finished with a spot of flamenco. Make of that what you will! The paint isn't even dry yet, so I've photographed which leaches a bit of the colour out - I really went for vibrancy.
Now, shall I run away and join the circus or just go to bed... Decisions, decisions...
Acrylic on canvas paper.
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Oh what fun this piece is. I have never seen them but everyone says their performances are amazing.
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wow - you are amazingly creative! such a strong piece of work again :)
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Amelia.x
I have had the pleasure of seeing Cirque du Soleil on several occasions and you're right, they are amazing! Your painting turned out beautifully.
ReplyDeleteMystical, magical movement! You've captured all of the feeling in this piece.
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Here I am again visiting your blog. I'm amazed and inspired by this piece! Cirque du Soleil is such an incredible show to experience and this really captures the emotion of it all!
ReplyDeleteI am simply amazed that you were able to pull this off in less than a week. I really love it.
ReplyDeleteI came for the tea party, but i stayed for the eye candy in images and words. A Delightful Blog, indeed!
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Rhonda Roo
(Roo's Treehouse)
Oh this is great Lisa. I love it. Cirque du Soleil is so inspiring. I've only seen one in Vegas and felt the same way. The artistry is incredible and the performers amazing.
ReplyDeleteGlad you played along....your painting is awesome.
wow sweet piece that sure captures the compassion of the theme
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous..magnificent!! A true beauty!
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I haven't seen the Cirque (I definitely want to at some point!) but you have captured my impression of it - kind of very dark and exciting and mysterious! I love painting to music too :)
ReplyDeleteOh I have seen them and what a great inspiration to draw from.. you captured it beautifully! It's never too late to DREAM about running away to the circus!!
ReplyDeleteI love this beauty ~ I can just picture her flying through the air performing her magic. The darkness and light you've painted really captures the dramatic atmosphere.
ReplyDeleteIf I could be her, I'd run away to join the circus tomorrow. Well then, ahem. I guess I will stay here working away at my computer ;D
i really like your painting! It's dark, it's moody, it's feathery, it's mysterious......AWESOME
ReplyDeleteThis looks beautiful! I would love to see this show. Hope one day. :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this piece- you really caught the movement of the Cirque and those colors- wow!
ReplyDeleteLovely! I can see that the music sent you in different creative directions, all coming together quite nicely in the end. Love it!
ReplyDeleteDark and moody is right, with great page compostition and lovely directional lines for your eye to follow. Enjoying!
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