Tuesday 13 July 2010

If you could ride...

... a magic carpet, where would it take you?

Hmm, an interesting prompt from the Three Muses (who else?).

Well, firstly it would take me to the perfect excuse for posting this painting. I completed her a couple of weeks ago but not shared her beyond these four walls so far. She was inspired by Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, though she isn't necessarily her. I just wanted to paint an elegant lady with big hair (the Marge Simpson of her day). She is ironically titled 'The Weight of Responsibility'.

And so to the point of the magic carpet. Well, if you've a) seen the film 'The Duchess' with Keira 'far too pretty for her own good' Knightley; and b) like to dress up, then you might start getting a clue. My magic carpet ride would take me to...

Ha... got you. No, not the 18th Century boudoir of a spoilt rich chick, for who after all would wish to be centuries away from modern conveniences of antibiotics, central heating and online shopping? No, dear readers, my carpet (treated with Scotchguard naturally) would transport me to the wardrobe department of the BBC/Paramount production department. Oh imagine what fun it would be to run amok among all those dresses and shoes - and let's not mention the wigs... I think I could be happy for a week there...

20 comments:

  1. I love that whole time period, this painting is really incredible! I gasped when I saw it(O:

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  2. Oooo, Lisa, I absolutely love your Weight of Responsibility art piece! Her hair (and cleavage, :0) are awesome! Such a great piece, and very "Marge Simpson Of Today!" Great art!

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  3. She is gorgeous and I want to hitch a ride on your carpet, sounds like my kind of place.

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  4. wow! that is some hair. but she sure looks different than marge! ;)

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  5. hahaha!!! you can also take a detour to my costume room in malaysia ;) bet you'll find something you love here ... just make sure your purple wig dun fall off during the journey :))

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  6. I doubt there would me many costumes to fit me but I love the idea! And your artwork.xx

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  7. I love your Duchess with her Marge Simpson hair style and her very impressive cleavage! The wig is stupendous but, I fear, the lady wouldn't last long on the magic carpet before gravity took over.
    I love your dream of being able to spend a week trying on the costumes at the BBC. What a great idea.
    Fantastic, Wrightstuff.

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  8. Ha ha ha, a true magic carpet ride indeed! Your imagination is delicious and your painting exquisite. Can I come to the BBC too?

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  9. Magnificent, love that big hair!

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  10. Oh that would be so much fun,playing with the costumes and wigs! I love her and her hair!

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  11. I love your Duchess of Responsibility. (She has nice cleavage too!) I'd like to ride along on your fantasy trip, and escape into all those costumes and wigs. Sounds like great fun. Thanks for your creative contribution to this week's challenge!

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  12. I'm with you on the ride...I would love that! I love reading about that time and watching the movies, but you are right, no one would want to live without indoor plumbing!
    I LOVE this painting! I think I have to try some portrait painting!
    XoX

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  13. I think flying to Keira is the best idea! :O)

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  14. Ohh can I come too?! love what you've done with her hair!! great piece!

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  15. Wow, you are just too much!!! This is a fabulous drawing/painting. I love your imagination, too. Yes, it would be far more fun to try on all those beautiful gowns than to wash outfits with a scrubboard in a zinc #2 washtub.

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  16. Oh, you got me there, I love all those big hair and big dresses ... ;)

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  17. I would have to agree with you re: the wardrobe, that would be fun! another wonderful painting, love that hair!

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  18. Gorgeous one - ah, Marge Simpson, will she never cease to inspire?

    On another note, just givin you a heads up that your prize pack will be a little late - I stupidly convinced myself I could get all the prizes prepped and posted today, the day before I fly out to NYC. HAHA.

    So sorry for that - will get it off to you as soon as I get back! xx

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  19. A wonderful, evocative painting - and could I come with you to the BBC? It couldn't fail to be fun trying on all those costumes (which of course would fit like a glove)!!

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  20. Oh, take me with you please!!!!

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