Friday 6 May 2011

Diving in

Too much going on. Too much on the list. I wanted to paint last night but I was too antsy. I'd been antsy all day, not being able to settle long on any task before flipping to the next one. A mind full of projects, plans and expectations. I sat in front of a blank sheet of paper and wanted the result NOW. There was only one thing for it. Just dive in - it was, after all, going to be a seascape.

I set myself the task of painting without paintbrush. As you can probably tell, this was painted mostly using one finger! I employed an old credit card and bottle top towards the end for the final flourish. Readers of an earlier post this week will know what this illustrates!

It is of course Friday and ta-dah, I have something for Paint Party Friday! It might well look like a child's finger painting - but hey, it's paint on paper and it's Friday! (If Amelia is reading - look! More experimenting!!)

Now here's a slightly older painting which you, (yes, YOU!) can get your hands on. It is currently up for bidding in the Inspiration Avenue Auction for the Angel Faces Charity. Currently it stands at a mere snip of $20. Just look at her, she's imploring you to bid... Who could resist those eyes...?? And, if you don't like this, there's so much more to choose from!

36 comments:

  1. The painting is very vibrant, and I love that you didn't use a brush.

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  2. i know that ansy feeling, it descends upon me sometimes. I describe it like having a black jack in your underpants. i've learnt to sit with it and observe it, not fight it, because I know it will pass and when it does i often find that it has left a little gift.

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  3. I love your creative expression Lisa. Is that two humpback whales frolicking in the sunset I see? A happy place...keep painting!
    Best wishes for a wonderful weekend.
    Jeanne xxx

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  4. Ooo, I LOVE this! I'm so into abstract and colors lately that I just get excited when I see a fellow blogger doing abstract. :) Love your angel face, too. Her eyes are amazing!

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  5. You take finger painting to new levels Lisa. Love your experiment.

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  6. I so love that you did this with your hands! The colors are so vibrant. When I first saw it I thought of two whales going out to see at sunrise! Very cool!!! have a great day

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  7. Love experiments and having fun! It is a wonderful colorful abstract. The girl is lovely too.

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  8. Your piece is looking great. Love the color, texture and randomness of it. Abstract but still expressive. Fantastic! ;)

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  9. WOW - love this - the colours are so vibrant & the painting so magical. It makes a great addition to the TIC TOCC writing you did earlier in the week.

    I just did a post on a 'Brainstorm Garden' maybe it could help with your antsyness if you have time to read.

    I shall link this lovely painting to the TIC TOCC post next.

    Hope you feel calmer & very happy soon.
    Kat X

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  10. Well I think it is brilliant that you indulged your inner child and did a finger painting - I haven't done one of those since, well, longer than I care to remember!! It has such a wonderful child like feel to it - just loose and carefree!

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  11. She IS imploring you to bid, I can just see it in her eyes. I bet painting with your fingers was fun and relaxed you better than anything else. I can't believe I will see you next week in person for some painting fun!

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  12. I love how playful this is- I see two whales diving into the deep.....SO much fun to take time to play :) and I bet your mind was much more settled after playing!
    PPF Hugs,
    Stephanie

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  13. Fingerpainting! We should all go back to our earliest attempts at expression. This is great.

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  14. I love this a lot and would never have known you painted with your finger.....it turned out to be an amazing abstract. Adoring the reflection in the water....gorgeous work! I should try it sometime.

    Annabelle xx

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  15. Beautiful! Sometimes you have to think outside the box. Nothing wrong with a finger and a credit card! :-)

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  16. What a great way to paint and really emerce yourself in the process!I love the colors & reflection. Happy PPF! Theresa

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  17. Lovely paintings Lisa!!!! it is amazing what we can learn if we just take a risk here and there!!! wonderful work!!!

    Happy PPF

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  18. lovely'finger painting'...great colours.

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  19. I really like your beach! Go fingerpainting!!!

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  20. Terrific finger painting, yours looks heaps better than mine and I'm using brushes.....lol
    Enjoy the weekend, Annette x

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  21. Wow Lisa..I am mesmerized by this dazzling one..it feels like right where i am..hovering in creation....

    I love how you painted it with your hand...fabulous! I see and sense many reflections and a watery realm giving birth to so much COLOR..i feel like it is a vibrant portal of creation weaving through the waters...

    thankyou for this journeying adventure..as i gaz at it..it is like being in a dreamstate or meditative state..i will revisit this piece again and again...i LOVE it! Wow!!

    And yes I so i love the one you are auctioning too...brilliant and so special! Shine on!

    Hugs friend
    Victoria

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  22. Is the same as you do, the result is great ...
    Un abrazo

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  23. Finger painting! What fun! I hate it when I get that antsy feeling.

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  24. I love the movement of your painting and with the color, came out great I say. Your piece for the auction is lovely!

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  25. I love that you finger-painted this one! It's so vibrant and full of energy. Makes me want to dive right into the ocean and swim with the whales...

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  26. Hi Lisa. Experimenting is a great way of having something different on canvas. I like the colors. When I go back to look at it, there seems to be movement there. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend.

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  27. I love both your paintings. So different yet so beautiful!

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  28. how much fun did you have :)you can tell by the freedom and vibrant colour it was LOADS of fun!
    What beautiful imploring eyes your girl has too..yes I shall defo go and check out the auction..I can see her eyes filling up if I don't :) Have a good weekend x

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  29. Very emotional looking sea, seems dark and stormy to me. Have not finger painted in years but might be fun to try.

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  30. Lovely eyes beautiful work on the seascape too (doesn't show you were antsy LOL)

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  31. Blogger is playing up today with it´s comments service, my excuses if this post is a duplicate!
    Looks like you are having fun experimenting. :)

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  32. I LOVE the finger painting. I love finger painting to it's ultimate play. (Hope you used a glove!)

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  33. They are so beautiful! I agree - her expression is so sweet - and that first piece really got my attention. . . love them!
    You cracked me up - I also learned that Summer is actually Winter in Australia, which I never though of when naming the event! Oh, well. SO HAPPY to have you on board, there is a lot of interest so it should be a fun ride. And thank you for putting the button on your blog, I really appreciate it ;)
    See you soon, xoxoxo

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  34. fingerpainting, how fun! love the expressionism and the bright colors. Happy PPF!

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  35. What fun play - I think I'm going to give myself the same challenge soon... I love the freedom of not painting with a brush (and literally getting my hands dirty)!

    Congratulations on a successful auction :)

    xo
    Kristin

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  36. Finger painting is awesome and underrated. I still do it. I love how wild and expressive thsi piece is. Beautiful work of art.

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