Sunday 1 May 2011

Wood nymph


She's hiding in the morning mist, tangled in the creepers and vines after a night of play. She looks rather thoughtful and perhaps a little sad. Is she jealous perhaps of her mortal cousins who roam the towns and cities freely, driving in their cars, slaves to their media and always rushing, rushing, rushing?

I don't think so. I believe she wishes we saw as she does and played to the beat of nature's rhythm.

For Sunday Sketches.

A layer of powder blue acrylic topped with some flowery tissue. A dash more paint, then a coloured pencil sketch on top.

Now, while I've got you... Don't even think of dashing off until you've popped over here. There's a wonderful opportunity to get your hands on some beautiful creations handmade by artisans from across the globe. And, what's more, every penny you pay will go to the wonderful Angel Faces Charity which helps young girl's who have suffered terrible burn injuries. You might even find something from me...

The auction runs from May 1st to May 7th. Post goes live later today - keep checking!

22 comments:

  1. wow. I like how you combined the flower paper with the girl.It looks really cool. I am off to view your link and read your books review- been looking for a new author :)

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  2. I loved how you combined her with the soft color palette--wonderful!

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  3. This is a gorgeous piece, she is beautiful. I love the way you used the tissue paper, very cool.

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  4. Oh I love this, Lisa... Thank you for sharing your process - such beautiful results!

    xo
    Kristin

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  5. just beautiful, along with the description.

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  6. I love her thanks for sharing the process!!! I have my eye on a few pieces at the auction too.
    cheers, dana

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  7. So lovely...
    I love the layers...and the moodiness.
    The colour is unusual and works very well...
    Happy May Lisa!
    xo

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  8. The paper texture is amazing! I love your color palette for this piece and better yet, the placement of her hair. You just absolutely rock.

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  9. This is gorgeous and wonderful! So dreamy and mysterious. Love that you shared how you did this, thank you!

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  10. Stunning! Love the layers. She is soo beautiful! And what a great cause, oh my, will have a look!

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  11. Wow Lisa..she is gorgeous..i love the blue-lit mist..so ethereal and dream-like..she has a gorgeous soul and there is such a softness and lightness and pure beauty emanating from her! Gorgeous gorgeous work!
    Hugs
    Victoria~

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  12. Beautiful piece and loving all the layers.

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  13. I love the ethereal quality of it!

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  14. I am in love with the color of this and the texture...i agree, very ethereal indeed!

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  15. How pretty, love the overylay with the vines and leaves!

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  16. great idea on the sketch over the paper! She turned out perfectly!

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  17. Lisa, she is beautiful and I appreciate you sharing the techniques/steps you took to make her (as well as your other art). Half the things you mention, I never think of attempting myself! I love her. Very nice job. Happy SS! :)

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  18. Wonderful sketch...beautiful and mystical!

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  19. blue is my favourite colour and i love love this! *_*

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