I will have to resort to a description from memory. It was a textured background dripped with alcohol inks. Pinks with a hint of peach and a simple charcoal outline of a face - hairless and wearing what looked like a swimming cap.
Ten minutes later and Lola was looking at me. She's tapping her shoe to a flamenco rhythm. She wants to dance, buy first she's going to finish this glass of Sangria and attract the attention of Raoul...
I love to do quick sketches, to watch a face appear and smirk at me ready to tell their tale. I had quite a painty evening - you know it's been good when you discover green and purple stains up your arms and in your fingernails. I'm such a messy girl!
Today is pretty special if you're a Brit and hold even the slightest regard for sport. For the first time in 74 years a Brit will compete in the men's final at Wimbledon. No pressure Andy...
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oh she is gorgeous - her layers are full of beautiful color.
ReplyDeleteenjoy the match!
oh my gosh! I love this, the colors, the story...she's awesome! I hope Andy wins!
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ReplyDeleteLola is beautiful ~ jazzy lady ~ love the scarf around her head ~~ thanks, ^_^ (A Creative Harbor)
ReplyDeleteWonderful! I can just see her dancing away with Raoul.
ReplyDeleteI love her, wish I felt like that....Valerie
ReplyDeleteBeautiful piece...love the colors and the emotion!
ReplyDeletemy husband got up early to watch Wimbledon, although he's a Federer fan!
ReplyDeleteLove your girl, vivid features.
Well, I love Lola! And her story is great! I try hard to take pictures of stuff in progress, but sometimes the muse just runs away with things... :)
ReplyDeleteOh I always do that too, always in a hurry and not taking any pictures of the process. How are you coping with the rain :(
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She's lovely. I also like working fast and just seeing what happens.
ReplyDeleteHave a blast!
Lola is fabulous :D XXX
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful..she looks deeply soulful and full of stories and treasures kept hidden in the heart. Wonderful!
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Wow, it's extraordinary that the painting was completed in 10 minutes! Really vibrant colours and feel to it.
ReplyDelete10 minutes.... wow.... fabulous gypsy flamenco spirit, I agree! as Garcia Lorca would say, she has 'duende'
ReplyDelete:) I was rooting for Andy Murray. She is stunning. I am glad I am not the only messy painter when I look at my nails and wonder why I bothered to put nail polish on!!
ReplyDeletewonderful to see your colorful piece and to imagine it unfolding.
ReplyDeleteps i had a giggle over naming my fairy Wanda, thanks,
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful piece, Lisa. I love the colours and mix in this one. It's beautiful. Thank you for continuing to inspire us. :)
ReplyDeleteshe is so lovely. Great colours, it's just bursting. Thought it was funny you named her Lola because I knew a gal with that name when I was in my late teens or early 20's and this is totally her to a "t"!
ReplyDeleteSangria and a bloke named Raoul sounds pretty good... though even better would be sangria and Javier Bardem... he makes me feel all funny inside which is probably a bit of an over share but any way... lola looks cool...xx
ReplyDeleteYour colors are delicious! I love the texture you get in your art. What a charming character you have brought to life.
ReplyDeleteI do love her !!!
ReplyDeleteLola is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYes, I love finding paint in spots I rarely look :)
ReplyDeleteLola is lovely!