... a plan comes together.
Well, truth be told, I'm not entirely sure this plan did 'come together', but whatever the course of events that got me here, I sure am proud of the end result.
Jess actually began with a collaged background covered in delicate flowers and birds. (Doh, I forgot to photograph it .. always the way!) Then she slowly and softly emerged. She's even got teeth - I very rarely paint teeth!
Jess had an outing this morning. I took her to an entrepreneurial group coaching session I attend. I also wore my "I am an Artist" necklace. This was a significant moment. The ladies in my group have been trying to convince me that I should be able to confidently announce my profession for some time, but usually the most I can manage is a whisper.
But now, with a successfully run eCourse under my belt and a live workshop planned for October (more on this in a forthcoming post), I can really say it. I AM AN ARTIST.
I love Jess. She is painted in acrylics and oil pastels over a collaged background. There's oodles of texture and layering plus what is becoming my trademark book pages. She has a little sparkle about her - just like me today!
This morning another lady proved that when you believe in yourself, you can achieve anything. After winning three silver medals in the three preceding Olympics, 36 year old Katherine Grainger, alongside partner Anna Watkins, today picked up the Gold in the women's double sculls. Katherine you are an inspiration! Congratulations ladies - a national applauds you!
Sharing Jess and all things artistic with my friends at Paint Party Friday.
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Hi Lisa...yes Jess is amazing. And YES...you ARE an artist. I knew it when I first clicked "follow" on your blog. :)
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you about your teaching on line! I am glad it is going well!
PS: I am with you on the teeth thing...they are hard to do so I NEVER paint them. You did an awesome teeth job. :)
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful and soft and delicate!
ReplyDeleteYou definitely are an artist! ;)
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Happy PPF!!
Mary
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You are totally an artist!! Jess is lovely and I'm with you on the difficulty level of teeth - hate doing them!
ReplyDeleteYes Lisa you are definitely an artist!!! Jess is so beautiful and delicate!! You have everything to be proud of!!
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Hi Lisa..she is magnificent! Beautiful and harmonizing essence!!Shine on!
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Jess is beautiful and harmonises so beautifully in her surroundings. You mention your I am An Artist necklace.....can we see please...pretty please. Happy PPF, Annette x
ReplyDeleteBravo ~ Jess is done so exquisitely ~ Wonderful! ~thanks, namaste, (A Creative Harbor) on Blogger
ReplyDeleteThe artwork is beautiful. But, the best of this post is that you bravely stepped forward and announced to the world "I am an Artist". Great for you! Moving forward in the direction you need to go. Bravo!!
ReplyDeleteIt is a big moment, that public declaration.... for me it was giving out my first business card... I carried them in my wallet for ages before I had the guts to give one out... now they are strewn with wild abandon...
ReplyDeletelove this painting she seems to be a development... like your work has stepped up again... and the teeth thing cracked me up... now I keep thinking of all your other ladies as being gummy behind that paint!!!
I love her for two reasons! She's beautiful and she has my daughter's name! Congrats on the article in wildsister magazine too!
ReplyDeletePersonally "I love it when" you come up with another gorgeous creation like the lovely one in this posting!
ReplyDelete♥Sharon
Absolutely gorgeous, Lisa. I love the combination you used - the acrylics and oil pastels over collage. Yes indeed. You are an artist!
ReplyDeleteI always giggle when I learn that the best are the most humble in calling themselves what they rightly are: ARTIST!
ReplyDeleteShe, in your painting/collage is quite stunning!
stunning portrait! I love that surprised smile (I also have trouble with the 'artist' moniker ;) )
ReplyDeleteLove the expression of your girl. Lovely work! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful painting. The eyes are so expressive and the background is just right. You truly are an artist.
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Hi from London. I may be interested in your Autumn course, please let me know when it start, and details.
ReplyDeleteJess looks gorgeous! :) And I don't do teeth either. :)) You are an Artist!
ReplyDeleteI love Jess too, Ms. Arteeeeest! I've been dabbling in combining prtraiture with collage lately myself, and isn't it fun? Love all your recent work!
ReplyDeleteOf course you're an artist - a very talented artist at that!! Glad you're finally able to acknowledge that fact :-)
ReplyDeleteMy daughter Jess is very happy that you have painted 'Jess' & chuffed she has her hair (hers varies between strawberry blonde & deep copper depending on the light etc):-)) Both Jess' are beautiful :-)
I wish I could learn to draw/paint people. Perhaps I can but I really don't know where to start...
Like you I'm enjoying watching the Olympics - so many inspirational people. Their dedication is amazing. If only I could stop being scared of failure or/and health interruptions and get on with my writing already. I need to learn from their focus.
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Kat Xx
A beautiful work, you shouldn't doubt yourself you have heaps of talent. But like you I find it hard to call my self artist, you are definitely an artist, well done
ReplyDeleteHer eyes are so soft and dreamy! She is wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteI think her eyes are spookily realistic, like those paintings in horror movies where the eyes follow you all around the room! Fabulous job!
ReplyDeleteI am in awe of your talent.
She is so so beautiful! Love the layered background!
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