Friday 5 October 2012

October Girl


It felt like proper Autumn today - like the leaves were hanging on just to be sure it was October. As the temperature dipped and the dew rose there was the scent of ripeness in the air and a shift in the wind.

It's a day to wrap up in warm scarves and dance with the leaves under the trees.

This is the first piece of art I've created since returning from retreat which seems strange. I've written plenty and played in PhotoShop but the pressures of the week squeezed my painting time. I wanted hours... not just a few minutes here and there! I wrote elsewhere this week about Time being voracious for it does seem to gobble up the days - and when it gets together with its buddy Procrastination then we're in serious trouble...

This is just a quick page in my journal where I was inspired by the crackle and colour of the season and a sudden desire to create a face.

More painting over the weekend methinks...

Sharing for Paint Party Friday where I've been absent for a few weeks. September was strange for me... I wasn't really in a 'party' mood for much of it. October though is a new month and I return from retreat rejuvenated and refreshed!

31 comments:

  1. Autumn is my favourite season. I love the colours. I like what you've done with your journal page, especially with the texture of the scarf!

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  2. Beautiful your painting in autumn colors. Love it. Beautiful texture too.
    Nice weekend and lovely greet
    Marja
    (marjascreativity)

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  3. Fabulous fiery autumnal colours...like natures last rage to fend off the darkness of winter :D XXX

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  4. Lol! I went to your first link and I was like, what is Lisa doing? :)) She talks sense but the drawing? What?? :)) I love your October girl, she has such soft and warm colors around her.

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  5. Beautiful girl, Autumn is my fave time, too! Valerie

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  6. Your subtle layering is wonderful here. She is gorgeous. Happy PPF

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  7. I love autumn! Nice piece, I like the quietness of it!

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  8. Your autumn girl is so happy amongst these beautiful colours. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  9. I love her expression and thoughtfulness. Beautiful painting. Blessings, Janet PPF

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  10. Very beautiful, love the autumn colors and her pensive expression. HPPF!

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  11. Beautiful Autumnal girl ~ well done and expressive ~ (A Creative Harbor)

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  12. Fall brings change. Your fall beauty is amazing. She is paving the way for more beauty during the season. Happy PPF

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  13. She is beautiful. I can't wait to be able to wrap up and have a proper Autumn day and take a walk through crunchy fallen leaves.

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  14. Wonderful, warm portrait!
    Love the autumn palette, and all the transparent layers and the patterns, too!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  15. such a lovely autumn piece
    i love the feeling you have created in it
    very appealing to me

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  16. Beautiful work. Your colors are really lovely.

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  17. So funny....I read your April Fools link and was confused until I saw the real link. :) Love this painting! The colors, mood, etc. are wonderful! Great job! HPPF!

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  18. Beautiful journal girl, Lisa! Lovely autumn colours. Yes, I know that buddy Procrastination all too well. :)

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  19. SHe is gorgeous Lisa!! Love the warmth of the colors! Here in NY we had an abnormally warm day for October! 80 degrees. I am looking forward to sweaters and a fire in the wood stove.

    I like you have not been painting much. But somehow there is always photoshop! As long as we are being creative in some way it can't be too bad right?? ;)

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  20. I love this drawing! it looks like she is listening to something -maybe the fall of leaves or change of time? love your write up too.. lyrical!

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  21. I love this mysterious autumn maiden!! Very magical piece!! Well done...the creative spirit is alive and well!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  22. Great, awesome, so beautiful. The color fits perfectly to your face.

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  23. Very nice - Gorgeous! Happy PPF!

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  24. Beautiful rich glowing colour and a great sense of form. You might like to share your work on Mandarin Orange Monday :)

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  25. Thank you so much for contributing to Mandarin Orange Monday:) Your work looks so good there:)

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  26. I love this piece, very beautiful and such rich warm colors, just what I love!

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  27. Lisa, your October girl is really gorgeous. I can't imagine it being a quick work or art. Your painting works well for both PPF and MOM.

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  28. Very pretty page! I like all the details and colors.

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  29. isn't it wonderful what a little time off will do for the spirit? not to mention the muse?? x

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