Take this afternoon, I had a free moment when I could have got out colours, but what happened? I fell asleep, that's what! Honestly, I turn 41 then start needing an afternoon nap!
Yesterday saw me out in the fresh air all day with a team of young things doing some conservation work. I was the oldest one there. One young gal (a mere slip of a 20-year-old) kindly pointed out that I was old enough to be her mother (sob...). I had to go out today and buy a really trendy handbag just to make myself feel better and younger... and while I was at it, somehow a cool scarf and necklace were given over to the assistant too... and then some trendy sunglasses.
I painted this flower last week for my Mum on Mother's Day and seeing as I had nothing to wear to the Paint Party Friday (again), and many of you had expressed a desire to see this picture, I thought I would present it to you this week (that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it!). Special thanks to Mum and little Sis for kindly scanning in it for me, when I'm sure she they much better things to be doing with their time!
A palette-knife-painted flower on a brayered and textured background with a bit of stamping.
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I really like it Lisa. Lots of texture working there and as I said last week, I'm sure your Mom was very happy to receive a painting from you and now I see the painting and just love it. So you painted it with a palette? Wow! I haven't done that in the longest of time. Great work. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteWow, I love it. I will have to try that technique you used.
ReplyDeleteLOVE, love, love this painting! These colors are gorgeous! You had me laughing at your post. I KNOW those feelings you write about and have received the same comments from younger folks about being old enough to be their mother. UGH! ;)
ReplyDeleteoooh, a colourful texture fiesta...looovely :)
ReplyDeleteAnd as for time..if you get any offers would you consider going halvers with me...:)I am in drastic need of a heavy measure!
Heehee!thankyou for making me smile regarding the slip of a girl and the trendy purchases antidote!! :)xx
Just gorgeous Lisa! I am so glad you got to share this - Hey, careful! I am 41 too and we have to show those 20 somethings a thing or two!
ReplyDelete42 in three months!!! Uggggh
Wish we could go out for a cocktail, dressed to the nines and celebrate!
Smiles and great piece!
It's beautiful...
ReplyDeletethe flower is beautiful as is all your work. I turn the big 30 next fall, and I'm actually looking foward to getting on with my adult life. Perhaps I'll feel differently in another 10 years....
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! I love this - the colours, texture and text background showing through. Truly stunning. I bet your Mum was very pleased and proud at having a talented daughter!
ReplyDeleteAh yes, time and energy - if only it grew on trees I'd grow a forest of their species in my garden ;-)
Kat X
Oh I am so glad you were able to show us this! It is gorgeous- your Mum must be thrilled! I'm a sucker for flowers (you might have caught on to this at some point ;)) AND purple, so this has to be my new favorite of your flowers! Beautiful- in addition to the purply-ness of it, I also like all the layered texture- really great stuff!
ReplyDeletePPF Hugs,
Stephanie
P.S.I'm with you on the age thing- I'm turning 43 on the 30th.....maybe I should go get something yummy and trendy too!
oh darlin' it is all a matter of perspective, when you are my age, 41 will sound so lovely and young to you! so feel the young you are now, so that you don't regret it later... meant as sweet advice only.
ReplyDeletebeautiful flower~
Very pretty Lisa, if it makes you feel any better to me you are the young little slip of a thing and I am old enough to be your mother. Cheers.
ReplyDeletegood job, uniquely yours.
ReplyDeleteOooh its a wonderful painting Lisa and look forward to seeing you in your new trendy things. Enjoy the weekend, Annette x
ReplyDeleteYour flower is lovely! Loving the text in the background.
ReplyDeleteFun hearing about your "retail therapy."
Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
I love your shopping style-sounds strangely familiar to me! I turned 40 in Feb and am at that stage of wondering if i need to start dressing differently than i did at 39!
ReplyDeleteAnyway. This is gorgeous. I'm so glad we got to see it and it's even better than i imagined it would be! Is that a script stamp and if so, where can i get me one?
Well no wonder you fell asleep this afternoon shopping and spending will do that to you. Your painting is beautiful and love the script in the corner, those colours are so lush.
ReplyDeleteMarie
Lisa, I love the flower you painted for your mum. You used a palette knife. Wow. It's gorgeous. Also, Lisa, you are so young AND, you look even younger. Don't let age get you down.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Cheryl
Lisa I just love this painting! I am drawn right into it. Simply gorgeous. And I am 41 also and thought it was just me with needing afternoon naps! lol
ReplyDeleteI think I need to get me a new bag too! :)
Yay Lisa...glad your blog is back to normal..i had trouble visiting the other day! Beautiful art...gorgeous..such beautiful work as always...and a very stunning piece!!
ReplyDeleteShine on
Victoria
Beautiful painting! It's not so bad to want to take a nap after you hit 40. I love the occasional afternoon nap, of course I'm slightly older than you are too. lol
ReplyDeleteLOVe the flower and bold colors! a nap sounds great right about now! heee! enjoy your weekend! xo
ReplyDeleteLovely painting... If you find that time your looking for can yiu send some my way? :-)
ReplyDeleteOoooh an afternoon nap sounds amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteYour flower is wonderful - I love the looseness of the palette knife strokes set against that beautifully brayered background!
xo
Kristin
Don't be too hard on yourself. You're doing great! Take it easy ... ;)
ReplyDeleteHa - you wait till its grandmother. That is REALLY scary. Like the picture its got good tone! Love Rosie
ReplyDeleteLisa, the colors and texture in your flower are just beautiful. And I love the layering in the background. I'll bet your mother loved it!
ReplyDeleteHA, aren't 20-year-olds cruel! Since I am just a bit(!) over 41, I have been experiencing this for a while. Nothing shopping can't cure though!
Fabulous piece! I like your shopping therapy solution and nap time too:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous flower piece...love it!
ReplyDeleteLisa, this flower painting is so beautiful. I love how the script shows through at the edges - I simply love script in paintings or any images.
ReplyDeleteOh - and I love naps. Always have. They're my fuel station.
I feel for you about the comment! Shopping therapy helps! Going to model for us, Lisa?
ReplyDeleteI love this! Gorgeous colours! Hope your Mom loved it too.
The flower is just magnificent! :) And you have a good excuse. :)) Made me laugh.
ReplyDeleteThis painting is so great!! and as for feeling old...oh dear lady....you are still a babe!! (O:(O:
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Jo
I saw this gorgeous painting from my home page and just had to scoot over here to comment ~ I absolutely adore the colors you've used, could it be they're similar to a certain rose in a bottle?? Really beautiful work Lisa ~ your Mum is one lucky lady!
ReplyDeleteOh, and I've replaced your background whilst being here ~ happy blogging!
♥Sharon
I hear ya! I have some extra time on my hands and what do I end up doing? Daydreaming, surging the net, snoozing....what happened to my own motivation?! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful flower/painting, though.
I so know how you feel, time can't stand still long enough. and the naps ohhh I love those too. LOL
ReplyDeleteBeautiful art piece.
Lynn
Old enough to be YOUR mother! Now that is when you start to think. I remember my 90 year old granny saying that she was still 19 inside!
ReplyDeleteLovely flower
Beautiful worK!
ReplyDelete41...Well that is young and don't feel bad I'm much older than you and yes I do take afternoon naps, surf the net and become plain lazy, especially so when life becomes demanding. That's why we are here...to shed a bit of happy sun-rays on our days, forget age and all unhappy things...just create happiness on paper.Take that afternoon beauty nap it works wonders for your health, looks and imagination.....: ) Annabelle