TITLE: Serendipity (Sold). Prints available in my etsy shop.
For these three paintings, I really wanted to experiment with texture and pattern. I got out my stencils and spray paint and experimented with lots and lots of layers of paint. I carefully cut their outfits from vintage wallpaper and had so much fun creating their matching belts and adding embellishments to their necklines and hems with pen and ink. Then I added all sorts of other materials from my studio-pastels, acrylics, pencil, glitter, vintage maps, and origami paper-for a lovely mixed media effect.
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20 comments on “3 new paintings and a little blue kiddie pool”
MzAshleyQ
I LOVE this! I am reading The Artist's Way now since Flying Lessons are over. I'm so encouraged to just play!
Julie
i remember years ago we had a carpenter building some cabinets in the house. he asked how many kids we have and i looked at him puzzled and said none. he replied that we had a “few” toys in the house. i was slightly embarassed and said we were hoping to have kids soon. the truth was, we had a lot of toys and still do. maybe this should become my next blog post! some of the things i have on display are: my old tin paintbox, my first barbie, my first micky mouse from disneyland (1965) and some board games from the 60's. the fact is toys make us happy. if i didn't live in sunny calif. with a pool i think i would possibly have a kiddie pool too. they make the yard look happy. i hope you are eating popcicles in that pool.the kind that you break in half. i think i see a painting in the works for you…a girl in her swimsuit and popsicle! your art is so fun and happy juliette…keep creating!
Juliette Crane
I love all of the little exercises at the end of the chapters in The Artist's Way. Have fun!
claire barone art
brilliant think ill get myself a kiddie pool .. your work looks brilliant love the layers and detail xx
PaperPumpkin
This is so cool! I actually told my husband last week that I wanted to get a kiddie pool…! I have to, now! May I please ask you where I could get stencils from? I can't seem to find any…Thank you! ~Kathy
verónica durán gonzález
preciosos!!!
Dee
How fortunate you were to meet Julia Cameron.I need to re-read The Artists Way and learn to play once again. It is amazing what simple things we can do to unlock our creativity.
Dianne
They are all so lovely… I've been a huge fan of Julia's for years and have taken creativity classes using her books… What a wonderful thing to have been able to attend one of her readings! As far as freeing the playful child in all of us, I would also recommend Sark's “Succulent Wild Woman.” It's wonderful too!
Jacqueline
I am in love with your new painting and your story! Thanks so much for sharing it with us. Very inspiring! Have a lovely merry happy weekend and love to you!
jacqueline
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Micki
Great story, though I have no idea who Julia Cameron is so i'll have to go look her up 🙂
These three paintings have a distinct change in their faces, to your usual paintings and I must say bear an uncanny resemblence to the photo of you at the top of your blog, I love that!!
Fabulous work
Micki x
theartofpuro
Love them!
Doris Sturm
I love your paintings – so bright and whimsical…great stuff! That kiddy pool looks inviting…
La Cenefa
hermosos personajes, nos encanta como usas el color!!
saludos, nos vemos
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Juliette Crane
i know exactly what you mean about these girls looking more similar to me, micki. it was something i was uncomfortable with at first, but now i feel like a huge part of me is finally being revealed! more coming soon!
and julia cameron has written quite a few books on how to keep creative. very wonderful 🙂
patty
The Artists Way changed my life. Enough said. Oh, and I may have mentioned – just bought a $5 Target kiddie pool for my cocker spaniel – haven't tried it out yet.
Cameron
Good for you getting yourself a pool…no digging necessary 🙂 Playing is essential to creating, isn't it!
Lovely post. I love the wonderful vividness of your colors!
Zlatica
Great paintings! I like your new blog appearance!
Carissa
You got to meet Julia Cameron! That's so cool! And the serendipity is even cooler. I came about her book through a serendipitous way too, it really changed my life! I love how the things we need most have this magical way of appearing in our lives!
I love that u got a kiddie pool. Its so funny because I was just looking at them outside the store and really wanted one! I remember having those as a kid + actually being able to float in it 😉
Loving your new paintings too! The faces are darling 🙂 can't wait to see more.
Xoxo, Carissa
Suzanne
I really like Serendipity. You make beautiful paintings.
Michele Fauss
I haven't read the Artists Way yet, but now I'm encouraged to. I've always heard good things about it.
Love the fact that you bought a kiddie pool, I totally understand how awesome that would be to have to splash around in. Embrace your inner child! 🙂
And last but definitely not least, I love these paintings! All of them are so vibrant and beautiful.