 |
| SOULFUL DREAMER. (SOLD). |
as i mentioned in last week’s post with my owl painting DREAM BIG, one of my goals this year was to paint big.
my husband and i cut frames for tons of canvases early in the year. this lion is one of the few we stretched with canvas. i wanted to make sure i’d use the canvases before we created too many. and it seemed each time i got to painting something larger, something in my jumped back and got intimidated.
one of the problems i had was allowing myself to leave open spaces in the big paintings. i felt since there was so much room, i had to fill it up.
and this lion has stayed pretty much like this since mid-summer. i had the piece up in my home and each day i’d walk by and wonder if it was finished.
then a few weeks ago, i decided to write a poem on the green ground area beside the lion. after that, i knew this piece was finished.
here are a few of the in-progress and closeup shots…
for this piece i really used all of my favorite art supplies except paper and glitter (ironically two of my absolute favorites that just didn’t really seem to fit this strong lion).
there are layers of water soluble oil pastels, chalk pastels, colored pencils, india ink, acrylics, spray paint, graphite, and wax.
now that this piece and my owl are finished, we’ve been building lots of new BIG canvases.
AND i’ve completely reorganized my studio to accommodate larger pieces (with lots of room to step back and really see everything).
so, as you read this, i’m happily in my studio paintin
g and playing.
g and playing.
 |
| SOULFUL DREAMER. (SOLD) |
this lion stands strong, waiting for you to recognize and voice your true intentions, knowing your are a SOULFUL DREAMER.
have a wonderful weekend!
xoxo,
………….
ps. i know a lot of you missed my 10% Off Sale on HOW TO CREATE WHIMSICAL ANIMALS earlier in the week, so I’m extending it through the weekend.
happy painting!
Add comment
You must be logged in to post a comment.
Abstract and Figurative Painter
Juliette Crane creates luminous, dreamlike paintings shaped by memory, imagination and nature. She builds translucent layers of color until something familiar begins to emerge. Based in Wisconsin’s scenic Driftless Region, her work is represented by select galleries across the United States.
From The Studio
Sign up for news about upcoming shows, new work previews, and occasional notes from the studio.
Related posts
A few years ago, I wrote a novel about a magical world. I was one of 14 writers accepted into a 6 week writing workshop on the east coast. And when I finished my novel, I flew out to Washington DC to meet with my ideal literary agent. But then I got super scared and burned out. Because of that burn-out, I needed to heal... Continue reading
I used to be afraid to raise my hand in class. I’d learned that my ways of thinking and seeing were different from everyone else. When I shared an idea, I was often laughed at or told it was impossible. So I learned to stay quiet and be shy. When I was in the third grade we had an art project where we were supposed... Continue reading
Lately I’ve been going back to painting owls. For awhile I had been creating these very renaissance-style portraits with soft, realistic faces and incredible hair. I enjoyed that I could make them look very human, but still full of magic and color. While I still adore creating these flower girls, I found that these paintings were missing something. After countless attempts in the studio, many... Continue reading
11 comments
Lynda M. Metcalf
Very cool! I love how your big paintings are turning out!
Kelly Warren
He's beautiful!
Jess
Wonderful stuff! I'm enjoying your scrumtuous close-ups of the yummy textures too! I love the expression as if to ask the question of our true intentions. Always worth stopping to think about.:)
Jess x
Juliette Crane
thanks! the big paintings are opening up a new space of creativity 🙂 xoxo
Juliette Crane
thank you, kelly!
Juliette Crane
i so agree, jess. taking some time off these next few months to journal and paint and just think about that question 🙂
xoxo
Glycérine
really beautiful !!
redpearcreative
Gorgeous piece. I loved hearing about your process with it Juliette, and seeing the closeup pics. It's great you're challenging yourself to do bigger paintings – I like your balance of “breathing” space next to the more intricate areas. Beautiful work. All the best!
Amber
I love all the colors and textures in this painting. The lion is very pretty.
Introverted Art
Juliette this is so adorable. I love your use and choice of colors. And that little face? too cute.
Cassandra C.
Juliette this is so sweet. I love all the textures and colors.