I’ve got lots and lots of photos to share from my art opening! Thank you so much for all of your kind wishes! Photos and details coming later this week.

But first, I wanted to share this new painting that I entered in this week’s Illustration Friday! I just love how she could march right off the canvas. She’s absolutely FEARLESS!

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FEARLESS 8 X 8 Inch Print of Mixed Media Painting
For this piece, I was inspired by the sea. Her dress is cut from beautiful vintage wallpaper featuring giant sailboats and anchors. I added the origami paper as her belt and boots for softness and then used an alchemy of materials for the rest of the piece-acrylics, pastels, ink, and pencil. On top, I applied an antique decoupage.

11 comments on “Fearless”

rachel awes

May 10, 2010 - 3:33 pm

i adore the colors & materials
& especially fearless her!
maybe we do need to visit the sea
to renew our deepest courage!x
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shelby healey

May 10, 2010 - 4:16 pm

I love the materials too, particularly the dress and belt. Great work!
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Createology

May 10, 2010 - 5:22 pm

You must have channeled “Fearless” from your art opening. Congratulations.
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Pilgrim of the moon

May 10, 2010 - 5:44 pm

Wow!!!!this is very nice.
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Julia Christie

May 10, 2010 - 5:45 pm

Can't wait to see the pics from your show. Not sure how I missed that you were having your art in a show, but I'm so excited for you!

Smiles! and congrats
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Juliette Crane

May 10, 2010 - 6:26 pm

Trying to channel the fearless-ness from my art opening. Not sure if I'm quite there yet, but trying.
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Amalia K

May 10, 2010 - 8:26 pm

Lovely as always, Juliette… her expression looks so determined! 🙂
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Dianne

May 10, 2010 - 8:27 pm

She looks strong and courageous!
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Kolleen

May 10, 2010 - 8:36 pm

she most definitely looks fearless….love her!!!

cannot wait to hear and see more about your art show!!

xoxo
happy monday
k
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Gloria

May 12, 2010 - 3:23 pm

She does look to NOT be afraid of anything that comes her way. I like the different materials you used. Great work. I look forward to seeing your photos. Take care.
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Bong Redila

May 13, 2010 - 3:58 pm

awesome illustration. cheers!
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