I searched for things I’d buried in drawers-those old pages from the manuscript I wrote a few years ago, the notes I took in my children’s novel writing classes, the directions to the writing conferences I attended, the lease from my old condo in Chicago, the grocery receipts from my six week writing workshop in New Hampshire. All things I’ve slowly moved away from, but things that still mean much to me. And I wanted to honor, celebrate and remember those important moments in my life.
After weeks of her sitting just like this in my studio, I realized it would be the perfect painting to play with and add all of those pieces of paper from my past that I wanted to remember. So, I layered and layered all of those memories and infused them into what became this painting.
TITLE: GIFTS TO BE REMEMBERED. The Original Mixed Media Painting available in my etsy shop.
21 comments
Barbara German
I love every bit of this story behind this painting. Isn't that amazing when we get out of the way and let things happen!
Carrie Schmitt
juliette, she is fabulous! i just received Spring and the Book Dress and couldn't be more delighted. I can't wait to put her on the wall. The colors are fantastic. I'm even keeping the envelope for my inspiration board–you did such a good job on that too (and I love being called beautiful:)! I didn't know you were a writer. My “real job” with my Enlish degree is a writer–freelance. I used to be a medical writer for our local children's hospital. My dream is to write picture books someday! Cool that we have that in common too!
Carrie Schmitt
Just found Poppy Princess–love her! What an expected surprise. Lot's of stuff to keep me inpired. Thanks again!
Andrea
Great post! I loved the story behind the painting and the painting too :)Andrea
Diane
Your excitement is contagious–I love your creative spirit. And I love when your art piece tells you what to do–you just have to listen.
Juliette Crane
Thank you so much, ladies! It is so wonderful to hear from you all!
Glad you love your SPRING AND THE BOOK DRESS print, Carrie. And that you found the little Poppy Princess magnet in the envelope too!
xoxo,
juliette
Louise Gale
Lovely, lovely, lovely. The skirt is so gorgeous too and great story. Have a super week. Hey im going to be hosting a challenge on my blog (more news on it tomorrow), id love for you to join in. Basically picking a color for each week in August and creating with it…x
Dianne
Lovely process and painting…
jacqueline
This is such a lovely post! It's so sweet and your new painting is gorgeous!! Such a meaningful piece and such a lovely reminder of a wonderful sentiment! Have a lovely merry happy week and love to you!
Createology
This is such a poignant piece and so important for you. I love knowing the story of how you came to process and paint this lovely girl. Happy creating…
NatashaMay
So lovely and so healing. Beautiful painting!
Robin Norgren
you are in a beautiful place creatively right now….so lovely to watch
PaperPumpkin
This was such a beautiful, personal, touching post, that I am actually getting choked up and teary eyed. You are so special…thank you for sharing your gifts with all of us. YOU are a gift.♥
Jenny Blair
Such a beautiful painting and wonderful to read about her unravelling. I so look forward to seeing more of your lovely work….and am even more excited about receiving my picture of “hope”!! :0) Her nestling place is already marked out in my home! X
Julia Christie
Hi Juliette,
She is just perfect and thanks for sharing your process and the meaning behind this piece. I love hearing the story behind the Art.
Smiles
Juliette Crane
thank you so much for all of your lovely feedback and support! i am starting a “kindness” folder so I have your words to look back on. thank you!
sending you all warmth and kindness 🙂
gustavo alonso piñeiro
woaw character often looks like a gorgeous princess. I am fascinated by your characters. A big hug
Jesses Mess
Lovely to read the background on how you created the work. Beautiful!
beth
I love the evolution of this painting! Lucky lucky person who ends up owning it!
Beth
rachel awes
layer after layer of beauty!
YOU are in flight, dear one!
scrappedout
Love how you used pieces of your past to create something new. This is such a great analogy of how our past experiences, good and bad, all come together to form something new and lovely. Thank you for sharing your story at Crescendo!