in the eyes of forgiveness

Title: In The Eyes of Forgiveness. Prints available in my etsy shop.
Do you ever feel like you create something and it just so perfectly expresses exactly what you feel? That’s how I felt when I finished this painting IN THE EYES OF FORGIVENESS. 
She is forgiveness, but also she’s about growth. Her eyes remind me to be a bit easier on myself. To not feel like I need to be perfect and get everything right the first time. The flowers and colors opening up around her also remind me to step forward, take risks and grow.
For this piece, I knew I wanted to paint a girl wearing red tights. I’ve had this thing for red shoes (especially red patent) and red tights ever since I was little. And to me, they’re an expression of my creative self.

I had so much fun with the background too! I dripped down every color of the rainbow and just let it spread. I used to love doing the same thing with water colors, and since I’ve been so inspired by Sabrina Ward Harrison books, my intention with this piece was to just let myself be free!

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ps. don’t forget there’s a little GIVEAWAY going on for a print of your choice! the lovely jenny meyers has been kind enough to feature my artwork on her blog The Swede Records! read the details right here!

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pps. i have two local shows coming up! that means all of my originals will be coming down from my etsy shop and moving to gallery walls! so, if you’ve had your eye on something and want to get it at its listed price, stop by my shop by friday!

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ppps. super exciting goal-reaching news coming up in friday’s post!

14 comments on “in the eyes of forgiveness”

  • Susan

    November 10, 2010 - 1:41 pm

    I can picture your red patent boots. Love it!

    GLOSSING OVER IT

  • Nelly

    November 10, 2010 - 3:02 pm

    I am loving her collar and her cute ears. She also has stunning eyes.

  • pinkglitterfae

    November 10, 2010 - 3:36 pm

    she is just perfect! lovely in every way…

  • Sonja

    November 10, 2010 - 3:51 pm

    Great painting, I do love her eyes, they're awesome. There were times when I just had to let go, paint what I feel. And I felt so much better later.
    Hope you do too 🙂

  • the sparrow and the sky

    November 10, 2010 - 4:18 pm

    sabrina is wonderful.
    this is beautiful, juliette!

  • ilene @ muchloveilly

    November 10, 2010 - 9:17 pm

    gorgeous! love her red tights. 🙂

  • Jenny Stevning

    November 10, 2010 - 9:52 pm

    Oh! She is so sweet!! Just the title alone got me choked up. Yes, be kind to yourself. May we all learn to let the eyes of forgiveness look our way.

  • Dee

    November 11, 2010 - 1:39 am

    Nice♥ I not only like your art but the titles you give them.

  • jacqueline

    November 11, 2010 - 1:45 am

    Oh yes almost all the time ~ i feel that i create something and it just so perfectly expresses exactly how i feel. She is truely beautiful and i just adore her gorgeous eyes! Such a lovely sweet reminder that we should all learn to forgive. Have a lovely merry happy day and love to you!

  • beth

    November 11, 2010 - 2:35 am

    i love those red tights….and sabrina ward harrison….swoon !
    someday, i'm gonna be in one of her workshops….one of these days……

    OH….and your paintings look fabulous hung at naomi's…..i was in there this afternoon and they look perfect right behind the desk, right when you walk in the door !!!……yippee for a great shop on the west side 🙂

  • Kelly Berkey

    November 11, 2010 - 2:44 am

    i have dark red patent leather shoes and i wore them today! i always get comments on them too;-)
    can't wait to hear your news…i love the anticipation! xo

  • Capricorn Soap Company

    November 11, 2010 - 3:14 am

    {sigh} Your work has a certain nostalgic whimsy to it, and it makes me think of summertime whispers and Kool-Aid and scraped knees and dandelions. 🙂 I love it!

  • GERI CENTONZE

    November 11, 2010 - 3:53 pm

    Juliette, I only discovered your blog yesterday and so happy I did! She is so adorable…but then I've always liked red tights too – I did an altered art piece of me in red tights based on a photo of myself taken in 1959 🙂 http://myheartartbygeri.blogspot.com/2010/11/puppy-love.html

  • Sadie Inspired

    November 11, 2010 - 6:51 pm

    So cute! I love the way you paint eyes. Looking forward to hearing the exciting news Friday. 🙂

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