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| BELIEF IN MAGIC Original (SOLD). Prints available in my etsy shop. |
when i was painting these flowers, i really had to stop all of the negative talk that kept popping up in my mind.
i kept questioning these little characters. but having faith in the process made me follow my instincts and just let go so that the painting could emerge, layer by layer.
here’s a bit of the creative process…
painting this piece was definitely a lesson in not being afraid to cover up what i’m not liking.
i was loving my background from the start.
but the characters’ faces took a lot of covering up to build into their personalities.
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| BELIEF IN MAGIC Original (SOLD). Prints available in my etsy shop. |
and the process really inspired their title and story…
just when the clouds move in, a super rainbow can open up the sky and renew your BELIEF IN MAGIC.
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ps. if you’re looking for a little extra inspiration, all of my online courses are now available as self-paced, instant access classes. and the classroom stays open until january 2014…plenty of time to paint.
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5 comments on “NEW Mixed Media Painting: Belief In Magic”
Sue Marrazzo
'Congrats on the sale…Your close-ups tell a nice story! Thanks for sharing.
martinealison
Mes félicitations…
Vos couleurs chantent et j'aime beaucoup.
Gros bisous
Jess
You took such a brave step to cover up the background that you loved. It was worth it to reach the lovely ending.xx
Silvia LGD (Little Green Doll)
What a beautiful painting! Love the colours and the faces 🙂
Mihaela
I love your painting process. You are so fearless as I would not dare (yet) to cover something I like.