Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Up Do

I wanted to share my latest painting. I have written before about how I find it amazing that what seems to come out on the canvas (or paper) really mirrors what we are feeling. At least I have found this to be true. And it is true here now. I painted this piece intuitively, just going with the flow. No real direction in mind but like so many times, just bits of imagery floating through my brain and it was as if as the images floated past I would reach out and grab one and bring it to the surface. Does that sound crazy? Sometimes, I admit, it feels a little frenetic and I marvel at how I work in fits and starts and the ebb and flow of it all. It is like a dance with an unseen partner. I am unsure of my steps but I follow along anyway....This piece is me, though not a self portrait. It is me because her face says all that I feel... scared but sure, tired but strong, wise but still a bit vulnerable. And the ideas! Oh the ideas piling up in her head! Yes. the painting is me, but the wonderful thing? It just may be you too...

'Up Do' 5 x7 Acrylic on Canvas
xokp
Posted by kae pea at 6:18 AM

21 comments:

  1. YvonneNovember 22, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    This is an amazing piece, Kristen - it's BEAUTIFUL!! & I love the way you describe how she came to be...
    I love her face, and what you say about it - scared but sure, tired but strong, wise but still a bit vulnerable... Indeed that could describe me. I WANT it to be me with all the colourful ideas :)

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  2. corinneNovember 22, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Lovely!!!

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  3. DeAnne Olguin WilliamsonNovember 22, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    I love this painting. Lovely. And your description made it even better.

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  4. Mary C. NasserNovember 22, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    LOVE how much detail and pattern you fit into just 5 by 7 inches! It's absolutely amazing!

    Hope to see you tonight! :)
    ~Mary

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  5. ShannonNovember 22, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    super lovely awesome!!

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  6. AnonymousNovember 22, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    This is really beautiful! I'm in love with your blog header too. Stunning!

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  7. NicoleNovember 23, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Kristen, this is amazing! Those eyes....... the more I look at this, the more I love it!

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  8. DeniseNovember 23, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Such a wonderful paintng - the colours are incredible - very atmospheric - Love it!x

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  9. DianeNovember 23, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Oh My Goodness--I LOVE!

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  10. Sandra @Alchemy(Art-Memories)November 23, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    beautiful - quiet - peaceful... it is me too - thank you for sharing;-)

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  11. WiniNovember 26, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    i Love this painting!! Its inspiring to hear that you went with the flow and followed along. What a wonderful outcome you achieved. She is gorgeous and the hair do is lovely!!

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  12. KristinNovember 26, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    This is absolutely stunning!
    I LOVE her "Do" and your art - really beautiful piece and blog, so happy to have found you!
    Kristin xo

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  13. Cia of Briarwood StudioNovember 26, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    So happy to have found your work, Kristin. I'm enjoying it so much!

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  14. C.November 26, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Kristen, what I see in that face is wisdome and grace.

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  15. C.November 26, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    OOps- that's what happens when you type at 11:48 pm. WISDOM- no e.

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  16. Heather HaymartNovember 28, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Such a beautifully rendered face surrounded by inspiration. I love how even the dark back ground is filled with color and pattern; implying how much is going on in the seemingly quiet times. So lovely Kristen.

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  17. Cynthia HannaNovember 29, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    I love this Kristen!! I 'met' you in the Magically Mixed Art Community on FB - and I'm now following you :)

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  18. aimeeNovember 30, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    i ADORE her!

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  19. AnonymousDecember 2, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Wow!! This is so incredibly beautiful!!! You make such amazing pieces and I think this one is my favorite so far!!

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  20. PiaRomDecember 8, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    This are gorgeous!!!

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  21. WiniDecember 14, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Dear Kristen, just a quick message to let you know that you are a winner in my giveaway! Wini xo

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