Lost in Thought
You know that quote about art washing the dust out of the soul? I can't remember how it goes, but I absolutely love it. It is so true. I spent this afternoon looking at an art book and I felt so refreshed (Karin Jurick's museum paintings, love it!). Yesterday I spent the day sculpting for my Tumble Creatures line. And every day since September first I have made a whole hearted attempt to paint. It has refreshed my mind, heart, and soul so much.
It is so easy to get stuck in a rut of daily life, and not appreciate the wonder that it is to be alive. Art helps immensely with that. Don't you think?
The main thing I learned with this painting was, to paint the hand in as few strokes as possible. I am pretty happy with that hand because I think they are the hardest thing ever to paint. And ears. Oh and mouths. And don't even get me started on teeth. Okay it's all dang hard amiright?
This is a beautiful portrait Crystal!!! And the perfect title!
ReplyDeletelovely pensive mood, definitely lost in thought. so refreshing to read your blog and get motivated! keep posting
ReplyDeleteAgree 100% - painting is NOT easy - and even more difficult to do portraits, especially children...and much harder in watercolors. Yet even at the peak of this difficult challenge, your painting is amazing!
ReplyDeleteGreat portrait, Crystal.I agree with you about hands, always a toughie!You did so well, though.
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