Thursday, January 08, 2009

Wistful

It has been some time since I posted. I've been "under the weather" with a sciatica problem. I had done the background for this a while back and just added the figure and some finishing touches in the last few days.

I used some of the beautiful decorative paper napkins I received from Lin. I "painted" her dress with one, used another for the hanging branches above. I added some of my own branches with raw umber acrylic. I also added a couple flowers in the lower left corner. I'm happy with the results. Now if I can just get my back to feel normal again so I can function.....
Peace

6 comments:

marianne said...

very nice! love the idea of using napkins. hope your back improves-

Anonymous said...

Yes! Thanks for another very good idea. I am also behind in posting. Have been feeling blocked but will be back on track soon. I'm sending you healing thoughts for your back!

Diane said...

That turned out beautiful, Marilyn.

Michi Michaelson, Orange County, CA said...

Hi Marilyn!
THANK YOU so much for visiting my blog and leaving a nice comment!!! I'm totally LOVING this piece! It's GORGEOUS!!!!

Anne, Bulles dorées said...

It's a stunning portrait !! thank you for your comment on my blog p^^

.Trudi Sissons said...

Another wonderful piece. You seem to have a natural ability with color combos! I love the textural chicken wire as well as the faint blush that works so well with the green.