I used Dr Ph. Martin's Bombay ink for the background (it's permanent so doesn't reactivate when you add paint. I put it in a little spray bottle) after I'd added gesso through one of the new pod series Artist's Cellar stencils. They are my new favourites and you can find them here.
The piece is OK, but I'm trying to add more depth and story so I worked on the background and the tale by imagining who this creature is and what she's doing.
And came up with this. Which I think tells a little more of a story. I can ask myself if she's asking me the question or if I'm asking her. And I can wonder what's behind the gate of that castle in the background and just exactly what is the creature girl doing here. I'm telling a story, I feel more engaged with the piece. I like that.
smashing foxy lady, I love pages that tell a story. Happy PPF, Annette x
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Thanks so much Netty!
DeleteA werewolf?? it turns atrctiva. Saludos
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful and imaginative painting. I agree that stories do help the viewer connect with the art they are looking at:)
ReplyDeleteThanks for your lovely comments!
Deletevery creative-love your "humanimal" painting and I like your fairytale-like story!
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda, and that's a great word 'humanimal'. I've never heard it before and love it!
Deletenice colors. i like the idea of adding or looking for the story.
ReplyDeleteThank you Irene.
DeleteLove your character and her serene pose as if she knows the answer will come to her and does not mind sitting and waiting. xox
ReplyDeleteI love that you can see that in her Corrine! Thank you so much for taking the time to look and comment.
DeleteA very fun character!!
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Thanks Giggles!
DeleteLOVE your girl, she's amazing! HPPF!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words Kim.
DeleteWoahh I love her face. This is awesome. Well done.
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Thank you for your lovely comments Nicole.
DeleteLove the concept of her!
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF!