A big thanks to all of you who have come to follow me on this creative journey. I appreciate every single comment and message I receive with your support in my art. It means alot.
Thank you Crystal of http://funkyfairyshoppe.blogspot.com/ for passing on the "I Love your art blog" award. Crystal has alot of sweet goodies in her magical shop.
Thank you Lori of http://elviestudio.blogspot.com/ for passing on the "Spreader of Love" award. Lori creates the most charming handbound books. You have to check out her work.
I heart you.
It all begins with a little sketchy.
12" X 24" on stretched canvas
Gesso & acrylic to outline.
Prim inspired.
Sanded and distressed.
A crackle here, a crackle there.
Oil pastels for shading certain areas.
Metallic paints to highlight.
Overall, made with love... cause I heart you. :)
So pretty, Lisa! Does the gesso give that thick texture like that? I love your sweet angel faces.
ReplyDeletehi lisa! we heart you, too!! your artwork is so beautiful and i'm always so thankful when you share your time-consuming, labor of love process with us! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful,beautiful,beautiful,Bee U TEE FULL! I like to use metallics, too!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! Like the process photos.
ReplyDeleteOh Lisa, You're just amazing! This is beautiful. You are so talented my friend. Love your choice of color. Love it!
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing your process with us, it's really great to see how you make your art. I love your beautiful pictures! Such sweetness!
ReplyDeleteI heart you, too...and all of your beautiful paintings! I love the sketch and how you finish it with so much detail! You are amazing!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much creative cuties! I really enjoyed making this piece.
ReplyDeleteCris- Gesso does in fact give a nice texture. Depending on the thickness you apply, the gesso gives you a great surprise when it dries. Have fun using it.
Creative Blessings,
Lisa :)
it's great to see the progression Lisa.... she's very pretty....
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!! I love that you explained what you did...great work!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely BEAUTIFUL and ANGELIC peice...I love it !!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure...one day I'll buy and original...it'll be my very own treasure!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful Lisa!:)
ReplyDeleteI just love the colors you use Lisa. You are so talented. Thx for sharing. Take care.
ReplyDeleteWonderful!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful....
ReplyDeleteSaskia
This is stunning Lisa, i would love to see this on my wall :-) You deserve your awards too x
ReplyDeleteFantastic painting, full of warmth and love!!
ReplyDeleteMicki x
This is so beautiful Lisa. I love the primness of it. Lots of details too.
ReplyDeleteJennifer
Just beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteWOW, she is absolutely beautiful!!! I enjoyed seeing some of the steps you take, you know how much I admire your art :) I am hoping that Reverie will arrive today, can't wait to see her in person.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Lynn
I love the progress pics! You painting turned out great!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job, she is beautiful. xoxox
ReplyDeleteI heart you!
ReplyDeleteI heart your art!
She looks a little bit like me! :D
Great structure / texture.
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Very Pretty!!!
ReplyDeleteIncredibly beautiful! And cute, too! What a sweeetheart she - and you, are! :o)
ReplyDelete*Love and Light*
I love the one you did of DREAM a while back. Will you be making another? I missed bidding on it.
ReplyDeletettfn :) Yuki
Thanks so much for all your sweet comments!
ReplyDeleteYuki- I hope to create more paintings similar to the "Dream" painting in the near future. I do plan on selling prints of the original on Etsy as well. Thanks for your interest in my art! :)
Oh, I'd be very interested in a print of this one, indeed.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I'm giving the pay it forward an opening for three more (actually I have one spot open, if you want the other one)?
go to my comments section and email me your snail mail addy, via email.
cheers~
Bairbre Aine