Resting On My Easel
**COMPLETE**
** An original mixed-media painting **
created on: compressed/corrugated cardboard
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I started where I left off... gathering a collection of thoughts.
Letting the story unfold.
It was very clear to me, she wanted to remain compassionate.
Yet... the words that needed to be spoken, could not to told without being stern.
To have the beauty to speak freely...
To be in this position, is to be crowned, with its own crosses to bare.
To lay silent, is not a choice!
The crown.
I must keep my crown, she wishes to tell.
As preciously made, as symbolic as it is, for all that it represents...
My feelings are valid.
Enjoy.
See with your heart. Feel with your soul. Paint with your hands.
Just gorgeous April! I love how you painted this crowned angel:) The colors and expression are wonderful. I especially like how the corregated bits are exposed. Great job!
ReplyDeleteAwww... thank you Fran. :]
DeleteYour words of encouragement are greatly valued. ~xx
Enjoy your visit here.
Gorgeous. I've just started working with cardboard and it's a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteHip, hip... hooray!
DeleteEnjoy the process of creating with cardboard. You are in for a treat, love the stuff. :]
Thank you for your words of inspiration.
She is beautiful! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteHello Valerie
DeleteThank you!! :]
You are always inspiring. ~xx
Enjoy...
She's fabulous! You have such talent April!
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DeleteThank you... enjoy your visit here. Gather and collect the inspiration. ~xx
Wow! What a beautiful painting! I think I understand all the meaning behind it! The colors you used were awesome. Love seeing your beautiful artwork!
ReplyDeleteHello Karenann
DeleteSo glad it holds a story you can see...
THANK YOU for your encouragement and loving thoughts, always. ~xx
April, she's beyond beautiful...she seems to be glowing with an inner beauty all her own.
ReplyDeleteAwww... THANK YOU!! ~xx
DeleteJanet, your encouragement is loved, always. :]
Really amazing! I love how you described your inspiration for each part.
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Hello! :]
DeleteAs wonderful of you to stop by for a visit... enjoy!
Thank you for your encouraging comments, love to inspire. ~xx
Beautiful!! Please do a class on the cardboard paintings!!! Please?
ReplyDeleteHello Vickie!
DeleteAwww... you are so inspirational. :] Thank you for taking such an interest in creating art with cardboard.
I will have to keep a post-in-note, upon your request.
Something to plan for the future... this might work well in the "private" community site I am building.
This will be up in running soon for others to join, who are interested in a closer connection with me and other like-minded, creative people. ~xx
That sounds great!! Looking forward to it!
DeleteShe is beautiful, April. Such wonderful painting (and I love her little wings!).
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the close-ups; it's so good to see the little details.
Hello Jackie
DeleteThank you, love the encouragement and your inspiring comments, always!! ~xx
Enjoy her "little wings" :]
She's just wonderful April!!! Yes, and thank you for the detail shots.
ReplyDeleteHello Lorinda
DeleteGlad to hear you are enjoying her so... THANK YOU! ~xx
It is a must, to included a close-up of the corrugated cardboard. The texture always inspires me. (LOL)
Enjoy...
Stunning April..adore her!
ReplyDeleteHello Debbie
DeleteThanks a million!! Encouragement is always welcome here. ~xx
Enjoy...
Another lovely girl for your collection - how DO you rip the cardboard so artistically? It always adds such an unexpected texture to your pieces. I confess I can't remember if I thanked you properly for the amazing zine you sent. It was such a pleasant surprise and a gift I treasure. Thanks SO much!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, April, and I love the narrative that goes along with her!
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