I have just finished my latest piece.
I really love it. I know that might sound a bit like tooting my own horn......but I really think it is a super piece. I took a bunch of photos of it in progress so you could see how it developed. I had someone comment that they found it interesting, so I am doing it again!
About the piece....
It is H-U-G-E (ok....it is 3 feet by 4 feet - which is pretty big)
I based it on old pin-up girls. Normally i stay away from pin-ups....because I am better with cartoon-y faces than more realistic-y. Not that her face is realistic, it just is more than my usual thing.
The top of the background is based on old tin-toy packaging.
The quote is from Carl Sagan:
"Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known."
Ok, so here it is in it's various stages:
Size isn't everything.....but look how large this is on my easel. I had to draw her out on plywood first. |
She is then cut out and primed and painted. |
Very strange painting cleavage for a day. I just need to finish the boots, gloves and guns. I SAID BOOTS...... |
Staring on the background before I re-attach the girl. |
Ok, so we obviously skipped a couple of days and steps...but I forgot to take photos. OOPS! |
Now all I need to do is add the quotes and the bottom imagery. |
Almost there. I left it for a day and realized the bottom needed more ... |
Here is the final product. I love it!
Added mixed media pieces to the bottom and some metal bits on the red line work. LOVE IT!! |
What do you think?
Do you think it is my best space painting EVER????
I would love the feedback!
Allo!
ReplyDeleteI had an art-walk with my class a few weeks ago, and I remember seeing this at the ART TRAX venue.
I really like your art!
Thanks very much!!!
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