Friday, April 8, 2011

Paint Party Friday - WIP

I guess Friday comes pretty fast, lol, because its 9pm and I have just remembered to join the party! I have been working on a portrait of my niece all week. Its a gift, and I don't want to show it just yet.
So, I have a painting in progress to show and tell about. Its a 4x6in watercolor and acrylic mixed media painting that I started a couple of months ago...and it has been sitting on the piano waiting for the perfect moment to realize itself ;)















You can see the fairy with the bird in the bubble, but can you see what else is emerging from this magical scene?

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46 comments:

  1. Theresa MacNaughtonApril 8, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    So beautiful! I really really love this piece. :) Enjoy the weekend! Theresa

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  2. angelselfApril 8, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    I really love this one too, Theresa. I hope I still love it when I finish it, lol! Kathryn

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  3. angelselfApril 8, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Oh, and happy weekend to you too =)

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  4. GlorV1April 8, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    It's great. Can hardly wait to see the finished piece. Thanks for sharing your wip. Happy PPF. Have a great weekend.

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  5. ChristineApril 8, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    I can't guess, but I like your WIP so far!

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  6. MelisaApril 8, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    I see the fairy bubble and a tree in the background. Not sure what else, but it is intriguing!

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  7. Magic Love CrowApril 8, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Kathryn, fantastic! I really love it! I see what Melisa sees, fairy, bubble, bird, tree and I think there is something under the tree? Not sure! Have a great weekend! ;o)

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  8. MarleneApril 8, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Hi Kathryn, This is beautiful so far. I love the fairy in the bubble. I studied this painting and can't quite make out an elf, but I am intrigued and it will be fun seeing it finished.

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  9. Pam TuckerApril 8, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    I love the fairy in the bubble -- gorgeous! I'm not sure but something, a face?, behind the tree? Intriguing... can't wait to see what develops!

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  10. angelselfApril 8, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Thanks Gloria, Christine, Melisa, Stacy, Marlene and Pam =) Yes, there is a tree in the background and "something" under the tree that I am planning to develop. There is definitely something behind the tree, which I don't know if I'll develop...but I'll wait to tell you my plans until everyone has had a chance to say what they see ;)

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  11. Carrie MartinezApril 8, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Love the blues and greens...the way she is encapsulated in the orb, not confined, but protected and nurtured like a baby in the womb...the way she gazes fully upon the bird, companions in this little world all to themselves. This painting gives me a good feeling :)
    Happy weekend!

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  12. AnonymousApril 9, 2011 at 3:15 AM

    I love the fairy in the orb - so mystical! Can't wait to see how it develops.

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  13. Hybrid JApril 9, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    Such lovely work. Full of magic. Love to see the finished piece. ;)

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  14. DeannaApril 9, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    Oooh, I see a tree in the background. I love this so far. Very whimsical. The fairy is absolutely gorgeous!

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  15. SHERI COOKApril 9, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    Great color choices. Looking forward to the finished work. Happy PPF!
    P.S. Love your Kitty Portrait art too!

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  16. VictoriaApril 9, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    So gorgeous..and magical..wonderfully inspiring and full of enchanting energy...love this piece...such a beautiful vision..shine on!
    Victoria

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  17. IleanaApril 9, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Beautiful and peaceful painting. I'm loving the colors in and around your magic bubble. Very nice.

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  18. angelselfApril 9, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Thanks for your wonderful interpretation, Carrie. You are right, they are in their own little world in that bubble....and a loving bond is certainly there. The bubble is like a portal/vision that gives a glimpse of a place you wish you could be...or a memory of a place you have been? Reading everyone's comments has given me more focus on this piece, and I am beginning to see worlds overlapping worlds in it =) Kathryn

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  19. angelselfApril 9, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Thank you Pointy, Hybrid, Deanna, and Ileana. I am so glad you stopped by to share the magic! Kathryn

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  20. angelselfApril 9, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Thanks for checking out my pet portraits, Sheri =) I love painting kitties, and all of the pet portraits are so special to me! Kathryn

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  21. angelselfApril 9, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Yes, you're exactly right Victoria =) This one is truly visionary art. Kathryn

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  22. angelselfApril 9, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Thanks for adding that important insight, ileana =)We are gazing upon a peaceful world, where there is time to focus completely on love. It is magically inviting to us, and we cannot seem to look away ;) Kathryn

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  23. Tammie LeeApril 9, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    magically lovely piece ~

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  24. AbelaApril 9, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    The way you stand the painting is fun, go with what you said a first stain. I see the fairy in the bubble that forms part of the sky and I think that there should be a fairy to protect the land, I will wait to see how you solve it. Greetings

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  25. NettyApril 9, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Beautiful concept am so loving this already, look forward to seeing it completed. Annette x

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  26. angelselfApril 9, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Thanks Tammie, La Abela and Annette! It warms my heart that you are all enjoying this special little painting. Everyone's comments mean so much to me because they will go into the flow of the finished piece =) Kathryn

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  27. AnnabelleApril 9, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Oh, the mystery, adore intrigue and a picture within picture.
    Await your painterly illusions, visions and unexpected revelations.


    Annabelle~^..^~

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  28. AnonymousApril 9, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    This is just enchanting! Thank you for sharing your beautiful creations.

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  29. CrystalApril 9, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Wonderful! :-)

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  30. Lynn StevensApril 9, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    I like your fairy in the bubble, magical!

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  31. Kristin DudishApril 10, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    Such a beautifully soft piece... full of magic!

    I'll be excited to see what else emerges...

    xo
    Kristin

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  32. angelselfApril 10, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Thanks so much for your kind comments Annabelle, Mina, Crystal, Lynn and Kristin! Kathryn

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  33. Debbie ShirleyApril 10, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Beautiful and magical! Can't wait to see the finished work.

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  34. angelselfApril 11, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Thanks Debbie! =) Kathryn

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  35. JulieApril 11, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    This is such a magical piece, beautiful!

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  36. Anne ButeraApril 11, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    I think it looks great! Can't wait to see how it turns out!

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  37. UnknownApril 11, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    This is stunning Kathryn, and I love the colors! Can't wait to see it finished!

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  38. angelselfApril 12, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Thanks so much Julie, Anne and Brenda! Kathryn

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  39. SunshineshelleApril 12, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Kathryn, it's just wonderful, you are so good posting something at 9pm, I think I will try 'Paint Friday' this week 'almost' got there last week & checked it out, looks like lots of fun with heaps of enthusiastic participants!!

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  40. angelselfApril 12, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Thanks Shelle =) It will be great to see you at the party this Friday! I promise, you will be hooked ;) Kathryn

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  41. EVAApril 13, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    This is gorgeous! I love the fairy in the bubble - so dreamy a piece!

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  42. angelselfApril 13, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Thank you, Eva! =) Kathryn

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  43. NicolaApril 18, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Very beautiful so delicate! :0) I can see a tree in the back ground with a figure underneath perhaps? Looking forward to seeing it finished :0)

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  44. angelselfApril 19, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Thanks so much Nicola =) I have been focusing on family the last week or so, but hope to work on this piece soon. All of the feedback has been very inspirational! Kathryn

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  45. CarolynnzArtApril 19, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Hi Kathryn!
    So much wonderful work!
    LOVE the birds. ( =
    Can't wait to see the portrait you're working on!
    ~~carolynn

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  46. angelselfApril 20, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Hi Carolynn! =) Thanks for the kind praise. Its so good to hear from you. I'll be posting a couple of new ACEOs on eBay today for the Nibblefest Contest (NFAC) The theme is "Dragons" ;) Kathryn

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