Saturday, July 25, 2009

IF - Idle...and...Mixing it up with Melange - Whisper


In a rare idle moment, she finally heard the urgent whisper of her heart.

I painted her this morning while the words were swirling around in my mind and thought she'd be perfect for this week's Illustration Friday theme of Idle AND the Mixing it up with Melange theme of Whisper.

It seems that I can't stop painting these women and am amazed how each one looks unique and has something different to say. Again, I used molding paste on a 5 x 7 gessoed piece of 140 lb cold-pressed watercolor paper. I made sure to create some good texture before then painting over it with acrylic paint. The colors I used are so unusual for me, but I really, really ended up loving them all together! If this lovely lady speaks to you like she does to me, you can find her in my little Etsy shop.

Tomorrow, I promise to show the last of our road trip pictures and share a couple of awards I am way behind on passing on... In the meantime, I hope you are all having a wonderfully creative weekend!
Posted by Silke Powers at 1:40 PM
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23 comments:

  1. Glenda-TwoCoolTexansJuly 25, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    Silke, love your whisper piece, and I LOVE also your color combinations on this piece. Just gorgeous.

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  2. Such a Wondrous Place this Faery SpaceJuly 25, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    Simply stunning! Blessings friend.

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  3. PatJuly 25, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    I agree...the color combination is wonderful. Nice interpretation of the theme too.

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  4. Life Potentials NetworkJuly 25, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    Your women ARE all unique and each has a voice...a message. How exciting to be the vessel for them, Silke! Beautiful work! Keep it up!
    xo

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  5. stregataJuly 25, 2009 at 3:51 PM

    Silke, it is sooo amazing, how fast your paintings are developing!! Keep it up, they are wonderful!!

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  6. Bobbi AnnJuly 25, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    Silke, I love your paintings of these woman! They all have been fabulous! Keep them coming, they all have some wonderful, inspiring things to say! The colors in this painting are fantastic and she's simply beautiful!
    Hugs...
    Bobbi

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  7. AnonymousJuly 25, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    She looks so thoughtful and pensive!

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  8. BethJuly 25, 2009 at 8:15 PM

    I love this group of contemplative women. They look like they might be of Spanish descent. Also love the words you added to this latest beauty!

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  9. DoloresJuly 25, 2009 at 9:37 PM

    I love the face. I love the colours. Simply beautiful.

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  10. Lady PJuly 26, 2009 at 1:53 AM

    okay - we call this art channeling
    yipeeee
    enjoy the ride
    you are doing GreaT!

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  11. NicolaJuly 26, 2009 at 3:32 AM

    I love your lady! The texture and colours are beautiful!!

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  12. Elizabeth ParsonsJuly 26, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    I really like this...it made think of my adult daughters...both SO busy they rarely have idle time to listen their urgent hearts...

    eBeth (who would love to live in Savannah!)

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  13. FrikoJuly 26, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    I don't understand your references but I do like the paintings of women.
    I also love the concept of stillness and hearing your inner voice. We must all listen more.

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  14. JoannaJuly 26, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    Such a beautiful painting!!

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  15. angela recadaJuly 26, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    Your paintings of women are wonderful! I love how you're trying different textures and colors. I look forward to seeing what you'll create next!

    Hugs,
    Angela

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  16. SleepandhersistersJuly 26, 2009 at 5:03 PM

    the colours look very autumn like... and I love the words.

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  17. AmaliaJuly 26, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    Hello Silke, I like the pictures of your women, they are very expressive, I like very much the last one, I like the colors and testure of this one.
    Kisses.

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  18. DebbieJuly 26, 2009 at 7:58 PM

    Beautiful colors and I love the way you textured this picture!

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  19. CarolineJuly 28, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    What lovely pictures you're painting! These women are beautiful - full of emotion and you are right to be proud of them!

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  20. Eric BarclayJuly 28, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    Wow! Beautiful work! Love the textures and colors.

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  21. Silke PowersJuly 28, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    Wow! Thank you all for your amazing comments on my latest painting! I appreciate it so much!!! I wish I had time to respond to each of you individually, but I am somewhat pressed for time and want to use that time I have to visit your blogs... Hugs, Silke

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  22. Annette QJuly 28, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    Both the textures and colours are fantastic...this is great work!

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  23. Art Fan AkoJuly 29, 2009 at 4:03 PM

    I like your style... elegant!

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