As the golden sunlight washed over her, she felt the tiny germs of her new life take root and grow.I wanted to participate in Illustration Friday this week, but wasn't so thrilled about the theme of germs...until, that is, I remembered that the word germ can have a very different meaning from the one we are so used to hearing now during flu season.
I had fun with this painting, using lots of patterns again instead of the molding paste. I used a good bit of gold, which looks beautiful in the original painting, but doesn't quite show up in the scan.
Your comments on my last post were just wonderful! You all enrich my life in so many ways for which I am extremely grateful! Here's to an amazing week for all of us!!
How clever of you to take a negative and turn it into a positive! I like the sunny tones of this newest painting. I echo your sentiment about an amazing week. Let's make it so!
ReplyDeleteShe is beautiful, in shades of Oct. colors. So many textures! Yes I had an amazing week-end and know it will continue through the week. Have a good day my friend!
ReplyDeleteWONDERFUL interpretation of the theme.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Monday.
Char
What a great way to start a new week! I know your germ of creativity is rapidly growing and blossoming.
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Another lovely lady, Silke! Just lovely!
ReplyDeletewonderful work Silke!!! I love you wonderful style!!!
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Diana
Silke - I can "feel" her hair - it is lovely!
ReplyDeleteyes I love the twist you put on the word!!
ReplyDeleteI love the yellow background. Very pretty!
ReplyDeletethis was a tough word! you made the very best out of it with your beautiful painting.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your new profile pic!
What a gorgeous piece Silke and so very positive.
ReplyDeleteSo good for this monday!
Have a GREAT week.
Beautiful painting Silke...You are a naturally talented artist and I really like the new textures you are using. I think that is why I love your work because you create such a positive energy in your paintings. This lady looks very Pre-Raphaelite with the gold background and her long locks.;)
ReplyDeleteYour lovely painting has arrived safely and thank you for wrapping it so well.;)
I have sent you an email!
Hugs, Jo.
A truly lovely painting, Silke, and such an optimistic and refreshing interpretation of the prompt. Brava! This made my day - thank you!
ReplyDeletekudos to you, silke, for creating something so beautiful using a prompt such as "germs"!! your backgrounds add so much texture to your work! :))
ReplyDeleteGood for you Silke to come up with such a pretty interpretation. I'm still trying to come up with an idea!! Sorry I haven't visited for a while - so busy with family visiting. Off now to check out what I've missed - I know it will be delightful!
ReplyDeleteWonderful painting Silke. Cheers to an amazing week.
ReplyDeleteLove Renee xoxo
Oh YUM!!! What are you eating NOW, you temptress, you! What's that? An everything bagel with cream cheese??? Ohh, I love those. Bahahahahaha, why must you tease me so with your good eats?!
ReplyDeleteAh, Silke. I love this Germ lady. She is blissful and optimistic. Empowered. She speaks to me, because I feel the same way. The movers came last week, and they kept asking me what I do for a living. I kept stammering, because my gut instinct was to say, "Nothing. I'm just a housewife." But sometimes, I managed to squeak out, "I'm an artist." It still doesn't sound right. There's no conviction behind those words. But maybe with time, it will become a truth.
Missed your posts, Silke. I enjoyed catching up with you. And congratulations on the Deborah Award. You are more than deserving!
xxoo