Saturday, January 30, 2010

Painting Progress

This is where I had left off last time and I spent two days just looking at the background to see what was next. I turned it every which way and finally, when I turned it upside down once more, I saw her. Just the outline of the right side of her face and everything flowed from there.
I added just a little bit of color and then sketched her in a little bit more before letting it sit again to know how to proceed. I am in new waters here - I am working much more transparently than I ever have. I loved this background to much that I want it to be visible through her.
So far so good, don't you think?
Posted by Silke Powers at 4:44 AM
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34 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2010 at 4:56 AM

    Hallo Silke, wunderschön. Mir gefällt es auch sehr, wie du den Hintergrund gestaltet hast. Heute werde ich nach dem Gel Medium suchen. Vielen Dank für deinen inspirierenden Blog und die wunderschönen Bilder, die du mit uns teilst. Bin gespannt..wie es weiter geht..Dir ein schönes Wochenende. Liebe Grüße, Inge Übrigens, Kumquats liebe ich..hmmmm..lecker

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  2. stregataJanuary 30, 2010 at 5:25 AM

    Wonderful, this is really a new direction and I love it!

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  3. purplecatJanuary 30, 2010 at 5:52 AM

    Lovely :D

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  4. Jo PotterJanuary 30, 2010 at 6:13 AM

    Wow Silke,
    You can see this painting is going to be wonderful. The background textures are great, like patchwork.
    I will look forward to seeing the end result!:)
    Hugs,
    Jo.x

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  5. RikaJanuary 30, 2010 at 7:17 AM

    Wonderful!

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  6. DortheJanuary 30, 2010 at 7:52 AM

    Silke liebe,
    it looks wonderfull, and keeping the background will make a whole special picture.

    Hugs and love, Dorthe

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  7. Bonnie Zieman, M.Ed.January 30, 2010 at 7:53 AM

    How interesting to watch you patiently try to find her and then pull her out into the foreground. Love watching your process.

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  8. DebbieJanuary 30, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    Love the way the background shows through the paint. I'm looking forward to seeing the completed picture. :-)

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  9. Anne Huskey-LockardJanuary 30, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    I'm with you, the background is beautiful in and of itself---but turning the canvas seems to let some of the more *interesting bits* show through.
    I am not familiar with all your work but from the past couple of paintings, I like the flowing hair in this one, and also how the figure leans into the visual frame. Lots of motion which balances the background well!
    Can't wait to see where she goes from here!!!

    XXOO!!
    Anne

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  10. BethJanuary 30, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    I like it a lot! The colors and textures are fantastic. And I'm curious to see what you do next.

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  11. KolleenJanuary 30, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    She's beautiful Silke!!

    Can't wait to see the end result!

    xxoo happy weekend to you.
    k

    www.heartwingsisters.blogspot.com

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  12. Ces AdorioJanuary 30, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    Ooh this is too exciting. I cannot wait for the final outcome.

    How are you this morning sweetheart? I have not had my coffee yet and I feel so hyperactive already.

    OMG! Silke. I am in big trouble!!! That darn Facebook account I had for over two years which I neglected, I recently picked it up and now I am getting a-a-aa-aaa-addicted to it. AAAACK! Another thing to be guilty about. But today, I chatted with my teenage nieces and nephews so that was really cool!

    Have a great day. I will try to draw something this morning and then paint later in the afternoon.

    HELLLLLLOOOOOO SILKE!!!

    Tsup!

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  13. studio pashnadaJanuary 30, 2010 at 9:23 AM

    Silke - I love the background and think the flowing hair is the perfect juxtaposition. It will be interesting to see just how much of that background shows - it's going to be so pretty. I know pretty isn't the ultimate complement to every artist but I just think these colors are pretty.
    My boo-boo transfer is hiding now - should finish that piece today.
    thank you ~ Sherry

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  14. lilylovekinJanuary 30, 2010 at 9:24 AM

    I loved seeing how you saw the face in this painting. Thank you for the demonstration. I'm enjoying my last two days of Arizona sun hope you have a nice weekend. Lorrie

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  15. angela recadaJanuary 30, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    Absolutely beautiful, Silke!
    :0)
    Ich wünsche Euch ein schönes Wochenende!

    Hugs and love,
    xoxo
    Angela

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  16. DeborahJanuary 30, 2010 at 1:22 PM

    Silke! You are growing as an artist every day and it is most exciting to watch! I am in love with the background, but She is stunning already. WOW. **kisskiss** Deb

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  17. Lisa HoltzmanJanuary 30, 2010 at 1:23 PM

    Oh Silke, you are getting better and better! The richness of texture and color in your background are so gorgeous! Can't wait to see the next stage of your masterpiece : )

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  18. MaryjoJanuary 30, 2010 at 2:42 PM

    This is wonderful! I love the way you work, how you allow things to evolve, how you listen first and then follow. It is an exciting way to work. It is also exciting to watch.

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  19. Ces AdorioJanuary 30, 2010 at 2:53 PM

    HAHAHHAHA! Silke, you were wearing your inside out then. Oh goodness, you do not need to apply! We can smell the paint from here. You are definitely AA material but aside from painting and drawing, baking and photography what do you call someone with a knitting problem? Hahahah!

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  20. VictoriaJanuary 30, 2010 at 4:00 PM

    Wonderfully radiant! Magic!
    Kiki~

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  21. JulieJanuary 30, 2010 at 4:11 PM

    This looks like it is going to be just beautiful as are all of your other paintings! Hope you have a great weekend! : )

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  22. UnknownJanuary 30, 2010 at 4:20 PM

    Lovely! We are waiting what is next...

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  23. AmaliaJanuary 30, 2010 at 5:01 PM

    Hi Silke! I am glad because my tecnic problems have solved and I can finally write to you.
    I really love the progress and how we can see the background through her.
    Kisses.

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  24. Lisa Carroll-LeeJanuary 30, 2010 at 5:56 PM

    I love how you found her -- just waiting for her to appear, watching your work patiently. Lovely, Silke!

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  25. Karen DJanuary 30, 2010 at 6:34 PM

    Isn't the creative process so cool, it is amazing how it all unfolds. This is beautiful, love it!

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  26. PatJanuary 30, 2010 at 6:49 PM

    She's a beauty! I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the progression to this point. Thanks for sharing your process.

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  27. Kelly BerkeyJanuary 30, 2010 at 7:01 PM

    Love her! I love the transparency...I'm going to have to brave that someday!
    hugs to you!
    Kelly

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  28. SleepandhersistersJanuary 30, 2010 at 11:52 PM

    so far so very good... cant wait to see what is next...???

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  29. Lori annJanuary 31, 2010 at 12:02 AM

    Oh My! She's gorgeous. I love the simplicity in the drawing, I think you've read this one perfectly. I am enjoying this process so much. How big is this painting Silke?

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  30. Theresa MacNaughtonJanuary 31, 2010 at 10:37 AM

    I LOVE it! Your work is progressing so beautifully. I adore the jewel-colored background. :) Theresa

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  31. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2010 at 1:55 PM

    Hi Silke, lovely to see your art developing in stages, sheer wonderful! She is going to be so beautiful. You new advatar photo, you look positively full of sunshine. What ever you are doing it is totally good for you.
    Sending my love the you both.
    Hugs!

    Julie

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  32. UnknownJanuary 31, 2010 at 2:44 PM

    I love it too...it's so much fun watching the painting as it evolves...wonderful work...am now following you...(((hugs)))

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  33. Such a Wondrous Place this Faery SpaceFebruary 1, 2010 at 9:57 AM

    I love your art sooo much dear friend. I can't wait to see this. She will be divine! Blessings and light to you.

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  34. Silke PowersFebruary 1, 2010 at 12:35 PM

    Oh, I love reading and rereading all of your lovely comments! This is such a new and fun process for me and even more meaningful since I can share it with you all!! thank you! Love, Silke

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