After my recent DOA painting (click here to see it), I kept thinking of painting a woman with her head in her hands. Because the thought didn't go away, I had to try it and I actually like it!! I like her hair, how she looks up and I love the colors! I'm not sure she's quite finished, but if work on her some more, I'll do another show and tell... This time I worked with soft pastels on a Sennelier 360 lb pastel paper card and, wow, was that wonderful to work on! Once again, I found myself covered in colorful dust. What fun!!
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She's pretty Silke and I love the colors too!
ReplyDeletesilke, i love her expression: surprised, thoughtful, determined. her arm seems to hold her up if she needs that.
ReplyDeleteenjoy all your colorful dust!
Hi Silke,
ReplyDeleteich glaube, das ist mein Lieblingbild von dir.
Die Farben sind toll (der Hintergrund ist in meiner Lieblingsfarbe),und ich mag den Ausdruck auf ihrem Gesicht.
Hab ein schönes Wochenende
Janine
Oooh! Thinking, pondering, reflecting, introspecting. I love women who lean their heads on their hand. Do you notice I make my women do that a lot? I love this one. The green hue is perfect.
ReplyDeleteI wonder what would happen if you inhale the dusT? Will you glow in color?
I also love the colors, I wonder what she is thinking about.
ReplyDeleteReally lovely, Silke! I love her eyes.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Diane
Love her expression, and the light on her face. :)
ReplyDeleteLove this. Great expression and love the colours you've chosen.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you are still enjoying the pastels. My sister loves Sennelier products she says that they are quality.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! As I sit here with my head resting on my cheek, she makes me think of myself... thinking, dreaming, wondering...
ReplyDeleteI do that alot too, daydreaming...though i have to catch myself when i'm at work! heehee.
ReplyDeletepretty girl Silke, you've captured her beautifully! i like her hair too.
Happy Valentines Day ♥
lori
Oh my, Silke, you are so prolific! Really on a fabulous creative journey. Thank you for taking us along. She is lovely and quite different from the others. **blows candy kisses** Deb
ReplyDeleteHi Silke, she is beautiful. I don't think I've every tried that 200lb pastel paper card, sounds great.StoneHenge paper (rag) is another paper I have been contemplating. Maybe I'll use them both. I stopped by to say:
ReplyDeleteHAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
Great work, take care.
She's gorgeous, Silke! I love that she's looking off into the distance!!
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I agree, the colors are fab as is everything about her.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful Silke, she's so soft and sheer stunning. Totally a favorite!
ReplyDeleteWill you use more pastels? You are really brilliant with them.
Hope you are feeling fantastic!
Hugs!
Julie
Oh Silke, You make my heart curl with joy. Thank you Thank you!
ReplyDeleteBTW, did you buy a Deli store in Charleston? What do those jars contain?
Hheheheheh! Thank you Silke. I love that you do that. Bella and I always check out your avatar!
ReplyDeleteshe looks like me when i think too much...
ReplyDeleteI think this one is my favorite so far! You have come such a long way in a very short time. Wishing you a day full of love!
ReplyDeleteI find this woman takes me into her thoughts. She pulls me in much like watching a child twirl her hair quietly around her finger. I love this picture. Well done. T
ReplyDeleteSilke, the pastels are beautifully smooth and rich here. She has the most charming smile, like she's dreaming of something wonderful. Her love perhaps? Or Charleston? Or....a plate full of pastries, perhaps? Fantastic work!
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