Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Pathways - A Painting

Pathways
Molding paste and acrylic paint on 8 x 10 gallery wrapped canvas.

Yesterday, I put together a set of all my women portraits on flickr (click here if you want to see them) and when I looked at them all in one place, I realized that that is what I am to paint at the moment.

I don't know who they are or what they symbolize, except that I cannot get enough of painting them. For now. I also think that's why their faces flow so easily from my brush - they are waiting to be expressed. I don't sketch, I don't plan, I simply go with the inspiration and suddenly there they are, looking out at me.

So, I hope you aren't tired of my women yet as there are more to come...

Tomorrow, I've got some other fun things to show you, so stay tuned! And, as always, thank you so much for your always encouraging comments - I appreciate you all more than you know!
Posted by Silke Powers at 4:44 AM
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30 comments:

  1. Micki WildeApril 27, 2010 at 5:24 AM

    Love the texture in this one!!

    They all look fabulous grouped together like that on Flickr.
    Just look at all the hard work you've done, they look wonderful!!

    Micki x

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  2. Jo PotterApril 27, 2010 at 5:32 AM

    Wow, Silke!
    This lady painting is truly stunning. I also love how you have grouped together all your women pictures on Flickr. It's good to see your work like that, as if you are viewing an art gallery.
    Have a great week.
    X:)

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  3. Theresa MacNaughtonApril 27, 2010 at 6:41 AM

    Hi Silke! I particularly like this piece - I love the colors and the texture. Very wonderful work!!! I am going to check out your flickr page! :) Theresa

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  4. KathyApril 27, 2010 at 7:28 AM

    She is amazingly beautiful Silke. Off to check out the others.

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  5. KathyApril 27, 2010 at 7:30 AM

    Oh my gosh...seeing them all together is like looking at life itself. All different, yet all as one. They symbolize strength and unity and love and compassion. Their eyes mesmerize. I love them Silke. Just awesome!

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  6. Anne Huskey-LockardApril 27, 2010 at 7:35 AM

    I had checked out your women on Flicker and it was impressive to see them all together. There is a flow of style, and venthough you are painting *women*, each is unique and certain ones call out in different ways. A distincy quality about them!
    Paint my dear!
    And I will be lucky to find studio time today, but got a new box of old Pharmacy ephemera yesterday, so I may be sorting paper bits! :)

    XXOO!!
    Anne

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  7. VictoriaApril 27, 2010 at 7:45 AM

    Hi Silke..she is beautiful and carries such energy and spirit..fabulous job! Looking forward to seeing more of your creations! me too..I paint in the same way..!
    Lovely post!
    Kiki~

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  8. Art by Darla KayApril 27, 2010 at 8:50 AM

    Beautiful Silke! I'll never tire of anything you create! I love how it comes from deep inside you and it helps bring us all closer together♥ That's the great thing about art!!

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  9. Ces AdorioApril 27, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    Okay, this is going to be quick since I am on my way out.

    THIS is my favorite. For one thing - BLUE. I love this and you.

    TSUP!

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  10. Ces AdorioApril 27, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    I really love this.

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  11. lilylovekinApril 27, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    I love your women paintings, not only are they lovely but I know you get so much joy doing them. So I'll never get tired of looking at them on your blog keep painting and posting away!!!

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  12. ElenaApril 27, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    Been away for a few days so I'm playing catch up. Great creations in this and your previous posts. Experimentation and beauty. And you both look very relaxed and how great that must be to live on the island.

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  13. Marie SApril 27, 2010 at 12:12 PM

    OoooOOooooo I love this one Silke, she is beautiful.
    I also enjoyed seeing all of your ladies together in one place. Awesome. That was a a great idea to do that.
    It is nice to see your progressions.
    Love and hugs dear one!

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  14. CatherineApril 27, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    I love this painting! Hope you post it on etsy so I can buy it! :)

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  15. GlorV1April 27, 2010 at 1:27 PM

    I always live your painting Silke. They all have their own personalitites. I don't get tired of seeing your talent. I need to start painting again but time doesn't permit. I'm like you in that what I paint mostly are women. Have a great rest of the week, in case I don't get by.

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  16. RikaApril 27, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    Just beautiful, love the texture!

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  17. DeborahApril 27, 2010 at 2:09 PM

    Tire of seeing beautiful women? NEVER! This one is not related to the others...and I LIKE her!
    **blows kisses** Deb

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  18. DortheApril 27, 2010 at 4:25 PM

    Silke, please go on, they are wonderfull,and this one, so very much ,too. I love the texture you created, also.
    Love and hugs, friend,
    Dorthe

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  19. Bella SinclairApril 27, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    Oh WOW, that's so COOL seeing all your women together like that! You are painting an army of women, which is just fine by me. Can never have too many, I say. This woman is oustanding! I love the limited colors you used on her. Quite patriotic. Her beauty shines!

    I'm so impressed that you just let the paint flow without any sketching or forethought. Wow!

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  20. AnonymousApril 27, 2010 at 4:48 PM

    Silke, tolle Farben. Weiterhin viel Spaß beim Malen und laß uns weiterhin teilhaben. Danke. Inge

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  21. DebbieApril 27, 2010 at 5:07 PM

    I don't think I could ever tire of them! They are fantastic.

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  22. KolleenApril 27, 2010 at 5:08 PM

    Dearest Silke,

    I love your women....I love how you just sit down and the inspiration comes out through your paints. All of your women are beautiful and different....maybe they are all the dimensions of your soul???!!!

    i love them and i always enjoy seeing your fabulous creations!!!

    sending big hugs and love,
    xoxo
    k

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  23. SleepandhersistersApril 27, 2010 at 5:30 PM

    You are like me... I can't stop painting my girls either... It is just what we do.

    So nice to see them all together too. x

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  24. AmaliaApril 27, 2010 at 5:37 PM

    Hi Silke, I like very much this woman, I like the selections of colors and the textures...Perhaps you draw so many women because they are a reflection of your feelings or thoughts, I like them, keep on doing it!
    Kisses.

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  25. UnknownApril 27, 2010 at 5:40 PM

    Hi beautiful! I love all of your ladies! I am hooked on my AngelEyes girls, and can´t stop making them. Have a creative and joyful day. Love, Annika :)

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  26. AnonymousApril 27, 2010 at 6:31 PM

    Hi Silke, it's so nice to see all your art on one page. All the strong caring women you have painted. Loving the textures you're creating, like watching a play and not knowing the outcome, just enjoying the ride. Thank you for sharing your art Silke!
    Thank you for all your caring messages!
    :D Huge smile!

    Julie

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  27. Silke PowersApril 27, 2010 at 9:32 PM

    Thank you all so much for your sweet and always encouraging comments!! Your support lifts me up every day... Love, Silke

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  28. stregataApril 28, 2010 at 1:35 AM

    If they are just waiting to be expressed - then paint them!!! Let it flow. They are beautiful.

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  29. JennyApril 28, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    Love how you capture mystery and serenity in one beautiful crafted piece of art.

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  30. studio pashnadaApril 30, 2010 at 9:50 AM

    do what you love Silke
    you're women are beautiful
    I especially like the ones where I see the backgrounds thru them - it's like I'm seeing their thoughts

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