The local satellite branch of the library was her favorite place to get inspired.
(Light and coarse molding pastes and acrylic paint on 11 x 14 inch gallery-wrapped canvas.)
My paintings are changing in a way I had not anticipated and I am over the moon with excitement. When I had finished this woman, I told Daniel I wanted to paint a "real" background this time and asked for suggestions. His first response was "books" and so books it is. I am trying to be humble, but I am incredibly proud of this painting! And already on to the next one...
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P.S. Daniel is trying to outdo me and has started a second blog that is dedicated to his many travel sketches. It's called "Wanderlust, or Have Sketchbook, Will Travel: An Urban Sketcher's Blog." It's worth a visit! (Click here!)
Forget humble -- this is a magnificent painting!! You should feel proud! It's so fun to see how your art is progressing. Thank you for sharing your journey with us -- what a brave thing to do. love, Beth
ReplyDeleteSilke, I just love to see your talent evolving and skills growing!!! You should be proud! This is wonderful - your best, so far!
ReplyDeleteyour paintings are beautiful..love the way you capture emotions in each one of those!!
ReplyDeletethis is so lovely!
ReplyDelete**squeals** I LOVE the lighting!!! I mean LOVE LOVE the lighting! Proud as you should be. Just look at you, Brave Girl, owning who you are. Leaps and bounds, that's how you are growing.
ReplyDelete**blows kisses** Deb
She's beautiful!
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"Tolles Bild"..."Super Picture". I really do love this one and got to agree, I also think it is your best one so far. Would buy it in a heartbeat.
ReplyDeleteThought I would also tell you how much I enjoy your blog since finding it. You have a wonderful way of writing.
Wunderschoenen Tag noch....Have a wonderful day,
Erika
Hi Silke...ooh I love her..the colors...the vibe.....and the backdrop of books...gives such another level of presence to her and the whole scene..and to my imagination! I love it! I also love when that happens and a new level moves in..it is really exciting. It is amzaing how each painting or series of paintings guides one to new space and enhances creative expression...amplifies new areas and opens up new gatewways. I truly find painting magical! Wow..wonderful art..you rock!
ReplyDeleteKiki~
wonderful work, I love all those books!!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful pictures.... I love your women. Always wished I could paint like that but alas not to be. and what lovely flowers. the zitronen melisse ja hatte ich alls kind auch. aber pfefferminz tee kalter was bei uns mehr im gebrauch..... have a wonderful week.....Can't wait to see your next painting.. tschuess Birgit
ReplyDeleteSilke! You absolutely deserve to feel proud - she's wonderful! There's a confidence that is showing up in your latest creations. Bravo! Oh and I did go visit Daniel's blog - so cool!
ReplyDeleteWow, Silke, Deine Damen werden immer schöner! Da hast Du jedes Recht stolz zu sein. Und es macht großen Spaß, auf Deiner künsterlischen Reise dabei sein zu dürfen. LG Stefanie
ReplyDeleteSilke, you continue to shine ever more brightly. Your talent is reaching new and such exciting heights. I love the play of light and shadow here, and the intensity and depth of the subject in this setting. It reminds of some of the Bloomsbury group of artists...people like Vanesssa Bell and, in particular Dora Carrington. But having said that, it retains its individuality absolutely. Truly, truly awesome, Silke.
ReplyDeleteI love the light she has shining from below...
ReplyDeleteit's reallt great.
Thanks for linking us to another of Daniel's blogs...he's such a talent!
HUGS to you both.
Char
Just LOVE watching you progress! It is so exciting and you are just doing wonderful!!!
ReplyDeleteNow for a funny...I followed your link to Daniels new blog, signed up, left a comment (and you need to read it!) clicked off the page and was back at the dashboard and thought OH NO! I did not comment at your bolg!
My brain is swiss cheese....sigh.... <:)
XXOO!!
Anne
I love the evolution Silke. It doesn't sound like bragging at all, it sounds like pure excitement and I am overjoyed for you to be in that place of movement. You go girl!
ReplyDeleteI will be off to visit Danel!!
Love and hugs dear one!
You did such a wonderful job on her!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat colors and lighting!!!
This painting is so rich and vibrant. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteNow I'm off to see Daniel's journal...;)
You should be proud as that is an amazing painting...I love the darker colors and the background.
ReplyDeletekeep it up Silke! Your work is amazing and getting more amazinger by the project! Very lovely... and yes Daniel made a great suggestion for the background. Perfect!
ReplyDeleteHello, Silke , this is a very good picture, the eyes of this girl are very strong. And I love the light coming from below.
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing! So wonderfully atmospheric - you did a terrific job, Silke! :) Theresa
ReplyDeleteShe is wonderful and I love the books! You have such a talent.
ReplyDeleteVERY nice Silke. I love the background and the lighting on her. Off to see Daniel's new blog...
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely painting and I like your blog! Glad I stopped by today.
ReplyDeleteI love the way you've done the light making the background in shadow and her face lit up like that :) xx
ReplyDeleteHello Silke, really wonderful glow in this one.
ReplyDeleteI'm admiring the textures that tie your work together.
The texture really adds another dimension, not just in the obvious 3d dimension, but in the viewers brain - ie adds something else to explore .
It's like we have the image perspective- and we have soemthing else as well.
BEAUTIFUL! The background makes a huge difference. I love both the abstract backgrounds and the "real" ones. I love how the blocks of color and straight lines and order tame the otherwise bold and bright colors. It's like restrained passion, just waiting to explode!
ReplyDeleteSilke - I love her - she looks professional in a way. Like she is an up and coming legal person or something like that. I think the books are the perfect background for this painting. Daniel had a great idea - but don't tell him that - he will get the big head!
ReplyDeleteVicki