This is Celeste! She is a little dragonfly fairy who loves to come out flying in the cool evenings to show off her delicate wings :)
This one is a 9"x12," which is actually one of the largest paintings I have ever done (though not really that big for most people :) I really enjoyed it, since I usually only do 5x7s or 8x10s. I may do some more larger ones in the near future. I fiddled with this painting for a few days--I changed the background probably 3 0r 4 times. In the end I kept it pretty simple, and decided that she looked nice against a darker background than I usually do. She is waiting for a new home in my shop :)
Well now its off to do some cleaning around the house, I can't put it off any longer :) I hope you are all having a great Friday!
so sweet and celestial, a perfect name for her!
ReplyDeleteAre you going to have a print of the Day of the Dead girl with the top hat in your shop? If so then I will hold out for her, and if not then I will probably buy one of the other lovely ladies!
ReplyDeleteWhen I first started working bigger (I was doing 11x14 watercolors for the longest time) I found it so much easier to get all the details in that I wanted without having to have the steadiest hand in the world :) The down-side was that they took longer to complete....
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you're adapting well to size and style differences.....your recent works have been really eye-catching! I love what you do....so, keep 'em coming!! :-D
Oh, she is so beautiful! I agree - the dark background is great for her. It makes her look absolutely luminous. I love the way you draw your faces.
ReplyDeleteWow - she came out so beautifully. I love her paleness against the dark background. And her little wings are so perfect and delicate. Congrats! Theresa
ReplyDeleteCeleste, is so beautiful and i like the idea of creating on bigger canvas.
ReplyDeleteYour choice of darker background was excellent, because she pops up to our eyes.. (i hope i expressed my thought correctly, sorry for my english) :)
very pretty indeed, the dark background is perfect for her!!
ReplyDeleteShe is lovely, such a sweet and innocent face! I think the background you have chosen fits so well, it makes her stand out wonderfully!
ReplyDeleteI love what you did with the background....gorgeous. Love the big size too, I bet she's beautiful in person! Love the name, too
ReplyDeleteoh my god!!! this fairy is amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteCeleste is lovely! sometimes the best backgrounds are the simplest ones. I forgot the joy of having a plain colored backgrounds after my love affair with mixed media.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on selling all your paintings in the art show! lucky buyer, they were all gorgeous, and I was waiting to see if they would be added to your shop (I was hoping for my sake, lol!).
The print looks pretty darned good though....
Your fairy is just beautiful! And, I love your new prints. I hope you have a wonderful Halloween weekend! : ) xx
ReplyDeleteI love them both...the second one is my favorite! Thank you so much, sweet friend! I cherish the beautiful art that I have of yours now! Happy Halloween! ♥
ReplyDeleteHer face illuminates like moonbeam. Beautiful as always, Lauren. oxox
ReplyDeleteYour work is always so sweet and pure looking. I love it. Makes me happy to view it.
ReplyDeleteJust posted a new award and I have because of your loveliness included you. Please do not feel like you have to "play", just know I think you are special. The Olde Bagg
These are both so lovely, you make the most beautiful and serene little faces! and adore the day of the dead girl!~
ReplyDeleteso gorgeous! Love her! Blessings.
ReplyDelete~oh my goodness...she is ever so beautiful...the colors you used...her floating between the trees...she is ethereal beauty...much l♥ve and light upon you and yours~
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