I have been taking those first tentative steps of moving my art out of a journal and on to independent pieces. Those of you who have started on this journey will understand the tentativeness. Really, it is ridiculous - I am doing exactly what I do in my journal, just outside of a book form.
So why does doing a piece of art on a 'canvas' feel different?
Is it that working on a canvas 'makes' you an artist?
Of course, it doesn't. I was an artist before. It's just that my journal work won't hang on a wall where it can be easily seen. Maybe this piece will. And if it does, it is open to scrutiny, to judgement, to opinion.
When we move from journal to canvas, we make ourselves vulnerable.
I shall be sharing this at Paint Party Friday, where lots of us will be making ourselves vulnerable together :)
Absolutely wonderful. Happy PPF, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you decided to paint this outside of your journal as it is simply beautiful. I love the texture and colours.
ReplyDeleteGreat,I like most the fabulous texture you managed to paint.
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF ❤
Your painting is strikingly beautiful! Yes, it definitely is for hanging on the wall. I did opposite from you. I have always painted on canvas or watercolor paper and am trying hard to learn to do journals, but without a whole lot of success.
ReplyDeleteShe's beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteYou know you can always tear pages from your art journal, mat and frame them and hang them on the wall!
I like the feel of painting on canvases but often it is easier to use my AJ. It can give me ideas for a canvas painting - which usually turns out much nicer than the AJ version...
She is gorgeous, Tracy!
ReplyDeleteOne advantage of canvas is that you can layer to your heart's content as it will take more punishment than paper.
Lovely colourwork and texture in this. And it is great to see you over at Paint Party Friday :D
Best wishes,
Liz
What a lovely piece, Tracy, and congratulations on stepping off the page and onto the canvas - the whole world awaits!
ReplyDeletegorgeous portrait!!
ReplyDeleteThe detail you've put into this is extraordinary. I love the lights in her eyes. Just lovely.
ReplyDeleteI understand your feelings about being vulnerable. Your art is truly stunning!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work! Paint party friday is seriously the safest place to be vulnerable. Yes the canvas does make up vulnerable...but we must do what we must do!! Let your artists soul shine!
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She is lovely.
ReplyDeleteLovely work
ReplyDeleteI'd say your fear was unjustified! :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful project! Love the textures in her hair! Beautiful!
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