Sunday, March 6, 2011

if: Warning



Stop right there! - this ballerina girl tells it like it is.

I had a lot of fun painting this. It actually took me three paintings to get to this final one. I started with acrylics for the background and tutu, then I switched to watercolor for the background because I was really enjoying the look of the wood and didn't want to completely cover it up. Luckily my friend Bill who is a furniture maker gave me a ton on plywood in January, so I have lots of wood to play with. Thank you, Bill!

Enjoy!

6 comments:

  1. Claudia! I love all of your drawings and paintings. I have always wanted to tell you that I look at The Weekly Creature often, especially when I need to calm down or when I need a reminder of the importance of whimsy and imagination in life. Thank you. Hope to see you soon :)

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  2. She is sooo adorable, and they are so melodramtic...lol! I remember my little ballerina when she was that age!

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  3. I love hearing your process! I like the wood too-cool texture!

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  4. Haha. I love the sass and attitude in this piece. The colors are great against that white outfit, too.

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  5. Hi Claudia,

    This illustration is absolutely wonderful! Perfect portrayal with the sassiness and the pout!

    Kate
    illustratekate.wordpress.com

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