Friday, October 7, 2011

Paint Party Friday! (Week 30)

"Hello, Bird." 
WIP
16 x 20 Canvas Panel

I made it! I've been loitering around Paint Party Friday for a few weeks now promising myself that I'll join the fun, but today I actually did something about it! I've been in somewhat of a collage kick since the Summer and I have to say that it felt good to get out the 'ole paints again and have a go . . .

"Hello, Bird" is very much a work in progress: as a matter of fact, all I have now is this floating head on a large 16 x 20 canvas panel:


It's being done for my childhood friend who dislikes (I'm being nice) birds so much, it has become her nickname.  I'm not sure where I will go from here (although you can bet there'll be a bird in there somewhere ;) but I appreciate the chance to show you what I've done so far. Fingers crossed, I'll have it finished by next week at this time. . .

Thanks to Eva & Kristin for their wonderful idea and generous spirit in putting this party together: I have to say, I love it already! 


Kristin xo
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36 comments:

  1. Heather HenryOctober 7, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    This is truly lovely. The blue is brilliant and I can't wait to see the finished piece. I know it will be magical. I love it and I'm certain your friend will too.

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  2. Janie HusbandOctober 7, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    beautiful.......i love her blue hair and big eyes..

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  3. GlorV1October 7, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Very nice Kristin. Her big blue eyes are awesome.

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  4. MandyOctober 7, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    I love her and her eyes are amazing...I have a huge fear of birds too but I have them in many of my pieces...go figure!...now I thought you already did ppf coz I was loitering there last week...lol...I wonder then where I got the link from?...mmmm...have a great weekend...xxx

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  5. carol l mckennaOctober 7, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Lovely painting ~ Love her! I assume you are using acrylics ~ thanks, namaste, Carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF

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  6. Joni NickrentOctober 7, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    oh, what fun...love her whimsical and wonderful look! Blue-tiful! Thanks for popping by over at POP ART MINIS and your awesome comment! Happy PPF!

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  7. carlareyOctober 7, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    She is so cute...can't wait to see the finished painting.

    I had a friend who had a pigeon phobia. Didn't know until we walked through a park in New York, someone spooked a flock of pigeons and she freaked right out.

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  8. UnknownOctober 7, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Oh my stars.. This is amazing.. I just love those eyes.. Maybe one day I will be able to paint gorgeous eyes like that.. Happy Friday!!!

    Hugs, Linda

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  9. E Makes ArtOctober 7, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Yay for you!! I've been interested in PPF too, but just haven't had much time lately. I'm glad you got your paints out because you sure know how to use them ;-)
    I'm totally laughing at your friends story... I love that it became her nickname!! soo funny! Of course there needs to be a bird in there!!

    xoE

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  10. ChristineOctober 7, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    loving her blue hair!

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  11. E Makes ArtOctober 7, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Hee hee!! yes we are crossing! Thanks... it was a fun painting! And I thought of you when photographing it on that door!! And I think I just might try to join in with PPF... good incentive to get into the studio. But no guarantees.. you know how things have been lately, lol!!

    xoE

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  12. GigglesOctober 7, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Absolutely lovely painting...can't wait to see the finished product.. Well done thanks for sharing..so pretty!! Happy ppf!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  13. Valerie-JaelOctober 7, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Beautiful painting, Kristin, and nice to see you at the party! Valerie

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  14. JaN's ArTy JouRneYOctober 8, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Gorgeous! You paint such lovely eyes and faces Kristin :)
    Jan x

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  15. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfOctober 8, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    Lol! How can someone dislike birds? :) Did she watch Hitchcock's movie one too many times? :) Love your floating head. I'm sure she'll look fantastic with a bird on her shoulders. :)

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  16. WrightStuffOctober 8, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    I'm so glad you joined in - about time I say!!

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  17. MandyOctober 8, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    lol...i am stalking you...i linked mine up too...i love that place coz i rewally missed seeing work when your summer of colour stopped...xxx

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  18. YvonneOctober 8, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    The blue hair really makes her jump out at me! Wow! Love the huge eyes too. Very nice.

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  19. manomijOctober 8, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    Blue is so one of my favourite colours. Lovely painting

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  20. Kathryn ZbrzeznyOctober 8, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Hi Kristin! LOVE your blue girl with her pretty eyes and gorgeous hair! Your daughter's photos always make me smile, too. Have a fun weekend, Kathy

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  21. JesterOctober 8, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Gorgeous and very striking! Look forward to seeing the rest of her.

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  22. JoannaOctober 8, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Oh she's beautiful! Well done so far Kristin, looking forward to seeing where you go from here.

    Hmmmmm, you might have just inspired me to join in with Paint Party Friday!

    xx

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  23. BeccaOctober 8, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Wow, beautiful piece, I love her hair. What a fun name and story about your friend. She will love this! That name "bird" would be so much better than being called spider. Lol I dislike those so much! Happy PPF!

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  24. Kathryn ZbrzeznyOctober 8, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Student of the month! Woot! Smooky luv! I am proud indeedy! Does this call for an ice cream celebration?

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  25. Tracey FKOctober 8, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    wonder how I would look with blue hair..... Got me inspired!

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  26. Lesley EdmondsOctober 9, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    Hi Kristin - Happy PPF! Two newbies together then :)

    I love this WIP. How do your get such symmetry in your faces? She is perfect and those eyes.....

    Looking forward to seeing how she progresses.

    :)

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  27. AnonymousOctober 9, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Looks like the beginning of something wonderful! The paint party friday sounds so fun....oh if I only had more time! :)
    ~Scarlett

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  28. NicolaOctober 9, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Wow Kristin, she is lovely! I can't wait to see her finished, love the blue hair! It's been a while between visits but every time I come you have taken your art up another notch! Wow!!! So nice to catch up and say hi thank you for visiting!! :0)

    And Happy Birthday to your baby I can't believe she is 6!!! Where did the last couple of years go??? My youngest baby turns 5 this coming Saturday!!!
    Kendra is certainly a gorgeous little thing!
    Take care
    xoxox

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  29. Tracey FKOctober 9, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Thanks for visiting my blog and your lovely comment.... still thinking about blue hair - why wait until I am old!xx

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  30. Daniele ValoisOctober 9, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    So happy you are doing PPF now. I love her. The second I saw it she just shouted your name!

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  31. GeckostoneOctober 9, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Oh this is so beautiful! I love her hair! Awesome! Deb

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  32. JoannaOctober 10, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    She is simply gorgeous Kristin!! Your use of color here makes her such a joy to look at :) xoxo

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  33. CameronOctober 11, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    I love the blue of her hair! Amusing that her dislike became her nickname!

    Perhaps the next part of the painting is a huge swarm of birds in the distance and just one sly decoy winking or something...haha....poor girl :)

    Whatever you decide....she is soooo cute!

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  34. MelisaOctober 12, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    It's looking great so far! I'm curious to see what you'll do for the background. Maybe next Friday!

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  35. EVAOctober 13, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    Welcome to Paint Party Friday! great to have you join in!

    She is beautiful! Love the blue hair and looking forward to seeing more!

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  36. smudryOctober 13, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    So beautiful... like everything else you do! I am a lucky girl...
    Can't wait to see the finished product.

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