Thursday, October 20, 2011

Paint Party Friday (Week 32)

"You Are Here"
4 x 6 

Detail

I've been bit by the painting bug lately, thanks to the weekly art and imagination found over at Paint Party Friday. . . big hugs to Eva and Kristin for their time and dedication in hosting this beautiful community.

"You Are Here" was inspired by the directional maps often found in large malls in which a red dot shows the pedestrian (or lost shopper ;) their location. I used both Golden Acrylics and Caran D' Ache watercolor crayons in addition to a bit of Stickles glitter on the heart, er dot . . .

Thanks for stopping by: to see more painterly pieces, check out the Party for yourself . . . 


Kristin xo
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50 comments:

  1. Scarlett ClayOctober 20, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    This is sweet, the little dot is really fun, I've seen those! I'm glad you've been bitten by the paint bug because I love to see what you come up with! :)
    ~Scarlett

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  2. Daniele ValoisOctober 20, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    oh, she is so fun! Love the dot! ...Mine will totally be up tomorrow!

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  3. EllaOctober 20, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    I love her eyes; you always paint such amazing ones :D
    I am getting bitten by the paint bug, too. I love the idea behind your art~

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  4. TheresaOctober 20, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Hi Kristen, She is super cute with those big eyes! Love the colors. Glad to see you at PPF! Theresa

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  5. AnonymousOctober 20, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    Very cute :) I like those big eyes too and the subtle shading is lovely. :)

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  6. JanetOctober 20, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    She's so cute! I especially like her big eyes and the purple-y color.

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  7. JoannaOctober 21, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    Oh she's a cutie, Kristen! Love the 'You are here' and the button over her heart, sweet sweet sweet!

    Great shading on her face - you make it look so easy (but I know it isn't)!

    xx

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  8. AnonymousOctober 21, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    oh she is adorable! her eyes are amazing and the 'you are here' concept is so clever!

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  9. Joni NickrentOctober 21, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    Love her...the big eyes and the You are here dot are too fun! POP ART MINIS

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  10. CameronOctober 21, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    How cute is this concept!?
    Clever girl!!

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  11. NettyOctober 21, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    Happy PPF Kristin. Loving your idea of the red dot, but this little girl reminds me so much of your lovely daughter. Annette x

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  12. DianeOctober 21, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    What a great piece. Thanks for putting a smile on my face this morning!
    :)

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  13. carlareyOctober 21, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    So cute! What a great sentiment for the piece and the title. You should make greeting cards with this image.

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  14. Heather HenryOctober 21, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    I love it! Very clever, you are here, on the heart. I always love the colors you use, so bright and cheery!

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  15. AnonymousOctober 21, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Love her! She is so cute and the sentiment is fabulous too. Lovely work Kristin!

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  16. SHERI COOKOctober 21, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    I find your piece this week very clever and so delightful. Happy PPF!

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  17. EVAOctober 21, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    She is so cute! Great eyes - with all the yellow and gold, she reminds me of the photo of your daughter on the sidebar. Lovely!!

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  18. JingleOctober 21, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    WOW! She is fabulous!!!!!

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  19. Mary C. NasserOctober 21, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    What a sweet, beautiful painting.
    I really love it.

    I also LOVE maps, so was immediately drawn in by the title "You Are Here!" Have even had a solo show myself with that title. :)

    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mary C. Nasser Art Blog

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  20. AnonymousOctober 21, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    She's adorable. Those big Liz Taylor purple eyes just pull one into the painting. I like the sparkly heart.

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  21. Lesley EdmondsOctober 21, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    She is lovely Kristin - those eyes!!!! and a lovely sentiment having the dot over her heart.
    Happy PPF x

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  22. Kristin DudishOctober 21, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    This is such a beautiful idea - the placement of the red dot over her heart is perfect!

    xo
    Kristin

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  23. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfOctober 21, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    She is adorable and quite an inspiration. :)

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  24. K J DOctober 21, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Oh Kristin... wish I had the same painting bug as you..... I have been emulsioning walls forever!

    Your piece is stunning.... love the red dot :)

    Have a great weekend

    Karenx

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  25. carol l mckennaOctober 21, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Adorable work and so well done ~ Love it! ~thanks, namaste, Carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF ^_^

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  26. ChristineOctober 21, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    oh look at those eyes! Nice mall inspiration too!

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  27. JulieOctober 21, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Omg! I love her!

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  28. A'n'G JohnsonOctober 21, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    love the you are here idea

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  29. JoannaOctober 21, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Awww, I simply love the message that this little girl tells :) It makes me want to go out & make an actual sticker with this saying on it... love love love!

    xo
    Joanna

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  30. Fars DatterOctober 21, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Awww, that is SO sweet! The red dot where the heart is! Love that idea! :-)

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  31. NatashaOctober 21, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Wow. I love the dot! Such expressive eyes, she is gorgeous.

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  32. manomijOctober 21, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Purple and yellow yeaaah!!
    Great eyes.
    ManonX

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  33. Tracey FKOctober 21, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    love the you are here dot... thinking I need to dot a few people I love... happy PPF xx

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  34. Robin Panzer ArtOctober 21, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Clever! Love those huge eyes too! Happy PPF! ~#19 on PPF-Robin Panzer Art Studio 33

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  35. JennyOctober 21, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    She is super sweet Kristin... and I love the red dot... you are here... that is so clever... sounds like a fun time :))

    Jenny x

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  36. Kathryn ZbrzeznyOctober 21, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    So pretty! I havent had time this past week to play with pages and paints and I miss it terribly. How is school going lately for your sweet little daughter? Is she excited for Halloween? Costume? :)

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  37. TeriOctober 21, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Wow, those eyes!!!! Such a cutie.

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  38. UnknownOctober 22, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    I do really love your works!!!! Pretty indeed!

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  39. UnknownOctober 22, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    I LOVE the concept behind this piece. The ideas of knowing right where you are, even though you are lost is thought provoking. It begs the question. Do we ever really know where we are?

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  40. MandelOctober 22, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    I love the look on her face and the big hair :) Nice idea using one of those dots! :)

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  41. AmyOctober 23, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    she's a SWEETIE face..Love it..so vibrant..her eye's are amazing.
    I'll have to check out the blog challenges..

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  42. joannaOctober 23, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    She's adorable Kristin!! I need to check out this challenge. looks like a lot of fun :)
    xoxo

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  43. K J DOctober 23, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Hi Kristin

    YES! I am going to be doing the other class in the new year too.... I thought this one would get me warmed up!!!

    Hope you had a good weekend

    Karenx

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  44. JoannaOctober 23, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Kristin I always enjoy your visits :) I'm not registered for life book...I've tossed the idea around, sounds like fun...I'll have to give it some more thought! xoxo

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  45. Heather FoustOctober 23, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    She is sooo cute!

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  46. Morph WaffleOctober 24, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    How sweet, super piece, love the concept, great one!

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  47. E Makes ArtOctober 25, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Ahh... you are so darn clever. I love this!!

    xoE

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  48. Tahnya MarieOctober 25, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Hi Kristin! Thank you for your comments about the new look of my blog. I am in the beginning stages of a new project that I am hoping will work out well, so I thought I would give my blog a makeover. I mailed the doll last week or perhaps the week before, I can not remember at the moment. *smiles* It should be there soon.

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  49. Alexandra MacVeanOctober 25, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Very, very sweet and cute, Kristin. Loving your adorable works of art. :)

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  50. soraya nulliahOctober 26, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Dear Kristin-thanks so much for stopping by my blog-and your well wishes. I am still trying to track down the new Somerset issue!!

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