Thursday, March 29, 2012

Paint Party Friday (Week 3)

"A Mother is Born"
8 x 10 WIP

Has this ever happened to you? You think your piece is complete, you get all ready to take brilliant shots of your new work . . . . and once you're behind the camera, you realize that your painting isn't done . . . 

Yeah, that's me today; thinking I was all finished with this when clearly, the photographs proved that I was not.  So, I hope you don't mind my sharing a tiny little WIP with you instead. At least I can now see what needs to be done. 

Speaking of which, has anyone seen my automatic pencil? I last saw it under a pile of Caran d'ache crayons and paper tape . . . .

Happily linking to The Paint Party:


And wishing you a beautiful weekend,
Kristin xo
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35 comments:

  1. Scarlett ClayMarch 29, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    You're sitting on it. :)

    Just kidding, that's what always happens to me! :) Looks like another lovely piece..is that your handwriting on the skirt? Looks great!

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  2. Ayala ArtMarch 29, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    I love wips! The pencil....? no, haven't seen it around here ;o)

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  3. CameronMarch 29, 2012 at 10:20 PM

    Do I see the word booty there? Heehee!
    It'll be nice to see this when you deem it done!

    Is the pencil stuck inside a book? I use mine to hold pages....and forget they are there when I push everything aside :)

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  4. E Makes ArtMarch 29, 2012 at 11:18 PM

    Yes, that has happened to me a few times! So now sometimes when I'm stuck on a piece I take a photo so I can step back from it more and see what it needs. Can't wait to see this done. Of course it's going to be great :-)

    xoE

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  5. Valerie-JaelMarch 29, 2012 at 11:19 PM

    Looks good. I find it easier to see what is right or wrong about what I am making when I look at it as a photo! Hugs, Valerie

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  6. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfMarch 30, 2012 at 2:56 AM

    That happens sometimes. :) Looks great to me though.

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  7. MandyMarch 30, 2012 at 3:04 AM

    She is looking wonderful...i actually gesso ed and drew a girl up...had plans of doing it tonight but tiredness got in my way...such is life..have a good one...xxx

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  8. Lesley EdmondsMarch 30, 2012 at 3:45 AM

    Hello Kristin - check your rubbish bin I always seem to find lost arty things in mine lol!
    Love this piece so far and will look forward to seeing her completed.

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  9. NettyMarch 30, 2012 at 3:53 AM

    I thought losing pencils were my speciality....so glad there are more of us..........lol
    Great WIP loving it. Happy PPF and have a great weekend, Annette x

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  10. DianeMarch 30, 2012 at 3:56 AM

    ....looking good....and your pencil--Ha--you don't want to ask me! I have multiples of EVERYTHING, because it always would take me so long to find anything I would lose that I started to buy doubles--it really helps save time, and the original always pops up eventually.

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  11. NicolaMarch 30, 2012 at 4:15 AM

    Yep I know exactly what you mean, I think sometimes taking photos of our paintings is a great way to be able to take a step back and see it from a different perspective!!! Looking forward to seeing the finished piece!!! So nice to pop in and see you Kristin!!! :0)

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  14. GinnyMarch 30, 2012 at 5:24 AM

    I think your girl is beautiful. I love the combination of colors that you used. I am looking forward to seeing her when she is finished. (Actually, she looks perfect to me.)

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  15. WrightStuffMarch 30, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    I betcha that pencil has rolled off the back of your desk!

    She's cute already :)

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  16. DebbieMarch 30, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    I think it looks really good as is! But yes, I have noticed that once I look at something on screen, I get more ideas for the work. 'Hope you find your pencil!

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  17. carol l mckennaMarch 30, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    Wonderful WIP ~ she is delightful and love the little nest ~thanks, namaste, ^_^

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  18. Daniele ValoisMarch 30, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    It's at my house. Come get it!!! :D

    She is looking darling and perfect thus far!

    I totally didn't realize it was friday until I saw you had a new post. Spring break head here! :P

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  19. Mary C. NasserMarch 30, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    You have such an amazing sense of color!
    Really love your work!
    Please let me know when you find my pencil, too. :)
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  20. Daniele ValoisMarch 30, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    Hi. I just changed my pic. I wanted to test and see if it worked! let's see...

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  21. Daniele ValoisMarch 30, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    Eee...just one from my phone! It worked! and now you have so many more comments!

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  22. Sadee SchillingMarch 30, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    This is so sweet! I love the title, especially. Happy PPF! --Sadee @ a Picturebook Life

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  23. AnonymousMarch 30, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    Such a lovely looking WIP! And yes, that happens to me sometimes too. Or worse, I blog it, then realise it wasn't finished at all. Seeing it up there on the screen suddenly shows up all the stuff that needs doing. BTW, love that you are writing about your booty ;-)

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  24. paulineMarch 30, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    Kristin... i think she looks PERFECT, but only you know whether she's really done or not. :-) Love the title... "a mother is born"... so beautiful... happy PPF! xoxo

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  25. DVArtistMarch 30, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    Ohhh yeah that happens to me as well. Seeing your art in a mirror or camera lense shows a different perspective.
    Love this piece.
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  26. JoannaMarch 30, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    LOL! Its usually not until I upload the image & see it on the computer that I realize that changes need to be done! Isn't it amazing what a different perspective you get?!

    Loving the colors of course! :)

    xoxo

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  27. E Makes ArtMarch 30, 2012 at 10:36 PM

    Hi again! Just wanted to thank you for the compliments on my journal page! It's my favorite one that I've done so far... and it only took like 3 years to finish, lol!!! Seriously thank you.

    And those journal pages you did really are incredible. I love how raw and authentic they are. Well done you!! They made me all weepy eyed!

    xoE

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  28. carlareyMarch 31, 2012 at 6:16 AM

    Happens nearly every time. I use it as a test to see whether or not something is really finished.

    I do like this so far, can't wait to see the finished piece. You have such a way with color.

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  29. brandiMarch 31, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    ~ah...kristin she sings of spring and i love the name you chose...and her holding the wee little nest...did she find the babies or had they all flown away...too cute my friend...be well and much love light and blessings~

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  30. SabinaMarch 31, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Great WIP--especially the stars and the dark nest.

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  31. mette laumannMarch 31, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    is beautiful
    ox
    Mette

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  32. Anne MandaMarch 31, 2012 at 11:29 PM

    Happens to me all the time, sometimes I take photos along the way just because for some reason it is easier to see from photograph, what needs to be done.
    Your work looks lovely, keep creative! Happy PPF !

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  33. K J DApril 1, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    I love this piece Kristin..... finished or not it looks good to me.

    Hope you found your pencil!

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  34. EVAApril 1, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    It's charming! Not sure what is missing...

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  35. UnknownApril 3, 2012 at 11:20 PM

    numerous times...I think that is why a lot of people will stick a painting or a quilt on a design wall and let it simmer....

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