"Do You Believe?"
8 x 10 Canvas Panel
Happy PPF!
It's been a big week around here. I finally (as in, 6 weeks of work, finally) finished the reorganization of my studio and then actually used it (what a concept) to complete a piece of art! It's been longer than forever since I've created anything new - and just in time - as the Mermaid Swap that this little one was painted for is due to be postmarked by today . . . Thank you Cameron for the inspiration - and motivation - she was just what I needed.
So, here it is: an 8 x 10 canvas panel that was first covered in paint chips and distressed.
My first ever Mermaid
I then used watercolor crayons and ink to elude to what I hoped would be a eerie, watery feel:
Some bold shots of green acrylic and bright purple Stickles as accents
The necklace was an old charm (from a dog collar of all things!) that was punched through the canvas panel and tied in the back with wire. The rest of the "chain" is comprised of more Stickles glitter.
Bye, Bye little one - I will miss you - and give Cameron a big hug from Me . . . .
Kristin xo
40 comments:
Hi Kristin. Love the mermaid and her collar is awesome. It's always fun to use real adornments on the canvas. Nice job. Happy PPF!
Oh she is perfect Kristin.... I love her diamond studded tail and beautiful hair.
Karenx
Wonderful painting and love her necklace! Hugs, Valerie
What a lovely painting!
It looks as though the light source is from within!
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Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
She is beautiful, love the colour tones you've used and the 'locket' is the perfect touch :)
First time with PPF-she is sooo beautiful, full of love and light!
wow, she is gorgeous. Fun to send her off into the world to a new and loving home. I think her necklace was the perfect add for such a lovely mermaid. Happy PPF
Love the attention to the details here, she is lovely.
She's beautiful, the charm adds so much to the piece!
Your mermaid is fab. I adore her necklace (such a special touch) and colorful hair. She makes me think of the beach and summer, but THIS girl is waiting desperately for the cool weather of Fall. I am sure you are feeling the heat too!
She is so beautiful, that cleaned up studio has produced some awesome work!! She just pops off the page, wonderful movement!! Love the colors!
Hugs Giggles
This turned out SO beautifully! You really managed to capture the underwater feel... And your highlights and special touches are always so perfect, just enough.
Gorgeous, I love how vibrant it turned out and that charm was a stroke of genius! Just lovely!! waving hi from the hills of North Carolina :)
Fantastic, Kristin. She looks like a sea nymph. You picked the right colors for this. Really pretty.
And I meant to tell you - the next little oddly endowed little plastic baby with a blue dunce cap I find, I'm going to buy specially for you!
Kristin... she is beautiful... gorgeous... love the vibrancy... and her necklace... so sweet...
and just went back to your previous post... and saw the magnet... missed it completely before...lol... thank you...
Hugs
Jenny x
she is just beautiful. I love that you used paint chips in that first layer. the effect of painting her on top of the blue is so lovely. xo
I love how she turned out, just beautiful.
I want a charm like that for Mushu... might not be butch enough for him but it would be awesome... love the studio... I have been thinking about it over and over ... and love this as a finished piece... you have had a great week!!!!
Beautiful piece of art and the necklace addition is inspirational
Love Chrissie xx
She is great! love the distressed look! And that necklace is a great find :-)
Gorgeous - wonderful 3D quality with the necklace.
She is beautiful and enchanting with her fab necklace and her glittery tail. Wishing her luck on her voyage. Happy PPF, Annette x
She's stunning and I love what you did with the necklace.
Catherine Denton
Cool. I like all of that turquoise.
Beautiful and I love that necklace in relief. Saludos
such a lovely piece
i enjoyed seeing it unfold
She arrived today!!
I must say that she gave me the biggest hug as soon as I opened her envelope....and when she was done, I was taken aback by her beauty!!
She is gorgeous, Kristin!! I love her, love her, love her!!
Thank you so much!!
Your mermaid is stunning and I love the heart necklace you gave her. :)
LOVE this sweet mermaid!
I´ve been considering the idae of highlights like hers. :D Lovely expression.
You paint the most stunning eyes. What a lovely place for the charm to find itself!
xx
oh wow, she is just beautiful! you've done a terrific job and I love the added embellishments
Okay, I feel like a total doofus....so I apologize in advance, but I thought that I had your address on my email roster from when you signed up for the swap....nope.....oh, I'll just get it off the envelope....poof....Hubby took the trash out....I'll just email her...what, no Kristin of Twinkle, Twinkle in my contacts?! How can that be?!
Anyways....I'm here to meakly admit my disorganization....and humbly ask for your addy so I may send off your mermie....
Sorry, again...
I 've got to get my act together.....haha!!
You did beautiful work for your first Mermaid. She speaks to me. Clever putting the necklace through the painting. Blessings, Janet PPF
Wow, she is absolutely gorgeous and I love, love, love the watery effect you gave her. It's amazing! You are so creative, and she is quite beautiful. Also, I love your new art space, it looks fantastic. Maybe you can come organize mine..haha!!
So excited to see you next week! :D
Yay, finally catching up with this. Your mermaid is stunning Kristin! You certainly did succeed in giving the piece and eerie, watery feel. And I love the way you did the necklace! I kept looking at the picture on facebookon my phone and just couldn't figure out what it was so glad to have it clarified. It really adds a little something something to the piece.
This is swirly, magical good! I love what you have created! I am a paint chip girl! ;D I love that you arranged your canvas this way~ It is gorgeous and your mermaid is mesmerizing! I love the dog charm-I found one once, so cute. I took it off and used it on something else~
I love what you have created~
Beautiful~ xo :D
she is bad freaking ass! Love that necklace to top it off too! fab!
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