June 3, 2013

Feelings....

Life Book 2013 Week 23 led by Tamara Laporte.  Using mixed media, we are to draw a face and whimsical creature honoring our feelings.  I don't tend to share my feelings publicly...character flaw...I don't know...I've got to give that some more thought...


What do you think the birdie is telling me?  He looks worried.  What do you think is scaring him?


Addition of various papers, water colors, water color pastels, gesso and acrylic paints makes the composition so much more interesting.  Layers - just like in Photoshop Elements - can make a big difference in an ordinary drawing...what do you think?

20 comments:

Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie said...

Very expressive, Pat! I think that art can be a wonderful outlet for feelings, especially when it is this lovely! xoxo

Karen Lakis said...

I think it's very expressive - maybe this is your way of outwardly showing your feelings. There is so much to gaze at - layers of expression. I really love it!

betty-NZ said...

I love what you painted! And the bird is asking you to get rid of the cat because he's hungry!

Evelyn S. said...

I so admire artists....and you are certainly on, Pat!

Janine said...

Love your drawing. I also envy anyone with artistic ability like yours.

JC said...

Wow this is so beautiful! I love it!

Mystery Case said...

Just love it! Found you through WW link and just adore your blog. Looking forward to reading more.

A Creative Grace said...

Love you art Pat, and your studio :) the bird does seem concerned, have you decided what it's about?
Visiting from Tawny Moon Studio :)

ExploreColorado said...

Lovely self portrait.

Kim Cunningham said...

So nice! I can take portraits, but I can't paint them! Well done!

Nancy said...

Loving this Pat! That little bird is adorable. I do hope he is alerting you of something good about to happen... :)

TaMara Sloan said...

I love it! Very creative!

Thanks for linking up over at Tales of a Pee Dee Mama

Unknown said...

You're very talented. I love the colors you use. Hi, new follower. Lenore Butler

mail4rosey said...

Very fantastic!

Karren Haller said...

Love the art and the great pastel colors you have used. Im not good at understanding the artists story, would never do well to visit a museum, but I do know what is appealing to my eye and I love your drawing!! I hope you have time to visit and share your blog in our WW. Wordless Wednesday withThe Cat
Enjoy your day!
Karren
xoxo

Unknown said...

Hi
I am co-hosting Katherines Corner Hop this week and came by to say Hello.
I'm also your newest follower. Hope you will visit my blog and hopefully want to follow me also.
Best
Angel @ sewcraftyangel.blogspot.com

tiarastantrums said...

I really like that! I can't draw to save my life!

Brooke said...

You are SO talented! What a gift God has given you!

Pieni Lintu said...

Great job!

Patrice said...

I'm taking Lifebook too - love your page this week! Still working on mine - visiting from Sunday Snapshot.