Hi Everyone!
In my previous ramble update, I spoke about a painting that I couldn't show you, but now with the auction coming up on September 16th, I can! A bunch of you have already seen the painting floating around on Facebook, but I thought a few more peeks would be fun to stare at!
I didn't had a real idea of what I wanted to paint. I only wanted to incorporate a sense of freedom. How vague does that sound huh? Haha. Either way, I googled some references and came across one with the pose you see below, I think that printed the reference as soon as I saw it as I can't find it anywhere on my laptop! Either way, I was immediately drawn to it and decided to use it as a base.
Sketch, sketch! I drew the lady on a smaller scale first and after scanning, I drew her on an A4 size paper. I had a vague idea about the background and flowers where the only thing floating in my mind. I decided to only focus on the lady first.
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With colored pencils I drew the flow of the water and then I started to add layers of paint. I also got a better idea of the background, but looking back... it was kind of a big risk that I took. I started to drop colors, like blops of greens, blue and a mixture of various colors to create a nature background...I seriously had a few moment where I though "Now why the %*^&* did I do that?!"...
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My painting and many others, will be auctioned this upcoming Sunday, September 16th. As soon as I know more about the auction details, I'll mention here, Facebook & Twitter. All proceeds go to the cause and I will be shipping the painting. So the buyer can expect a lovely TJ package ^_^. For now you can read more by going to this article "Countdown To Song of Sahel Auction". You can find more art over there as well!
With this, I shall leave you...
Till next time, everyone!
Simply beautiful!
It's wonderful that you did this for charity. The winning bidder is very lucky.
Hey Jen! Thank you :) If I could I probably do a lot more for charities, but that won't pay e.g. my bills haha. This one did speak to me immediately and that's why I acted on it. Thanks soooo much, as always!!
Same paintings on different backgrounds. But you done a great works. Thanks for sharing with us. I appreciate your work.
How interesting and nice to see the process. Thanks for sharing! It gives the feeling of calm too.
:) Big Hug!
It is great Tahira that you have donated this beautiful painting to our cause. We hope everyone will join us on the day. The event will be hosted HERE: http://www.plumtreebooks.co
Hey, Baby!
Thank you kindly :)
Encaracoladaaaaaaa! So lovely to see you and thank you! Very pleased that you liked it :D Big big hugs back!! Xx
Thank you so much Niamh! Like I said, this is the least I can do ^_^ I hope lots of people will join!
Hahaha Rob!
I think you should strike a pose for her as well...
Soooo gorgeous! =D
Nice post! I enjoy seeing the process of another person's art.
Freaking Awesome
Beautiful, TJ -- and what a wonderful thing to do! I hope it brings in boatloads of cash! :)
So pretty TJ! She looks so free! :3
Thank you!! I wish I could strike a pose like that as well haha! I'd probably trip or fall over hehe.
Thank you kindly! So pleased that you loved this post!
Thanks so much Janene! Ohhh she brought in $100! Which I find pretty cool haha.
Thank you sooooo much :D xoxo!
You are freaking Sweet!! Thank you Xx
Beautiful, TJ. Her arms are set back in perfect gymnast fashion. I see the painting earned a hundred dollars for the cause. That's wonderful.
Thank you NP!! This pose is one of my fave, but difficult to master haha. I'm glad that it worked out for this painting as it suits the feeling I wanted to capture perfectly. It is always so lovely to see you here NP! *hugs*