I have always been a huge fan of Frida Kahlo. She was well know for her surrealist self portraits and the love story between artist Diego Rivera. (I can never resist a good love story) I adore her. If you ever get a chance watch the movie with Salma Hayack. Wonderful movie.
So many of my favorite artists paint Frida portraits.
Some of my favorites are Heather Galler (Soon to buy one of my own), LuLu Mypinkturtle ( I bought one for myself) and of coarse Danita. Go and visit them they are some of my fav artists. Love all the colors.
I decided I would paint my own Mixed Media version of Frida. Thank you Gloria for your inspiration!!!
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Hi Heather, I was just getting ready to sign off and I saw your post pop up. Wow, she is beautiful. Thanks for the mention, that was very nice of you. Lots of beautiful detail in your Frida painting, I love it. The colors are perfect for this painting. Excellent! Happy PPF!
It looks like her too! I never know what my portrait girls are going to end up looking like so I think it's great you can successfully produce a recognisable likeness.
As a big Frida fan I can only say - Wonderful!
Hugs, Valerie
Hi Heather - your Frida is fabulous - i love the background you have painted. i think it is amazing that after all these years she still inspires artists. The film was wonderful - filled with hot emotion.
absolutely adore it heather!
I have to admit that other than knowing Salma Hayek played her in a movie which I haven't seen, I don't know the first thing about Frida. However I know Gloria does a lot of paintings of her and I think i have seen her crop up more than any other artist since I've been coming along to the Paint Party Fridays! So, now I am intrigued to rent that movie and learn a bit more about her!
Great painting by the way - I do know what she looks like and you totally captured her!
I watched the movie just last Saturday. :) I love how all these artist, you included, interpret Frida in their own style. Beautiful!
Heather--she is exquisite!!!
Your Frida is beautiful. Love it. Do you suppose Frida had any idea how huge an influence she would be on so many artists?
Very, VERY nice job on Frida. Probably the best I've seen of her lately. Wow. Way to go! :)
Love your work this week. Thank you for sharing her with us. HAPPY PPF!
Very nice Frida style. Loving the tropical elements. Happy PPF. :-)
Oh she turned out good! I still haven't seen the movie, I need to watch that.
Your painting is lovely!!
I love Frida too and the movie! I would love to read more about her. I love how yours turned out. I made a Frida this year too. I don't know why it took me so long, she has always inspired me!
Happy PPF! Theresa
Hi Heather,
I love Frida Kahlo too! Your painting turned out lovely!
Hugs
Heather you have captured her perfectly but in your own unique style. Great job. I'll follow those links, thanks for sharing.
Wow this is such a wonderful mixed media piece of art Heather. Happy PPF. Annette x
Absolutely beautiful and very much your unique style. Love it!! She sure does inspire people, that Frida!
love your version of Frida.
LOVE LOVE LOVE that painting!! your work if beautiful! Happy PPF!
Heather this turned out gorgeous. I love the lightness of spirit i feel her face has. wow wow
What a fantastic painting...captures the amazing woman perfectly, while so easy to tell its you thats painted her..(LOVE your style!)Love the background too and the flowers around her neck . Just brilliant!:)x
I am LOVING all this Frida energy buzzing around! You've represented her beautifully--sinking into the sea of pattern. Lovely!
What a wonderful tribute to a wonderful artist! Well done!! nancy
I love seeing Frida in your style... She is definitely a source of inspiration for many! This is a beautiful tribute to her :)
xo
Kristin
OMG, that was a wonderful film based an an incredible artist, she is so inspiring & her art so unique, this is a fantastic tribute :)
It's interesting how Frida touches so many of us. Yours is beautiful - she is so young and seems to be a bit innocent and yes, soft. Very very beautiful.
Your portrait is just beautiful!
I love the Freida piece! I also enjoyed visiting the rest of your site. Your portraits are so fun! The idea of writing out your worries is a great one too. I may have to try that!
Heather, your Frida piece is truly gorgeous! I just love your style. You've done a beautiful tribute.
Hi Heather! This is my first time at your blog and it definitely won't be the last! I love your work, and your warm spirit shines through in your blog.
:) Lisa
Such a beautiful painting! I love all the flowers and the lady is nicely done.
Love her hair do. Cool idea to use flowers for her necklace.
Congrats on winning! I know you will love taking a Julie class! I have always adored Frida...i adore your version of her too! Happy PFF!
Lovely interpretation - Love all the background work too!
Oh my! LOVE LOVE LOVE. Happy weekend Xxx
Stunning work, love the flowers you added around her neck!
This is just stunning! I love everything about it - and your shading is beautiful. Her background of lush florals (love the addition of the script around her) and bold colors brings it all together so well. What an inspiration! Kristin xo
Boy, you got it!!!
Fabulous style!
I love this one and am a frida fan also!
beautiful piece. love the design and colors, happy PPF, yes I'm a bit late getting around to everyone!
Beautiful Heather, I have seen a lot of paintings of Frida and yours is one of the best.
Very lovely work.love the colours you chose.Don't know much about her but I'm curious to explore her world now.
Annabelle
Wow! Absolutely stunning!
You'll never meet a bigger Frida fan than me. I own paintings from other artists and have painted dozens myself...and yours? One of new favorites! xo
Look at all those gorgeous flowers!!! The time it must've taken to paint that! Just gorgeous :D
Beautiful work Heather! Happy 'very' late for PPF!
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Gorgeous! I think you totally nailed her expression - at least how I think she would have been. Love that movie too... Now try Diego - hah!
Such a pretty Frida! I will never get tired of painting her, studying her art and seeing Frida inspired art. She is a true icon!
This is lovely, she is one of my favorite artists as well!
GREAT PIECE!!! I will have to check out the movie.
cheers, dana
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