Thursday, January 19, 2012

Work in progress and Paint Party Friday

I always keep a large painting going when I am working on other things.  I have been working on this for a couple of months in between all the other stuff. 
I have changed her face a few times. And have added all kinds of lovely flowers.
All I have to do is add the icing (As Flora Bowley would say)
Finishing touches as you will.
The painted frame around it is just getting started.
She waits for me to pay attention to her while I paint other things


Patchwork skirt

I made my own paper for her hair

To be continued.......

Don't for get to visit everyone at Paint Party Friday!


40 comments :

Anonymous said...

I just love your imaginative use of materials :).
Stay inspired!

Margaret said...

It's really beautiful. I got you a goddess it's over at my blog.

GlorV1 said...

This is really very nice Heather. Love the way you cut out her hair in sections. Looks great. Thx for sharing. Have a great weekend.

Helen Campbell said...

Oh she's lovely! I can't wait to see further installments. :)

JKW said...

The painting looks so much like a quilt. I love the creativity and versatility of the painting. Blessings, Janet PPF

Jenn Girl said...

I love her hair! Beautiful work!

Clare said...

Oh Heather this is so beautiful, I love the flowing feeling that this piece creates and all those interesting layers and textures. There are many little surprises tucked away in this piece.

peggy gatto said...

Just an awesome design, love the patterns going on!!!

Ayala Art said...

Beautiful! SO much details and patterns! And a very sweet feeling in her face, ♥

Theresa said...

This is one of my favorites I have seen. I love her! I can't wait to see it done. Will you be selling prints of her? Happy weekend. xo

Valerie-Jael said...

This is really adorable! Valerie

peggy aplSEEDS said...

wow, she's a beauty! great idea to have a big painting going on. i would try it but i wouldn't know where to put it. happy PPF and thanks for sharing,
hugs, peggy aplSEEDS

Netty said...

Oh wow your media piece is totally fabulous. Have a great weekend, Annette x

Geckostone said...

Wow she is stunning!!! I just LOVE all your work Heather!!!

carlarey said...

This is so lovely. When I look at it I can almost feel the summer breeze and hear the bees buzzing in the flowers.

Faye said...

Heather, her face is now perfect. Please don't change it. I love all the areas of interest in this painting. The homemade paper hair. The lovely flowers. It's a real beauty.
Faye

SHERI COOK said...

It is really beautiful.
I love your art!
Happy PPF!
Sheri Cook/HappyHorseStudio

Robin Panzer Art said...

Heather I am just loving this piece! The hair is stunning! Beautiful, beautiful work! ~Happy Paint Party Friday! #56 Robin Panzer Art Studio 33

Tammie Lee said...

Heather, I love this piece, she is gorgeous and I have good feelings as i enjoy looking at it. How wonderful to work on a large piece.

carol l mckenna said...

She is magical, delightful and did I say awesome ~~ namaste, carol, (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF ^_^

Anne Butera said...

She is wonderful, Heather! I love all the detail you've put into this piece. And the colors. It's so restful and peaceful and happy! Can't wait to see her finished!

Happy PPF!

Christine said...

This is beautiful work!

Unknown said...

Gorgeous, I love all the textures you've combined to complete her; especially her hair. Beautiful work!
Happy PPF,
Stephanie

Tracey FK said...

This is ridiculously amazing.... I love those flowers in the background... hard to imagine her getting any better than she is right now but I will check back to see what happens next.... happy ppf

EVA said...

She is gorgeous Heather - beautifully done so far! Looking forward to seeing more.

Anonymous said...

Heather this is stunning! I love the different details and her patchwork dress. She is beautiful- she looks like Angelina Jolie!

Carrie Martinez said...

Heather, this is so beautiful! I love the paper you made the hair with, and her face is just darling.

Happy PPF and have an inspired weekend :)

Unknown said...

What a beautiful piece!

*jean* said...

she is gorgeous! i love the swirly sky and the red flowers!! happy PPF!

Mary C. Nasser said...

Oh, Heather, I love this!
The patterns in the hair, umbrella, fabric and grass are delightful!!

Enjoy your weekend!
Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art

Alicia C said...

wow... somehow reading this post made my whole day. She looks so sweet (don't change her face anymore!) and it was sort of heartwarming the idea of a painting waiting for you for days, if need be. Thanks for this!

Mandy said...

wow wow wow....absolutely beautiful....xxx

Lydia said...

Having a piece to work on while you do other things is a great idea,I love your style- this painting is absolutely stunning. Big sigh moment.

deeplyrootedinbeing said...

Breathtaking! So beautifully whimsical!! Love it!

ANNE said...

I love this! What a fabulous look, I love all the different designs - so beautiful.

xox

Daniele Valois said...

holy wow! and her hair is wicked. You're awesome!!!

:)

Carola Bartz said...

Her hair was what I noticed first and I wondered whether it was paper you bought somewhere - no, you made it yourself. Heather, this girl - or better say your painting - is stunningly beautiful! She (or you?) has been very patient, she certainly is someone who takes her time.

Jen @Sadie Inspired said...

Beautiful, Beautiful work Heather! I love her hair and the way you created her dress. LOVE it!

Unknown said...

Gorgeous painting, I love it!

Becca said...

This is so very pretty Heather!