Sneak Peek
July 28th, 2008
A sneak peek at my painting of Ophelia. Hopefully I'll be able to get a good picture tomorrow when the sun is out. In my version of her story, Ophelia isn't planning to kill herself. Instead, she is entering into the water as a personal ritual of renewal and rebirth. The tattoos on her back also symbolize this.
I'll write more about this later on. Still feeling zonked out.
Last week I returned to yoga and found a new class to join. It was a brave act for me! Man oh man was I sore the next day, but I also felt good, so tomorrow I'll try another class and hopefully find a few classes each week that I'll enjoy attending. I'm not a naturally flexible person, so I need to find teachers who are gentle and won't try to force my body into poses. We shall see!
18 Responses
Wow, Leah. Just wow. I can’t wait to see how this one turns out, and I especially love the look on her face as she looks out over her shoulder. So much mood in this one.
Posted by: Staz | Jul 28, 2008 at 11:59 pm |
Oh wow is right. This is such an amazing piece so far. I can’t stand how talented you are. Your visions, your interpretation…did I mention TALENT??? I simply can not wait to see more of this gorgeous piece!!
I chuckled about the yoga, I have been doing some at home to sort of “warm up” for when Lauren starts school in the fall. There is a place near her school I am planning on trying and do not want to be a distraction to the class in my lack of flexibility. So good for us, especially since we tend to stay in some not so natural positions for a long time when working on our art.
Posted by: Karen Mowrey | Jul 29, 2008 at 6:14 am |
I love her full, beautiful curves.
Stunning!
Posted by: Cynthia | Jul 29, 2008 at 6:17 am |
This piece is so very beautiful Leah ! I want to know where your Ophelia’s pool is.. could use a dip myself…not to mention the beautiful scenery
The yoga sounds like a great move ! I hope you find just the right teachers for you !
Cheers and here’s to flexibility !
Kim
Posted by: Kimbo | Jul 29, 2008 at 6:51 am |
I like your interpretation of Ophelia – she’s lovely, Leah!
Posted by: tinker | Jul 29, 2008 at 8:35 am |
Beautiful leah! I loooove the coloring you chose. Congrats on your bravery. Getting back into doing Yoga is on my list too.
Well done!
Hugs,
a.
Posted by: Andie | Jul 29, 2008 at 8:40 am |
Your work is dreamy and beautiful. I’m thrilled to see Ophelia at different stages of creation, witnessing the process and transformation is one of my favourite things about art, my own and the work of others. Her tattoo and the interpretive twist really make the image for me.
Wishing you gentle flexibility!
Posted by: Danette | Jul 29, 2008 at 9:46 am |
just lovely. good luck with the yoga…yessss, with my back problems it’s been suggested i start some yoga…however, i had a bad experience with a crazy instructor in nyc once & have been apprehensive about tring it again.
Posted by: stacy of oliveloaf design | Jul 29, 2008 at 10:20 am |
So beautiful! I look forward to the next installment. Very haunting.
As I explain on my blog I’ve had to give up my desire for a yoga practice and change to qigon/tai chi. Enjoy your class.
Posted by: Rebecca | Jul 29, 2008 at 11:39 am |
I love how you are reinterpreting the story to be something more transformative. It looks so lovely. I wish I had even an ounce of your skill! You inspire me like no one else. Your work speaks volumes.
Good luck with Yoga! I’m so happy you are jumping in to classes and spending time on the mat. Keep us posted on how it goes for you -k-?
*hugs*
Sare-Bear
Posted by: Sare-Bear | Jul 29, 2008 at 12:08 pm |
leah! i love how this is developing. i especially love the trees and the stars in the background. ’tis so beautiful. thank you for inspiring creativity in the world around you. yea!
cheers, kel
Posted by: Kelly | Jul 29, 2008 at 1:18 pm |
It has such a fairytale feel to it. Exquisite!
Posted by: Shayla | Jul 29, 2008 at 1:33 pm |
This is such a beautiful painting, Leah!
Posted by: Karen | Jul 29, 2008 at 1:34 pm |
Ophelia is wonderful!
I can relate to your experience with yoga! It’s great that you’re finding somewhere to take classes. I try to do pilates 1-2 times a week and even though it’s hard by the end i’m glad i’ve gone.
Posted by: Violetkey | Jul 29, 2008 at 2:19 pm |
You have to stop this immediately. I hate wanting things I cannot have. Awesome. Simply awesome.
Posted by: Tammy Vitale | Jul 29, 2008 at 2:20 pm |
This is such an incredible piece, Leah! And it’s not even finished yet. I love her curves, I love how she’s partially submerged, and I can’t help but fall in love with your interpretation of this story. We are Ophelia, aren’t we? I’m sure we all are at moments in our lives. But, this is so poignant for me, right now. I love the tattoo! It’s perfect, Leah!
*sighs* Oh, it’s so wonderful!
XOXO
Posted by: Julia | Jul 29, 2008 at 4:36 pm |
What a lovely painting. The saying, “Still waters run deep,” came to mind when I saw it.
Posted by: Jazmin | Jul 29, 2008 at 6:16 pm |
Yep, another fan of this amazing picture. And you could maybe consider Pilates classes, too – can be more gentle than yoga with a good teacher, and very empowering.
Posted by: Sue Krekorian | Aug 11, 2008 at 9:48 pm |