Red at Night
November 28th, 2010
For day 28 of Art Every Day Month, I was back in my studio and feeling like playing. I worked with fluid acrylics on wet watercolor paper, sprinkled on some salt, and then let it dry. I looked for an image in it after, and then painted and drew in the figure, moon, and stars. It's about 7"x9."
32 Responses
Gorgeous!! The salt created such a cool celestial effect.
Posted by: Jennifer Lee | Nov 28, 2010 at 5:21 pm |
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This took my breath away! I love love love this!
Posted by: Julie | Nov 28, 2010 at 5:52 pm |
Your paintings are like fairy tales, so magic and beautiful Leah.
Posted by: iHanna | Nov 28, 2010 at 5:54 pm |
What a magical sky! I love it!
Posted by: Kelly | Nov 28, 2010 at 5:59 pm |
Such a lovely image. I love the way she seems in deep contemplation and prayer as she gazes off into the sky.
Posted by: rose lefebvre | Nov 28, 2010 at 6:17 pm |
I love the celestial effect you created with this piece!
Posted by: Di | Nov 28, 2010 at 6:55 pm |
I love how you find your images in all of your beautiful creations!
Posted by: Kristin Dudish | Nov 28, 2010 at 7:10 pm |
love the effects
Posted by: Michelle | Nov 28, 2010 at 7:21 pm |
Love her! She’s stunning and that sky is amazing.
Posted by: B @ Sweet Limes | Nov 28, 2010 at 7:26 pm |
What a cool effect! I wonder if that would work on a clay piece?
Posted by: Marie Young | Nov 28, 2010 at 7:32 pm |
wow – I love the cosmic feel to this…amazing coloring
Posted by: dthaase | Nov 28, 2010 at 7:54 pm |
oh Leah this is so beautiful!!!
Posted by: Liberty | Nov 28, 2010 at 8:10 pm |
Stunning and vibrant! Really Love this painting!
Posted by: Shannan – Original Bliss | Nov 28, 2010 at 8:31 pm |
I love the colors!! She’s beautiful Leah.
Posted by: Tracy | Nov 28, 2010 at 8:50 pm |
Intriguing. I like it.
Gina
Posted by: Gina Lento | Nov 28, 2010 at 10:09 pm |
Are you ready to write a childrens story book? Wow, this is so beautiful. I would love a copy!
Posted by: Chandi Holliman | Nov 28, 2010 at 10:15 pm |
Oh Leah!! I am seriously loving this one!! (Hope it goes in your etsy shop at a reasonable price and I ee it as soon as it pops up!)
Posted by: EVA | Nov 28, 2010 at 10:52 pm |
so lovely post
Posted by: lilas | Nov 28, 2010 at 11:22 pm |
This one is stunning, the colours are so vibrant!
Posted by: Dave | Nov 28, 2010 at 11:25 pm |
That background is gorgeous!
Posted by: Nelly Eisenhower | Nov 28, 2010 at 11:51 pm |
This image is so mesmerizing & beautiful. I love it.
Posted by: April | Nov 29, 2010 at 12:55 am |
This is a truly beautiful painting. Left me totally speechless. Thank you!
Posted by: Zula | Nov 29, 2010 at 4:49 am |
Love the background effect. It looks so strong, might be powerful in a large scale
Posted by: pavinee | Nov 29, 2010 at 6:08 am |
oooohhh…I really love this one. Especially the royal colors!
Posted by: Maron | Nov 29, 2010 at 8:55 am |
LOVE, the background, Leah (– and of course your lady)
Thanks for explaining how you did it!
Posted by: xinme | Nov 29, 2010 at 9:38 am |
This is soooo cool. She reminds me of Little Red Riding Hood…It makes me feel like something dangerous just beyond the page is watching her…I LOVE IT!
Posted by: Carol | Nov 29, 2010 at 12:00 pm |
the aurora borealis never looked so good. stunning.
Posted by: Sue O’Kieffe | Nov 29, 2010 at 12:10 pm |
Leah, this is breath taking. It evokes so many different emotions. Calm and power at the same time.
Red Riding Hood reminds me of a tall cedar tree… one that’s been hollowed out, for clothing, baskets, or canoes… what we in BC would call a CMT (culturally modified tree).
http://illaheecommunity.com/img/creek/cedar-illaheecreek.jpg
Posted by: Creatively Sensitive | Nov 29, 2010 at 12:52 pm |
Gorgeous! Love, love, love it! One of my favourites. Once again one of your paintings has my imagination creating stories and scenarios.
Kat Xx
Posted by: Katina Wright | Nov 29, 2010 at 1:59 pm |
Wow! What a gorgeous explosion of color!
Posted by: BarbaraB | Nov 29, 2010 at 1:59 pm |
ohhh this is really beautiful!!!
Posted by: Jehanne | Nov 29, 2010 at 2:09 pm |