Day 10: Fall
November 10th, 2011
Another day of starting art during the morning nap and finishing it after the baby's bedtime. This is good! I'm finding ways to fit art in that work for all of us, even if it is a tight squeeze, especially on days like today when Annabelle fought tooth and nail to stay awake. Oy!
I had the inkling of an idea for this piece at the end of last month and today felt like a good day to bring it to life! The woman at the center is letting leaves fall from her hands. I think it's an homage to letting go. She is like a tree herself, letting the leaves fall to the ground.
Someone asked me today what medium I've been using. In this piece and the last, I worked with acrylic paint on watercolor paper, with a bit of ink for the small details.
23 Responses
I was just going to ask what medium it was, too! Your paintings have such a narrative quality; I always wonder what the story means to you.
Posted by: Bobbi | Nov 10, 2011 at 9:06 pm |
Lovely painting! The scattering of the leaves reminds me of the scattering of seeds and new life.
Posted by: Kelly | Nov 10, 2011 at 9:40 pm |
This is so beautiful – I love the red, blue and brown together!
Posted by: Kathleen Conard | Nov 10, 2011 at 9:57 pm |
Better late than never. I’ve been under the weather trying to fight off what my sweet hubby has had. I’m about to go down for the count, I think. I’m off to bed and it’s only 6pm. More pictures of Owlivia tomorrow!
HuGGs!
Debi
Posted by: Debi Minter | Nov 10, 2011 at 10:01 pm |
beautiful piece – marvelously captured…love the color and form
Posted by: dthaase | Nov 10, 2011 at 11:50 pm |
I really like the colors you use, the red is gorgeous.
Posted by: Gretchen | Nov 11, 2011 at 12:08 am |
I love the bold colors, those are some of my favorites!
Posted by: Tracy Yarbrough | Nov 11, 2011 at 12:17 am |
Leah – just beautiful! Love the serenity and rich colors.
Posted by: Judy Hartman | Nov 11, 2011 at 12:42 am |
This painting is so peaceful and beautiful. I don’t know how you get so much done in one day! Lovely!
Posted by: Diane M. McKnight | Nov 11, 2011 at 2:29 am |
Leah…you painting is so beautiful and peaceful. I don’t know how you get so much done in one day and it always turns out so cool. It started snowing here today, fall may be over.
Posted by: Diane M. McKnight | Nov 11, 2011 at 2:31 am |
I love it, the colours are so striking, especially the red.
Posted by: Nigel | Nov 11, 2011 at 5:13 am |
I love your work. the simplicity of it speaks volumes.
Gwen xx
Posted by: Gwen at Foxglove Hill | Nov 11, 2011 at 5:55 am |
Love how you framed your beautiful woman with the trees!
Posted by: Carolyn Dube | Nov 11, 2011 at 8:56 am |
Absolutely beautiful color combination and subject matter. Even more beautiful–you finding ways to fit your art in.
Posted by: Sandy Coleman | Nov 11, 2011 at 10:38 am |
Ohhh so beautiful… I love her!
Posted by: Marylin | Nov 11, 2011 at 11:35 am |
She’s lovely Leah. Enjoying the red and the curl of her hair as the leaves fall. Kudos to you for finding those little moments to create in!
Posted by: Andrea | Nov 11, 2011 at 12:22 pm |
I ♥ this. It looks like the wind caught her dress and she is about to fly of any minute now…
Posted by: iHanna | Nov 11, 2011 at 1:14 pm |
Love the piece and the effect of the acrylic on watercolor paper! Beautiful!!
Posted by: Lorinda | Nov 11, 2011 at 1:19 pm |
Your work is just lovely! I really enjoying seeing what you come up with everyday!! happy Friday:)
Posted by: Fran T | Nov 11, 2011 at 2:45 pm |
enchanting….
Posted by: Kelley Miller | Nov 11, 2011 at 4:00 pm |
I love this letting go piece, I really speaks to me!!!!!!
Posted by: Andrea Thompson | Nov 11, 2011 at 6:49 pm |
Very nice. I love the meaning and feeling of the painting as well as the colors and composition.
Posted by: Shayla | Nov 13, 2011 at 12:03 am |
I absolutely love this piece. The bold red and the gentleness of her actions such a contrast. Beautiful!
Posted by: Lori Moon Studio | Nov 13, 2011 at 9:56 am |