Day 27: Mermaid Night
November 27th, 2011
Sometimes, when working intuitively, I like to crop the page to a size that suits what I end up working on, which is part of why I like working on paper. It allows for easy cropping! This piece is an example of that. I liked the way the mermaid looked in a long strip instead of the wider page that I used.
12 Responses
I love her reflection
Posted by: amanda jolley | Nov 27, 2011 at 9:31 pm |
Leah, this is lovely – soft and soulful.
Posted by: Janet O’Connor | Nov 27, 2011 at 9:38 pm |
Very beautiful piece! I think the cropping really adds something to it.
Posted by: Claudine | Nov 27, 2011 at 9:45 pm |
I think that’s a very smart idea – I occasionally find myself struggling to fill up a page when my favorite part is actually already done. Just like in photography, cropping to the subject often makes a stronger statement. Beautifully done!
Posted by: Terrie: Creative Explorer | Nov 27, 2011 at 10:14 pm |
Gorgeous, as always. I love the curve of her neck.
Posted by: Lorinda | Nov 27, 2011 at 11:00 pm |
beauty.
Posted by: Beth | Nov 27, 2011 at 11:30 pm |
the long format is perfect for her. delightful!
Posted by: aimee | Nov 28, 2011 at 7:24 am |
Love the nightfall behind her – a galaxy of stars and movement! and that red has stayed in your palette!
Posted by: Tammy Vitale | Nov 28, 2011 at 10:04 am |
Leah, this is absolutely beautiful!! i LOVE LOVE the format & especially the lovely curves everywhere. Your choice of colour is great too – the blues & reds… wonderful.
thanks for sharing! Keep painting.
xoxo
ps: this is my first time in joining AEDM & i love it! What great connections to wonderfully talented people!
Posted by: Pauline Leger | Nov 28, 2011 at 10:07 am |
Gorgeous, I really love the background.
Posted by: Julie | Nov 28, 2011 at 4:11 pm |
She’s beautiful Leah. : )
I have a few pieces of that orientation (or proportions?) too, it makes for a different perspective.
Posted by: Steph | Nov 28, 2011 at 6:13 pm |
She’s gorgeous!
Posted by: Tracy | Nov 29, 2011 at 8:17 pm |