She Dreamed of the Sea
January 11th, 2013
Another feature of the Dark, is a time to dream. I think I was inspired to create this dreaming piece in part because I wonder about what my little girl is dreaming about. I pictured her soft blankets, that she's become so attached to, like a landscape/dreamscape for her imagined worlds.
This piece is 6"x6" on panel. The blanket was created with collage first, then the entire piece is worked into with acrylic paint and ink.
12 Responses
love your painting, looks so tranquil and restful – what I would like to imagine before sleep.
I went to the circus today and it inspired me to paint some bright figures in the spotlight contrasted by the dark backgrounds. Nice darks are a bit of challenge in watercolor – but should be fun – great theme!
Posted by: David Goldstein | Jan 11, 2013 at 7:00 pm |
This is lovely
Posted by: Sue J | Jan 11, 2013 at 8:43 pm |
Leah, this one is wonderful. My favorite of the dark pieces you’ve done. You could frame it and put it on her wall. You’ve really inspired me to stretch with this challenge. I’ve done 3 dark pieces and I’m really loving it !!!
Thanks so much for the inspiration.
Posted by: Boo | Jan 12, 2013 at 8:38 am |
Leah, I would like to go to sleep right now and see what your little girls is dreaming… it looks so peaceful and adventurous… Great!
Posted by: Pulsatilla | Jan 12, 2013 at 10:33 am |
I love this Leah, such a sweet piece!
Posted by: kat | Jan 12, 2013 at 10:46 am |
Leah, I love this little painting and it somehow reminds me of a favorite childhood poem that my Mom would recite to us when we were sick in bed..http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-land-of-counterpane/
Posted by: Maron | Jan 12, 2013 at 11:59 am |
Your picture reminded me of the poem Wynken, Blinken and knod
Posted by: Susa Hemann | Jan 12, 2013 at 2:00 pm |
I’m so happy you chose this slice of inspiration ~ it’s exactly what I got out of this month’s “Dark” theme. I’m not sure if you’ve had a chance to visit and view but it would be lovely if you did.
♥Sharon
Posted by: Plumrose Lane | Jan 12, 2013 at 5:09 pm |
She looks so cute in her sea of dreams!
Posted by: Ana | Jan 12, 2013 at 5:18 pm |
I love this one, Leah. The quilt is awesome… and I love how the little girl’s dream is incorporated in her little world… I remember when I dreamed like that!
Posted by: Julie Jordan Scott | Jan 14, 2013 at 1:07 am |
It is such a beautiful, sweet and dreamy painting. Thank you for sharing
Posted by: aga | Jan 14, 2013 at 5:19 am |
It is such a beautiful, sweet and dreamy painting. Thank you for sharing and have a lovely week
Posted by: aga | Jan 14, 2013 at 5:20 am |