Wide-Eyed
...a quick break from big paintings to do another journal page. This one was inspired by Illustration Friday's topic "wide," and Inspire Me Thursday's challenge to use crayons to make art. I made this with acrylics, Caran d'Ache Neocolor II artist's crayons, and ink. And... two finished paintings.. finally!
It's all I have to bring today –
This, and my heart beside –
This, and my heart, and all the fields –
And all the meadows wide –
Be sure you count – should I forget
Some one the sum could tell –
This, and my heart, and all the Bees
Which in the Clover dwell.
- Emily Dickinson (1830 - 1886)
Well, I also have great news! I am excited to announce an interview at my Wings 4 You Coaching blog with Susan Tuttle in celebration of her new book, Exhibition 36: A Gallery of Mixed-Media Inspiration . I am honored to have contributed a painting and article to her book, available for preorder prior to its release in November 2008. Please stop by and read about Susan's inspiring creative journey!
Fantastic piece Carla and huge congrats on the book!
Posted by: steve | May 18, 2008 at 12:18 AM
Beautiful piece as usual Carla! Congratulations on publication also - that is awesome! I stopped by to say hello and guess what - I graduated! Yeah! Now maybe I will have more time to blog! I did end up taking a position as a graphic designer but it is a great agency and I only work 4 days a week! Hope all is awesome with you! You should be out for the summer also by now!
Posted by: Brandi Powell | May 18, 2008 at 12:42 AM
wonderful art, indeed wide eyed! Love the poem you posted with it!
Posted by: Tammie | May 18, 2008 at 02:04 AM
Of course, these are wonderful!! And CONGRATS!! What a wonderful thing to experience being published!! BRAVO!!
Posted by: patricia | May 18, 2008 at 08:43 AM
Good form and color, Carla.
Posted by: Mick Mather | May 18, 2008 at 02:00 PM
Your art is very beautiful and poetic. Love "wide eyes". I'm amazed to see what can be done with crayons, actually. I thought it was just for kids! Obviously not...
Posted by: Delph | May 18, 2008 at 02:47 PM
your paintings are so beautiful, carla! i love how you use flowers and other details
Posted by: johanna | May 18, 2008 at 10:34 PM
Carla - youre so talented!!!!!
Posted by: krissie | May 19, 2008 at 06:38 AM
wow, Carla. Your 2 finished paintings look wonderful! You must feel very good about this. I really like the flowers in the background on Flora, their colors and shapes are a great contrast/compliment to the woman.
Vernal Spirit is just beautiful, I think. The soothing greens & blues feed off of each other in contrast to her face. I just love it when you add leaves and other things (paper, drawing) to the subject's hair!! It's my favorite!
hope to see you again soon, lenna
Posted by: Lenna | May 19, 2008 at 08:32 AM
your work is beautiful and captivating...congratulations on the book...what a thrill.
Posted by: Nancy Lefko | May 19, 2008 at 06:45 PM
your work is very captivating. it reminds me a bit of gustav klimt. great job!
Posted by: emilys | May 19, 2008 at 07:34 PM
Wow, your paintings are beautiful! I especially like Flora. The colors in that painting are so warm and inviting.
Posted by: Angelica | May 19, 2008 at 10:15 PM
Love Vernal Spirit...Just wonderful!
Posted by: Deb G | May 19, 2008 at 11:22 PM
Wow, Carla - lovely art, as usual, and such wonderful news! Congrats! I was happy to see "Vernal Spirit" combined withthe Emily Dickinson poem. Two favourites in one :)
Love,
Carra
Posted by: carra | May 20, 2008 at 10:16 AM
ohhh the exhibition looks interesting... thanks for the heads up
Posted by: AscenderRisesAbove | May 20, 2008 at 10:38 AM
Beautiful beautiful beautiful. I love the mystery feel of your ladies as well.
Posted by: bobo | May 20, 2008 at 08:32 PM
Carla, your paintings and journal pages are just so beautiful it's stunning. Love how the girls hair flow and glow, beautiful! You're so talented! Will check out wings 4 you now!
Posted by: iHanna | May 21, 2008 at 06:35 AM
Hi Carla
I am really keen on the journal piece, it has an immediacy about it that is really appealing. I also think the judicious use of filters adds to the quality, A gem among many others on this blog, really excellent work!
Posted by: neil | May 21, 2008 at 07:08 AM
I need to get some of the crayons. I have some, but must not be as good as yours. Beautiful!
Posted by: Kim | May 21, 2008 at 01:05 PM
Your process of working in a journal first is something I want to try. I am not sure why I have never preplanned my work or even experimented with them before attempting an actual work. Thank you for your earlier post about this process.
I really enjoy the pattern, designs, and fantasy quality in your work. It is wonderful.
Posted by: Marcella Paliekara | May 22, 2008 at 11:17 AM
Gorgeous work Carla!
Posted by: randomyork | May 22, 2008 at 11:28 AM
It has been so long since I have visited..
But I see you are up to your usual, creating beautiful art!!!
Blessings and Light to you..
Posted by: Bernie Berlin | May 23, 2008 at 01:35 AM
That top one is you, isn't it. ;-)
Posted by: willie | May 23, 2008 at 08:19 AM
your paintings are bliss, the emily poem sublime and it's good to know you are busy and happy!!!
Posted by: valgalart | May 23, 2008 at 10:34 PM
I can't wait to see your art work in Susan's book. I love your use of the neocolor crayons, acyrlic and ink. The skin tone on flora is breathtaking. : D
Posted by: Pilar | May 23, 2008 at 10:44 PM