Angel In Sorrow by gallimel
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*Keeping up appearances
Keeping up with the Jones'
Fooling my selfish heart
Going through the motions
But I'm fooling myself
I'm fooling myself
Cause you say you love me
And then you do it again, you do it again
You say your sorry's
And then you do it again, you do it again
Everybody thinks you're well
Everybody thinks I'm ill
Watching me fall apart
Falling under your spell
But you're fooling yourself
You're fooling yourself
Cause you say you love me
And then you do it again, you do it again
You say your sorry's
And then you do it again, you do it again
And again and again and again and again
But you're fooling yourself
You're fooling yourself
Cause you say you love me
And then you do it again, you do it again
You say your sorry's
And then you do it again, you do it again
You say you love me
And then you do it again, you do it again
You say your sorry's
And then you do it again, you do it again
And again and again and again and again...*
Travis, "Re-Offender"
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chalks on ruvid paper, real size 25 per 35 cm.
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This is the first experiment in chalks I feel like posting, after the piece of last year "Sketch for PK"and my September theme image "Secretive"I only uploaded in the Forum 2D Gallery. Well, I have much to do there but I am fascinated by the medium possibilties in terms of changin from realism to expressionism.And so there you go.. something a bit new among my usual stuff...Or maybe not? ;)
This image of sorrow was made in my days of mourning the past week, for reasons your lovely hearts have already shared and so lovely both in my Memorial pic posted in my gallery and in so many tributes you dear people dedicated in your galleries to my bad days.
To show you I am out of that haze, I chose to link the image to a song and not to a personal poem of mine, a song that I am loving to pieces lately, since I firstly heard it weeks ago (hear it too if you haven't yet.. it's so well sung...).
Then this image of sorrow,you see, can underline also a story of trashed love,like the one of the song.But at least isn't anymore to remind of a departure that nothing sadly can change.
I thought the song fitted the image well. Or maybe I just wanted to promote Travis ;) one of my fav band :P
Enjoy and get ready for more chalks experiments.
If I will get better with this, well it will be merit of the lovely Forum 2D members and of disa, who pushed me firstly to try more chalks :)
And of all of you who, knowing the medium, will be so sweet and kind to give me useful inputs to follow. :) Thanx in advance.
Comments (118)
frndofyaweh
Well, I try to find a happy side to every situation. You Have definitely captured a sad mood in this one. The Dark shades and rough strokes are ideal for this!
Cryptfiend
You have captured the moment just perfectly. This is truly a heartfelt piece of art! You are one of the most talented - well rounded artists i have ever seen! Great work!
tallpindo
I see you there in your tweed sports jacket with the leather patches on the worn out elbows and every day more and more chalk is added where the waist drags on the rail of the chalkboard. The intensity of the movement flourishes as winter fades the outdoor light to the gloomy yellow of indoor incandescent then has to be restarted with a day on the lawn and the coat thrown on a tree. Death is expressionist. How celibacy expresses the realistic is the magic.
Noa1
With Arm's Wide Open, You've Embrased Your Emotions, Constant Are Your Thought's Displayed on Paper, with Chalk, Loved in Life, Loved in the After, She, Embraces Your Emotion's, With Arm's Wide Open.
cynlee
kudos for venturing into chalk meli :], you've done very well with it & the image conveys your sadness most apropos ...i see a lot of technique, using the fine edge for detail & the larger broad side as well, smearing with the side of your fist(or finger), the bigger your work area, the better, & you've left the highlights of the paper... a gum eraser works well too in picking up loose chalk... it is definitely a medium to get dirty in & one to use for a more impressionistic style... have you tried oil pastels? hugz
estevez
A very expressive composition, demonstrating its great talent is technique in the art to draw. Lovely scene ! "my vote" Congratulations Meli !
BlackUnicorn
Wow Love this very romantic soul, take care Meli. ;-) Like black & white allways.
cockjuice
Chalk! What fun! Now inspired by two good people, I must go dig out my old chalk and get to work. Time to get sooty. I love it. The same style with a heavier hand. I think you where headed in this direction with the softer lead pencils. I love it! Even if the subject seems sorrowful, the image itself has bold expression full of optimism and life! I am excited and would love to see more of this. Out of the haize is a good feeling, light at the end of that tunnel. Hurray! Meli's sun comes out again!
Whitemouse
very nice, Meli, but maybe try to use it less like a pencil. Soft lines and light aeras will give more dimension to the subject. I speak but I don't work a lot.. I konw... always a pleasure to visit your gallery. big hug. :)
gallimel
Thank you Sandra.. I will definitely follow that advice :) It was exactly what I was searching for, though I am happy many have enjoyed my will to experiment :) I will definitely keep trying this medium and Cyn.. yep I have used often oil pencils in the past.. but now I don't have them home since a long time :) I must try them again too :)
Alrisha
This is great! It pleasant to me: easy and substantial lines, & very-very soft (for eyes) tone!
artingrid
Very, very expressive Meli. It's YOU!
LFNForever
GORGEOUSNESS!!! :):)
linkinpark
Beautiful style of your painting..!!!!!I love it,gorgeus!
robotalk
Lovely and moving -perfect to the song-and a bold beautiful image -exquisite !!
Niutek
I think it's one of your very best images so far, Meli. Her pose and expression are fantastic, it's very full of mood and feeling. Definitely want to see more of your chalk work! :)))
Mercytoo
What a breath taking image! So beautiful and fragile, Excellent work! vote
Satern
The tones on this come out very well, and chalks are not easy to use for drawing people(At least they dont seem to be) Im sure your up to the task of any medium Meli, take care of you.
j-art
oh there is so much feeling in it - i love it -
jgeorge
Sad but very well made picture... It really conveys a deep feeling!
ICB
Fantastic art work. Great work.
SirJohn
My god Meli... such an amazing image!! The two hundred seventy people above me have said it all;) Also, I would like to add that I do see more than sorrow here, I see determination. Thank you for sharing yourself once again Meli.
DarkestAngel
There is no deeper love than a love that has been lost, whether through the passing of a body or a love broken and left shattered upon the floor by foolish, misunderstood or selfish words. Only forgiveness can ever heal the wounds even though scars may remain upon the heart and soul, but the circle must always be closed before peace can be found once more. Sorry is the word that makes it whole once more.
Anjour
Beautiful your painting!!! well done....:o)
luminosa
I like this site very much. It's a lovely community because through art people communicates very deep value. And you Meli, you are the symbol...
darksecret1
beautiful work
RodolfoCiminelli
un meraviglioso lavoro Meli....!!! la tessitura che ha gli dai un aspetto molto speciale che personalmente a mi piacimi molto....!!! ha molto bene alcuni sfumature chiare, oscure e grige molto buone e ben lavorate definiti...!! indubbio che hai una mano molto buona per il disegno, ed applichi molto bene la tecnica, sinceramente ti congratulo per il tuo lavoro, per gli anteriori, per questo, e per i quali verranno nel futuro. =)
DennisReed
Excellent chalkwork, Meli, so much feeling. It has exceptional balance and flow! I would 2nd the words of DarkestAngel (so true)! Bravo!.
dtp
la faccia della modella mi e` familiare (in una dei tuoi lavori che hai postato giorni addietro) bel lavoro.Brava Meli
Digitell
OH..Gallimel...this is so beautiful...the eyes so dark as if blackened..by the love that has damaged her..inside and out...I put this in my favorites for reasons more than it's beauty alone.