Nellie and the Gingerbreadboy! by kimariehere
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All done in Paintshop7 today with only a mouse paint and smudge tools.. and a few filters all hand painted and drawn today from a photo I took ..
WE made gingerbread boys and made a big mess .. Janel (Nellie - my 10 year old) won best gingerbread boy - her gingerbread boy -ohh he is so chubby and cute..!
This is all my painting not the photo... I do it by sliding the mouse around and smuging around paint. I realise it might like a bit Christmas'sy cause of the colors but I like contrasted colors on the color wheel so choose the green - with her green eyes and outfit to boldly contrast opposite of red on the gingerbread boy...
LOL AUGH SO this was allot of work ...
1. cause first had to make a big mess in the kitchen -
2. then get the right shot-and perspective
3. THEN paint it with love with a mouse...
4. and resist eating My gingerguy-lol!!
I am going to have him preserved and keep this cutie doughy guy in my kitchen!
I had one of the most spiritual weekends of my life the past few days.
as I went to visit my Mom in Las Vagas .. I saw the strip differantly as a photgrapher -light opened up to me in new ways and was so beautiful I had tears in my eyes..
and then the best part of all..!! I got to go to the Monet exibit!!~ they had like 18 Monets there including one of his most famous haystacks.. I studied the paintingd for a long time and felt inspired. Not to be like the master but to pursue a better idea of grasping light and putting what is deep in me out.
A few of the Monet paintings actually made me tremble, I sat there on the floor and looked up with an open mouth and rested in his mastery.
I love his work right around the year 1900 , where his colors are bold and dramatic and stand out in ways one can only decribe in feeling... its differant than you see in a book or on line up close and right there they jump out at you and move. His strokes are so free and lose and it made me feel better for free strokes not having to always be so acurate ...I am motivated now in a powerful way and am terrified that I cannot live up to what is inside of me.. but the challege awaits and I want to try...
So my Mom boutght me oil paints,canves and all the stuff to go with it .for Mothers Day. I might be doing more photography on here and painting on canvas for a while as i want it to re-explore oils..and learn again! This painting is not impressionistic like i had want to eventually do from seeing Monet s work yesterday but more of a happy painting as I am in a new chapter of my life in discovery!.
Here is a famous quote by monet that I love ...
It's on the strength
of observation
and reflection
that one
finds a way.
So we must dig
and delve
unceasingly.
-Monet
Thanks for all your encouragement and comments you help motivate my desire to become.. thank you!
Comments (63)
ms-3Dstudio
Wonderfu!!!
avalonfaayre
Sweet and Poignant. One for the Memory Book. I wish you luck and tons of creative ideas from your muse on your newest endeavor. I hope that you photograph some of them so we can see!!
tony_br22
Wow, Kim.. do you mean this is painted/smudged freehand while looking at the photo or is is a paintover that same photo? Either way it looks wonderful .. love your colouring and composition. Her eyes are just so beautiful. Fantastic story with your Monet paintings experience. THanks for sharing your art and thoughts! Excellent work!! V
kennyliu
I like these happy faces... Cool frame too...V***
odie
Dear Kim, Congrats on a wonderful transformation of the photo you took while messing up your kitchen! Also, remember the saying 'no risk; no gain' and don't be afraid to try what's working it's way out... You go girl! :0)
logiloglu
a wonderful portrait of Nellie.her expression is heartbreaking.i love your painting style. VOTE #:O)
brycek
THIS IS JUST MAGNIFICENT..Excellent work, Kim and thanks for sharing your wonderful art!!!
hewee
So very nice Kimmer. Good to hear your Nellie won best gingerbread boy. :) I would also keep the gingerbread boy too as a memory. Get it preserved and put it in a framed box to hang in your kitchen.
cynlee
darling image!! she looks so happy & the gingerbread man as cute as can be... will look great preserved as well & this digital painting better then a photo, baked & smudged with luv... i'm totally envious of your visit to see the work of Monet... been awhile since I've seen some myself... enjoy your trip back in oil painting!!! hope to see one when you're done :]
Ensomniac
Very sweet and tasty picture Kimmie!!! Looking foward to your version of a Monet.
Margana
I've been inspired by Monet and many other impressionists myself so I understand. The first time I saw a real Degas in front of me,(my personal favorite) I cried...If you really want to emulate Monet may I suggest you copy a favorite work of his? It's how all the greatest artists learned and there is real value in it because you are forced to study every stroke. It's actually a very intimate experience with the artist when it works. I am self-taught that way.I would upload my copies but they are not appropriate here. Your pic,by the way, is so adorable.I think your style is very unique and refreshing! This one in particular is especially enchanting.Hope I didn't ramble too long...LOL
blacq_nyght_vampyre
Beautiful work!! And congrats to your Nellie.
gunsan
Sweet!! Love her expression.
anniemation
Beautiful painting! Monet in Vegas? Ohhhh I'll have to check it out!
Zacko
WOOOOOOW!!!! Okay...sorry but this will be a looooong one, LOL!!!! AMAZING!!!! You already know how much i admire your talent, and this my friend is nothing short of GENIOUS!!! Nellie is such a cute little girl and your smudge of her doesnt make her less cute thats for sure! Just love those eyes...LOVING THEM DAMN IT!!!! And you framed is soooooo perfect!!! SOOOO PERFECT, with gingerbread-mans feet slightly sticking out over it like that. Im so happy to hear that you had a lovely weekend, you certainly deserve that with your aching tooth and all. I know how you mean, as you get more involved with photography the more you start thinking about angles and light and all those other conditions making for a nice shot. Ooops...looooong comment, sorry about that. Just so happy to see another one of your incredible paintings. Im sooooooo proud to call you my friend Kimmie!!!! WOOOHOOOOO FOR YOU!!!! YAY!!!!!!! Have a great week #:O)
Snow_Angel
Beautifully done Kimarie! Really adorable image! I love the colors, very, very sweet! V
titta
I see stars shining in her lovely eyes! Beautiful and happy painting again. Earlier you said that you have difficulties to paint hands - at least now the hands are perfectly painted! Great work!!!! :-) ps. I'm happy for you that you saw the real Monets! I can imagine how inspired you are!!!
Digimon
Awesome Kimarie!! Such a wonderful style!!! Very illustrative!!! What a warm image!! Excellent!! I love how it breaks out of the frame!!
sharky_
You are so talented. Aloha
tvernuccio
Absolutely ADORABLE, Kimmers!!!! your daughter is sooooo beautiful and your portrait of her is just oozing with LOVE!!! and such a cute gingerbread boy you helped her make!!! munch sorry! :( i couldn't resist to taste his toes!!! LOL! i do so much know exactly what you mean when you say you're terrified you can't live up to what's inside of you. i feel exactly the same. i feel like i'm bursting inside and ready to explode...and it's all about this passion for art and photography!!!! my passion for it increases every day, and certainly a whole new world is right there ready for us to explore. we just have to walk thru the door. you WILL meet your challenges and you WILL do all that you wish to do and MORE artistically! just don't stop believin'! i'm always lookin' in reflections, Kimmers! it's a whole INCREDIBLE world!!! just enjoy every single moment of your self-expression! you're a gifted artist. just let it happen! hug hugz
DennisReed
Exquisite artwork Kimarie! You have captured a light few Impressionist have, and that is of sheer happiness! :) Bravo, and I'm looking forward to seeing your oils!
anulos
Very fine and tasty colours, my dear! The way You design the frames is very unique. My compliment. And.... Vote.
MaydaMason
impressive work! i think that your talent about paint will grow up day by day! V
qmont
Bravo Kimmer, I am so Happy for you all the way around, and I am not sure where I should start. This Bueatiful painting, I think, to me is the best one you have done to date. I absoutly love the the composition, It just stands out at me, and you choice of what I call the "happy colors" just works so well with this. I can't tell you how happy I am to hear you are going to start with oils, that is so fantastic my friend, I have gotten my pastels out of storage, and have started painting again, I am currently doing a portrait of my Friends little boy as a gift to his Lady on Mothers day. I hope to be posting it here soon, but by just holding those bueatiful colors in my hand again, I found a renewed sense of artistic exepression I thought i had long lost.........Kimmer you will dearly enjoy your new adventure, and I for one can not wait to see the results...................Happy Painting my Friend................V.....John
nhirschberger
Fantastic colored painting ! WOnderful expression and lightning ! Excellent work !!! VOTE
sossy
always a joy to look at your fantastic and joyful work! wonderful lighted and happy scene! ;o)
Gor111
What a fabulous and lovely painting with this so beautiful and happy looking girl! Everyone can see how proud she is to show her wonderful Gingerbreadboy!!! It's a glorious portrait! Bravo!!! V
dcarvell
Wonderful story book kind of painting!
romanceworks
Your gingerbread boy is positively edible and so is this delicious artwork. Adorable. :o) CC
GOLDILOCKSUK
Hey this is superb! I like your inspiration great painting and well lit a gorgeous work of art vote Cathy xoxoxo