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)
monoceroo
Wow -- on the image and the new directions you intend to travel within the world of art, Kimmers. Excellent image... I look forward to your future explorations. Just wanted to edit to say how wonderful and joyful this image is. I love the way you express your colorful personality and zest for life in your art.
Onslow
Superbly done = you have a wonderful talent for these :)
Cosme..D..Churruca
Pure magic... love it !
Haeberle
Congrats to your Nellie ! ...and congrats to you ! As always its a real pleasure to view your fascinating artwork, indeed it's always so full of life and joy !
escafeld
I really don't know how you find the time to produce this lovely work , answer IMs, visit galleries, look after children, housework etc etc. Nobody can tell me women don't work hard :) Well done Kimarie!!!
kimariehere
message back to escafeld.. you are asking the question i just asked myself before i spent 15 minutes rebooting my computer... i don't have enough time LOL i only sleep 3-4 hours a night... and then I am behind on comments... thank you for thinking of me beyond the gallery... means allot... hugs!
maud
I like these happy faces..You have a great talent for painting! Superb portrait v :)
_Breeze
Wonderfull work. Sweet girl :-)) Hugs Diana
kenmo
Another masterpiece Kim.....V
Richardphotos
from what has been said above, I have nothing left to do except agree and Vote
jocko500
real cool work
wildfire2003
It is a beautiful shot, love the postwork!!V
Sekadhar
What a wonderful portrait! Beautiful artwork! Excellent done!*****!
MeredithWilson
Dear Kimarie, I LOVE gingerbread! And it's not nice to tease Meredith with food - so in retaliation, go here: http://www.renderosity.com/viewed.ez?galleryid=944012 I am SO wicked! But, you and Evie should know each other anyway and this is great way to meet! Adorable painting!! Everything you do is wonderful, but you are magic with children! And I'm so glad you got to the Bellagio for Monet. It sounds like that was a really special experience for you!! And I hope that you try the oil again. AND I hope we get to see some of it in time!!! Excellent work, my sweet friend!!!! Love, Meredith PS - and forgive me for the link!!!!
Michelle A.
Your talent with that mouse never ceases to amaze me...... Beautiful work!
evielouise
Very talented for sure ! wow love it and you got those colors perfect big vote
ana-maria
What a beautiful portrait! She looks so lovely and I love all the colors. Very, very well done!!!
soffy
Such wonderful portrait,look at these eyes,she is adorable,excellent art-workV
Blush
Sweet and beautiful sis MY PSP Version ran out wah wah:(( Oh well I may come across another one LOL who knows This is darling Vote n hugs Love ya Susan!~
captainparsa
look @ the beauty of today`s date 05-05-05 you will not see it again I saved the time here:)make 5 speacial good wishes
Rob2753
I'm constantly amazed at the beauty you produce freehand with a mouse !!! absolutely incredible and very talented - excellent work !! ~V~
SophiaDeer
Fantastic!! The little gingerbread boy is just darling!!
KingPtolemy
Wonderful composition!!! Beautifully done!!!
vbarreto
Lovely image. Your painting postwork rocks!!
Delicate-bird
Excellent!!!!!!
DIANE603
Your work is outstand Kimmer!! ~V~
SoulSearcherr
awww..adorable
cbender
the strong colorsheme is quite interesting here... lots of expression in here...!
eres
She's adorable ad really cute!!!! Axesome artwork!!!
MOOOW
Sorry for late comment my dear friend still my computer has problem,fantastic painting and colors excellent expression and what a beautiful green eyes I love it!!!!!!!VOTE