Friday, September 4, 2015

Water Girl -Paint Party Friday

I completed this drawing May, 2014.  There is so much joy and hope expressed here.  Today is so lovely--complete with sunshine and crispy Fall shadows, I've posted the Water Girl because she seems to express my feelings this morning.  

As I am typing this there is a darling little kitten snoozing away on my lap.  He is a happy note!  Though since my Beloved flew away to heaven, there are sad tones in each day--I am beginning to see the tears are like minor keys which often accent the beauty of the day.  It is hard to put this into words.  So perhaps I'll sing a song as I do the tasks of the day--or even more likely, draw some more.  (smile)



Above you see my lovely model Rena.  She is my dear friend and a great blessing to me.  

Happy Paint Party Friday, all you wonderful artists and beautiful people. May God bless you, dear ones.  Have a lovely weekend and thank you for dropping by.

32 comments:

Lynn Cohen said...

I did a double take! The painted card is wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cute model too!

Å olanje na domu-Waldorf said...

This is gorgeous! I love it! :)

Valerie-Jael said...

Your art is beautiful, as always. Have a wonderful weekend, hugs, Valerie

Studio Kaufmann said...

Your water girl is absolutely lovely. Happy PPF and have a restful weekend.
Emma
x

Christine said...

such a lovely piece Beth, glad you are finding small joys in your day.

Mascha said...

So beautiful - reminds me about Alfons Mucha and his time.
Happy PPF

My name is Erika. said...

I think your drawing is gorgeous, and how lucky you are to have a good friend who will model for you too. Hug to you! :)

sirkkis said...

Your painting is lovely, Beth, and your words touching. I wish you happy weekend and creative days ♥♥

Anonymous said...

This is so beautiful! I had to take a closer look to see all the incredible details. I love the way you painted the waterfall, rocks and the drapery. Makes me happy to look at it!

Unknown said...

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Linda Kunsman said...

that is an incredibly beautiful illustration Beth- and your honest and delicate words have touched my heart. May the sad times always be the minor ones. Happy PPF!

Unknown said...

Excuisite piece! So many intricate details and the colors, amazing. I can feel you sadness through your words. Remember, you have an online family here to support you. Love on the kitty for me.

carol l mckenna said...

Beautiful water girl ~ glad your kitty is snuggling with you ~ hard to lose those we love so dearly ~ sending your lots healing energy and hugs ~ xox

Happy Weekend to you,
artmusedog and carol

Ginger said...

Wow - the details in your work blow me away! So lovely and such vibrant colors. Sending you good thoughts as you continue to deal with the emptiness left from losing a loved one.

Janet said...

Your painting is beautiful!! You really captured the image.

denthe said...

Gorgeous bright colours, enough to make one happy. Hope you'll be able to find the beauty in every day, and that the sadness will transform into a sweet memory....

Kate Robertson said...

Such a beautiful rendering of your friend. The colors are rich and beautiful. Great work,
Thanks for stopping by and linking up on my site.

Kate

froebelsternchen said...

Wonderful art ! Gorgeous! Happy weekend!

SusuPetal said...

Your water girl is so beautiful and so talented painted! I love the bright colors.

Arnoldo L. Romero, MLA said...

I always love the wondrous worlds you create for your gorgeous characters. You are blessed to have your artwork to work through your grief, and now a sweet kitty too. Blessings!

sheila 77 said...

A really detailed and colourful painting, so cleverly done, and again I admire so much how you paint from a real life set-up.
A kitten is a thing of joy, full of life and energy, I'm glad you have a kitten in your life.

DVArtist said...

This is truly beautiful. You have captured so much emotion, depth, and color.
Nicole/Beadwright

Ginny said...

Your painting is truly beautiful. I love the deep rich colors and all of the incredible detail.

Lisabella Russo said...

Oh this is beautiful! I love it so!

GlorV1 said...

Awesome work and model. Have a great weekend.

Leovi said...

Wonderful portrait, which look pretty! I love the dress.
Limbo Delirium
Black & White Abstracts

JKW said...

Creative and beautiful. The colors are extraordinary. Blessings, Janet PPF

Tammie Lee said...

such a lovely piece Beth. i love your waterfalls and flowering plants.
it makes sense that feelings come and go in each day. sending love....

Özge Başağaç said...

Beautiful painting. Love the flowing lines and the bright colors.

Giggles said...

Your work is gorgeous and the process wonderful! Very poignant expression of love, hope and grief married into your day like intricate threads!You expressed that perfectly!!

Hugs Giggles

Gloria j Zucaro said...

Hi Beth,
Your drawing is so beautiful and DECO. I love it! Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog. have a good week.

Teresa Arsenault said...

This is very beautiful, Beth. She looks so lovely - pensive and hopeful at the same time. My heart feels for your sadness.
hugs,
Teresa