Well I didn't think I'd make this Illustration Friday as I just couldn't make up my mind what I wanted to do but the thing that was always coming to mind when I thought about this word was 'under the surface of the sea'. I love painting mermaids but this one is a bit different as I decided to try painting a picture over two different canvas'. I really enjoyed it and felt that it helped me to simplify things, I didn't need much of a back ground as I just wanted to create the feeling of movement like she was gliding under the water. I used lots more texture than normal with this and I'm getting quite addicted, I used tissue paper and texture paste with acrylic paints and had lots of fun slapping it all on!
I think I might pop this one in my shop!
I also just discovered another challenge site, Michelle Ward's GPP Street Team. This month they're 'grabbing a tissue'. If you would like to find out more about this site click here
Wow! That's a lot more textured than your previous works. How exciting! I really like the idea of splitting the picture - it certainly adds a whole new dynamic to the painting. Well done! xxx
ReplyDeleteMermaid looks awesome, Nicola! :) Her face is stunning and I love that you made it on two canvases. Looks great!
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely Nicola! I do love mermaids. I'm actually painting one right now but it's quite big so it's going to take a while. I'll show pictures just as soon as I get my own computer back!xx
ReplyDeleteI love the two panel idea. Very neat! And thanks for the comment on my blog. Have a great day!
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Hello Nicola. Nice to meet you, and have you come play with the street team! I really like how you made your mermaid into a diptych. And it's cool to observe how you used tissue paper to get the texture in her scales. There are lots of possibilities with this tissue tool!
ReplyDeleteI love the texture on her scales...beautiful piece! I hope you had a great St. Patty's day! : )
ReplyDeleteNicola, I have MISSED you! I am catching up on all of your beautiful work..you are so impressive and such a multi-talented lady. I hope all has been well for you -love the recent paintings of you ladies, and I smiled at your son's note for the tooth-fairy..so sweet! Congratulations on the Geisha painting as well! I will be by again soon - still plowing through work and hope to show something sooner than later. Wishing you a great rest of the week. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a wonderful piece. I like that you have it in two's! It's great. Love the texture and the beautiful color. It's prefect!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful Nicola! I love your added texture especially in her hair, I can see how much fun you've had, great job!
ReplyDeleteShe turned out beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteHi Nicola!!! your mermaid is fantastic...and I love that you did it with two canvases...wonderful and creative!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful diptych! I love your textures!
ReplyDeleteI love that you're getting into texture! Beautiful, Nic!!
ReplyDeleteI agree with everything said here: I love your texture (especially the hair) and the way you broke it up into 2 paintings - just stunning! AND I am SO EXCITED to tell you that I got my "Tooth Fairy" in the mail today and LOVE it!!! The details, the hint of scrapbook paper underneath and most especially the crisp, bright colors and big eyes - I am so excited and honored to have it in my home. Thank you too for your message to Kendra, Kristin xo
ReplyDeleteYou really got some lovely texture inthis piece ! I like how she swims across two canvases !
ReplyDeleteCheers, Crusader !
This is lovely! Great job on the challenge! Love it!
ReplyDeleteLovely texture, great job!
ReplyDeleteWOW how cool to use it to make the texture! Your pieces are amazing!
ReplyDeleteFantastic mermaid; just lovely.
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