Wednesday, April 2, 2014

50 Canvases in 2014: Song Lyric Prompt


Last weekend, I saw Rhett Miller perform at Radio Radio, and he was super amazing and energetic and adorable, on top of which, he put his arm around me, which shows him to be a man of taste and discernment.  Or a man who was taking a picture with me.  WHATEVER.

Rhett.  You can also see my hair, but the rest of me didn't look so hot.  Hi hair!


Anyway, the whole experience got me extra fired up to paint a canvas for last week's wonderstrange 50 Canvases in 2014 challenge, which was to paint something inspired by a song lyric.  Of all Rhett's many brilliant lines, I chose these:

Happy.  Baby, I'm so happy.  Baby, I'm so.  I got my imaginary friends.
And if you don't love me, would you please pretend?


Here's a parade of progress pics for the mixed media canvas those lyrics inspired:











By the way, those dominoes-style numbers above her head?  They are 4 and 5 (which make 9) and 1 and 6 (which make 7).  Rhett is the lead singer of the Old 97s.  GET IT?  Yes.  Ahem.

Good night.




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  1. SLScheibeApril 3, 2014 at 5:40 AM

    I don't have a clue who Rhett Miller is but he sure has a nice smile. And I like your hair!

    The painting look really fantastic, Ann. The hair looks especially fine! Nicely done!!

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    1. AnnDApril 3, 2014 at 5:06 PM

      Hahaha. Honestly, you don't have to know about Rhett to appreciate any of his features. He's whip smart, too!

      Thanks for the lovely kind words! :D

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  2. Sarah (wonderstrumpet)April 3, 2014 at 11:55 AM

    Wow Rhett has some white teeth!

    The painting is fabulous. You are ROCKING THE HELL OUT OF HAIR. I like the cheeky Old 97s symbologyism.

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    1. AnnDApril 3, 2014 at 5:07 PM

      Thank you so much, mon petit chou! I had fun with this hair, which is a nice change from OH GOD HAIR EVERYONE DUCK AND CRY!

      Symbologyism is my friend. :D

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  3. DVArtistApril 4, 2014 at 9:53 AM

    Wow this is awesome. I love your process. I am impressed at how the painting turned out. Wonderful face!!!
    Nicole/Beadwright

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    1. AnnDApril 4, 2014 at 11:03 AM

      Thanks so much, Nicole! I was really happy with her face! :D

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  4. NettyApril 4, 2014 at 10:53 AM

    wow I love your gorgeous painting. Happy PPF, Annette x

    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. AnnDApril 4, 2014 at 11:04 AM

      Thanks so much, Annette! You are so generous with your time! Everywhere I went today to leave a comment, I think I saw a comment from you!

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  5. FayeApril 4, 2014 at 11:09 AM

    So gorgeous, Ann. You paint such beautiful portraits. She looks a bit sad, I think.

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    1. AnnDApril 4, 2014 at 11:55 AM

      Thanks so much, Faye! Yes, she's very definitely a sad girl!

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  6. AnnabelleApril 4, 2014 at 3:38 PM

    Lovely gorgeous painting Ann.Love your mixed media collages and seeing how they evolve.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Annabelle : )

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    1. AnnDApril 5, 2014 at 2:37 PM

      Thank you, Annabelle! I do so love mixing media! :D

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  7. FranApril 4, 2014 at 7:09 PM

    Very interesting painting and face. I love seeing the process.

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  8. Cindy D.April 4, 2014 at 8:00 PM

    Fantastic! Wonderful face and I must chime in and agree the hair is super fab. The eyes are really great too with that red liner you do.

    Isn't it funny how much different eyelashes and eyebrows make?! Also, I didn't think she was sad. Or maybe I just don't want anyone to be sad omg. She seems both knowing and reflective, to me.

    I don't know this Rhett fellow either but he is certainly easy on the eyes. :D

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    1. AnnDApril 5, 2014 at 2:40 PM

      Isn't he?! Yes, watching him in concert is not difficult in the least. Never once have I thought, "OW MY EYES!" My husband is very understanding about it.

      And yes - lashes and brows are both oddly impactful (if I may use a corporate word and cause my own left ear to start bleeding).

      For you, I will say that yes, she's just reflective. But really she's sad. Just pretend you don't notice! ;)

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  9. VonnyKApril 4, 2014 at 10:02 PM

    Never heard of the bloke either but I loved your series of pictures showing how you did the painting. It's fabulous, she is beautiful.
    Von

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    1. AnnDApril 5, 2014 at 2:38 PM

      Thanks, Von! I so appreciate your stopping by! :D

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  10. GigglesApril 4, 2014 at 10:21 PM

    She's exquisite! Love her adorable face and nose ring! Thanks for sharing your process! Rhett is a doll!!

    Hugs Giggles

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    1. AnnDApril 5, 2014 at 2:40 PM

      He is a total doll! That's perfectly put! I'm glad you liked her nose ring! I argued with her about it, but she insisted it was necessary. So there it is! :D

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  11. Karla B April 5, 2014 at 4:34 AM

    What a fabulous work!Love her face. Her eyes are mesmerizing!

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  12. dentheApril 5, 2014 at 7:05 AM

    omg this is wonderful! Love how she grew out of a white blob. Beautiful work!

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    1. AnnDApril 5, 2014 at 2:42 PM

      Thank you so much, denthe! I felt the same way watching your figures emerge (although they were never for an instant blobby!).

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  13. Bella SinclairApril 5, 2014 at 11:38 AM

    Oooooh! Oooh, girl, you are awesome! I love your mixed media. And your paintings are terrific the way they come to life. I see you are a bread maker. Me too! Hooray for carbs, right? You have a wicked sense of humor. Nearly snorted coffee out my nose with your guy with eyeballs in hand! Ha! Love that Cindy for introducing us!

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    1. AnnDApril 5, 2014 at 2:47 PM

      YOU MAKE BREAD?! OMG, where have you been all my life?! I don't know anyone else who makes bread. Literally. No one. (Okay, okay, I know one person who makes quickbreads, but that's not what we're talking about, right? Right.)

      Let's be wicked carby friends, please!

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    2. Sarah (wonderstrumpet)April 5, 2014 at 5:35 PM

      Please to excuse, Miss Ann-Dee, you do know at least one person who makes bread, dammit. >:3

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    3. AnnDApril 5, 2014 at 6:36 PM

      Sarah, do you make bread?! Why have we never talked about making bread???

      (If you say we have, I will cry. I'm so sorry if we have and I forgot!)

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    4. Sarah (wonderstrumpet)April 5, 2014 at 8:25 PM

      I do - I think I made my first loaf 20 years ago after the Frugal Gourmet assured me that I totally could. I just made a crapload of pizza dough, which is basically bread since it rises twice prebaking, right? ;)

      I don't think we've ever talked about it, although you name it I've probably made it. Bread, pasta, souffle.. lol

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    5. DebbieApril 6, 2014 at 3:44 AM

      I hope you don't mind if I sneak into this conversation. My mom taught me how to make make bread when I was 18, and I still make it but not as often. Usually I make sweet rolls during the holidays! So happy to meet other breads makers! Btw, I still roll ,
      My dough by hand nothing is done Ina machine.

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    6. AnnDApril 16, 2014 at 12:26 PM

      Oh Debbie! How exciting to meet another bread maker! I love that you learned from your mom, too - and I double love that you make sweet rolls! YUM. I made cinnamon rolls once, but I've never done full-on sticky buns, which are perpetually calling my name. One of these delicious days!

      I roll, knead, and punch with my hands, too. For me, it's therapy!

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  14. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfApril 5, 2014 at 3:24 PM

    Wonderful! Love that face. :)

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  15. Tracey FKApril 5, 2014 at 11:03 PM

    I really enjoyed visiting your blog and seeing the stages your painting progressed through... Always fascinating... Happy PPF

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  16. DebbieApril 6, 2014 at 3:45 AM

    So fun to see your progress and the final piece turned out great! Happy Ppf!

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  17. JeannetteApril 6, 2014 at 11:24 PM

    I really love your beautiful face, i love the hair and the wonderful cute expression on the face,wonderful.
    Happy PPF!

    XXX Jeannette

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  18. Irene RafaelApril 7, 2014 at 7:13 AM

    How could creating this piece not be fun when it was initiated by such excitement? Lovely outcome. I enjoy watching your process.

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  19. Marianne April 7, 2014 at 11:22 PM

    Wow - this is stunning - and really fun to see how it evolved...
    Love the picture.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Marianne

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  20. Lynn CohenApril 11, 2014 at 11:34 AM

    It is so cool to watch your process of building this art piece! Wow!

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