For Day 2 of the 30 Canvases in 30 Days challenge, I did a feminist spin on one of my favorite themes: Hansel & Gretel. In this case, Gretel yearns to explore the woods, but Hansel holds her back. Or maybe she's The Woman, and Hansel is The Man, trying to keep her domesticated. I don't know. I just work here.
First coat(s):
More yellow!
And perhaps . . . still more purple? And some green?
Now to gesso in Hansel & Gretel.
And give them a healthier complexion!
And then forget to take pictures - again. Dammit! I am happy with the finished product, though!
Yay look at you go!!!! This may sound weird, but the purple/yellow canvas in picture #2, I just want to hang that just like that. A billion of them right on my wall.
ReplyDelete<3 I will paint you so many purple yellow things. You will be awash.
DeleteI like the mustardy-fuschia canvas, too. But it was not meant to stay that way! She's got a great little face, and those pleats in the skirt, cool! (You have also reminded me I will be unable to do scans. Because it's like, a painting. Wet, and stuff.)
ReplyDeleteI know - I wanted to scan Judith last night, but then I realized that I probably didn't want my scanner glass permanently dotted with orange. Sigh.
DeleteI am about to go look at your paintings! So much fun this challenge! And thanks for your lovely comments! :D
How cool, Ann! So glad you're doing the challenge too. I'll make a post on ArtTrader about some of our 30 day paintings next week. Yours looks great! I really dig the tree with the cool leaves. :)
ReplyDeleteI didn't even know you had this blog, lol! I think I've only ever visited Wonderstrange.
I can't believe how much I am learning already! It's kind of amazing!
DeleteI used an old ink dauber for the leaves. They're fun because they make different effects depending on how much paint it on the sponge. Now I wish I had 100 daubers!
I just started this blog late last year, so you haven't been out of the loop for long. Thanks for visiting! :D
Oh! And how fun to have an Art Trader post! Woot!
I love this one too. Hansel and Gretel is actually one of my favorite stories.
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