I have been struggling with a big decision with the pro and con lists feeling equal. So, I turned to my most trusted advisers, paint and stencils to see what answers emerged.
This started as a page used to clean off Sue Pelletier’s Loose Woman stencil when it was drenched in spray inks.
Oil pastels gave her some color.
Layer after layer of scribble writing in colored pencils as I tried to sort out my big decision all out in my head.
A layer of paint covers up my writing and her personality is really starting to show.
Julie Balzer’s Poppies stencil and Ronda Palazzari’s Quatrefoil combined to make the garden that brightens her life.
Some found book text- I trusted what popped out to me as I skimmed the book- and it gave me my answer…and a clue that I need a new camera since the old one has been malfunctioning…
She has spoken and now I know what path to take. In the next few months I’ll be able to share the details…
Linking up with Art Journal Every Day, Paint Party Friday, Simon Says Stamp and Show (color) and Creative Every Day.
Breathtaking Carolyn. Love how this emerged and am so intrigued….
What a woman… the both of you. She is standing tall… “look at me”.. Love it. Ooooo more things to come from Carolyn.. can’t wait.
It’s amazing how making your fabulous art can clear the cobwebs of indecision and shine forth the simple answer you knew in your heart all along. xox
I loved seeing how this spectacular piece evolved. And YES I love the ‘brain dump” technique too. Will be looking forward to your new direction. Enjoy! LOC
I love how your fantastic page transpired and helped you sort things out! Looking forward to hearing your exciting new news 🙂
Loved watching this spirited Ms. bloom in your hands, Carolyn! A bit of maturity, a bit of flare, and a whole lot of attitude! Bravo!
just fab! she is really AMAZING!
Fabulous!!
Your lady looks fab, love her sympathetic figure, too! Valerie
Yay for taking chances! I’m looking forward to hear how it all unfolds for you – I love that its like she has beautiful pink wings to carry her toward new destinations. Really love this one!
Love your use of analogous colors…and the solution you found in the process of painting!!
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Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
Carolyn,
She is wonderful. She is so happy, proud and free. I love how art and calm us and help us see clearly. Good luck with your new direction.
Love it!
You’re so talented! This blows me away!
You go girl! Glad she gave the right advise! I love the flowers on here…very cool! Great piece!
She looks set to take off, wonderful how art can give us the answers.
How intriquing and so creative with your dazzling color signature ~ ^_^
Really enjoyed seeing this artistic journey to find your true answer. Will look forward to reading what you figured out in future posts.
That is so cool how you can use art to help you sort things out. I have always used writing, but maybe I’ll have to give your combination of art and writing a go sometime. Love her energy! 🙂
Thanks for sharing your process….it is always amazing what emerges when we get “into” our art. She is a very dynamic woman!
Wonderful! Love how you did the girl! Great colors!!
Oh wow! LOVE your Loose Woman!! She made me laugh–but she sure is gorgeous!!!
I love this!!! I’ll be excited to hear about your decision.
xo
lynn
How lovely to see your painting emerge from the stencil! Thank you for sharing
Lovely and bright, loads of energy, That pink really sings!
Wow, awesome technique to get answers – from subconscious I suppose… Very energetic and blooming, but very intriguing… 🙂
Love the way this artwork took shape. Who needs therapy when you have Art? Helen x
Love your buxom character and can’t wait to hear more about your endeavors!
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Interesting how your art has made it possible for you to take a decision. I’m a bit curious now as to what it is … 😉
Carolyn, I loved watching how you got to the finished art. Beautiful.
Curious as well to see what you have decided through this lovely happy gal….you must be very excited, at least that’s the vibe I get from it : ) Thanks for sharing.
carolyn, it is very interesting i come here from cj’s site. the pros and cons list. i just said to cj how much i admire a true and authentic artiste who can admit the vulnerability of posting work that they are not sure of, that they may not like, that the pro’s and con’s are not an absolute. and here you are! another authentic artiste. though your gal did emerge, i love how you started out in your post. it is true authenticity of the artiste that i am drawn to – many of us can do the art – it is the person behind the art that is the true art on the continuum of the piece we show that impresses me the most…the authenticity of the composition, and not separating us from it. your gal is truly beautiful and free and inspirational, as is your post and “you.”! {heart} Happy Balzering Week. Samara
And….Thanks for sharing your true colors with us this week here at Simon Says Stamp & Show!
Loved seeing the transformation of the page!
Very cool! I love how art has the ability to clear my mind.
Rinda
She’s delightful Carolyn! A wise woman knows to listen to her Advisers. I’m glad they brought you the answer you needed xx
I love the way she emerged from that clean-up. And what a great message the words are… yahooo to your Advisers!
I LOVE her! I think the addition of the other two stencils is a perfect match for her. YES, your advisers were correct–you made the right decision 🙂