per usual, I started with a pose I liked via unsplash.com and used it for body position and shadow reference. I was also inspired by a class by Lucy Cooke in Lets Face It 2020 where she created a "Modern Matisse". I knew I wanted to try my hand at a bit more pattern, more background to my painting, but I wanted it also in a style more my own.
(forgive the placement issue, blogger has changed the format and I'm not used to it yet. not sure it will do everything I wish it to)
and at this point, and for the rest of the painting I wondered "what have I done!?"
The Weary Lightworker
8/6/2020 Jenny gabrenas
her crown is askew as she takes a rest. she reflects on how to continue her work, as she loves this world so deeply.
her crown is askew as she takes a rest. she reflects on how to continue her work, as she loves this world so deeply.
I fiddled way too much with the feet/legs that aren't even close to the center of attention. everything else seemed ok, but those non-important (and off the canvas of the original photo) feet really threw me for a loop. I finally am to the point of aquiescense with the appendages, and might be finished with the effort of fiddling with such unimportant details. the problem is they are all I see right now.
so, I now turn my attention to the things I like about this painting;
I adore the message. she is me. I love the world and it's inhabitants. I wish to help spread the light to all souls in order to help rise above the chaos, but I am so very weary. I will take my time to rest when I am overwhelmed by things, adjust my crown and get back to it.
I love her sweet little face and her crooked crown, symbolizing my humanness. my faults that are present because I am here on earth and have forgotten what my spirit knows.
I love the textures in the background and the pink peeking through. I love the white and pink chair. I love the folds in her clothes. I love her hair.
so, there are many aspects of this work that I really can appreciate, so I will keep my focus on those. and, thats exactly how I can keep my calm during my difficult times. I will focus on the good. what do I like? what is good here, now? where is the pretty color, where is my joy?
I hope this painting gives you some joy, something to focus on, something that can inspire you to rest, take a breath and adjust your own crown.
until later,
Jenny
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