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Sunday, December 20, 2009
Illustration Friday: Undone
I struggled with this one. All I could come up with were undone buttons on a sexy dress.
I wanted to leave the illustration with an unfinished look.
paper bag, graphite, acrylic paint, colored pencils and white ink
I like everything about this, except the folds in the paper. Were those intentional? If so, I apologize for not "getting" it...I'm easily distracted these days! I really love the beautiful pattern and the way you did the buttons!
The image is wonderful and there's a terrific balance between the hair and the dress, also between your overall 'unfinished' quality and the very finished look of the pattern of the dress. Cool. (go see Sophie on mine when you get a chance!)
I love the sexy dress! I was at the supermarket checkout the other day, and a woman's zip was undone just like n your drawing. I wasnt sure if I shuld let her know, or if she left it like that for a reason....??? I was most confused as to what to do! your pic reminds me of this.
Lolo I wish you a Merry Christmas and for the Newyear a lot of Happiness and the beautiful Art that surrounds you. Greetings from a snowy Holland, Marja
It's great to see you and your work again too! The elegant quietness of this is beautiful, enchanting. The way it stands out while the girl fades into the paper is wonderful.
Imperative!!!! I am laughing my headoff. Oh my God, thanks for the laugh. You are hillarious.
By the way, I did receive something from someone very special, I think it said calendar but I am not going to open it until tomorrow or tonight when I can sit and really enjoy it.
Thank you darling and I love the cat and the raven.
It's always charming yeah... Moreover with this special "Undone"!
Thank you for your kind wishes and I wish you a super duper good tiger year ahead in 2010! May you get all that you want and wish for! I have sent out Christmas card and some gifts for you on 21st Dec. Pls. allow 7 to 14 workings day to arrive. Take care and have a well rested holiday!
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37 comments:
Wonderful composition, Beautiful.
anything sensual i like,
and this i like.
i like it alot!!!
the dress is so beautifully done, and i love her back, and arms and shoulders.
and her neck and hair.
xoxoxo
I love this dress...I mean the entire picture. The dress is gorgeous even undone.
Such a pretty dress. lovely.
That fits the "undone" to a T. I love the detail on the dress and the fact that you are drawing on paper bags. I've never tried that.
Just lovely, and it works on so many different levels. Always the English teacher, looking for the metaphor in life. Hope you're enjoying your snow!
wow... neat contrast of fancy dress and "plain brown wrapper." And you have a new header since I visited before. Love the 4 cawing birds!!
Great drawing and love that dress.
Wow that's sensual!
I love how the white turned out. Just like you can see through a little.....
It is beautiful Lo!
♥♥♥
>M<
very pretty lace; really like the work on brown paper bag... i know i have said that before but it bears repeating.
Yum! ... on a plain brown wrapper! :)
You know I love your paper bag people. Something so beautiful about them Raven Sister.
Love Renee xoxo
I love the white ink. It's the anti black...LOL.
She looks like someone is just getting ready to nibble her neck....whooooo, is it hot in here?
It's gorgeous, I love the simple shapes, it works really well.xx
OOOOH LA LA! That dress really rocks...so delicate and girly girly! :)
I love her classy dress! So lovely!
Wishing you a Happy Winter Solstice!
Lolo - this is so perfect for the prompt! Subtle and sexy even on a paper bag :P
Happy Winter Solstice my friend!!
This is beautiful.
She's too sexy!! ;) Love the texture of the dress!
very nice, love the kraft paper! Happy Winter Wonderland!
I like everything about this, except the folds in the paper. Were those intentional? If so, I apologize for not "getting" it...I'm easily distracted these days! I really love the beautiful pattern and the way you did the buttons!
Beautiful, LOLO! I love your 4 Cawing Birds in your Blog Title! Awesome! Happy winter!!!!!!
The image is wonderful and there's a terrific balance between the hair and the dress, also between your overall 'unfinished' quality and the very finished look of the pattern of the dress. Cool. (go see Sophie on mine when you get a chance!)
as far as i am concerned this is fantastically well done, has it all sexy allure and frustrated undoneness!
I love the sexy dress! I was at the supermarket checkout the other day, and a woman's zip was undone just like n your drawing. I wasnt sure if I shuld let her know, or if she left it like that for a reason....??? I was most confused as to what to do! your pic reminds me of this.
Wonderful composition!
Wow, what a beautiful piece of Art.
Lolo I wish you a Merry Christmas and for the Newyear a lot of Happiness and the beautiful Art that surrounds you.
Greetings from a snowy Holland,
Marja
Such simple elegance and a clever interpretation of "undone". :)
It's great to see you and your work again too! The elegant quietness of this is beautiful, enchanting. The way it stands out while the girl fades into the paper is wonderful.
An absolutely awesome " bag lady"...LOL Now I get what you mean! She is divine!
Imperative!!!! I am laughing my headoff. Oh my God, thanks for the laugh. You are hillarious.
By the way, I did receive something from someone very special, I think it said calendar but I am not going to open it until tomorrow or tonight when I can sit and really enjoy it.
Thank you darling and I love the cat and the raven.
Love Renee xoxoxoxo
Seductive, to be sure!
Hi Thanks for visiting my blog. Wow, paper bag really works with the white dress - looks like a wedding dress :)
It's always charming yeah...
Moreover with this special "Undone"!
Thank you for your kind wishes and I wish you a super duper good tiger year ahead in 2010!
May you get all that you want and wish for!
I have sent out Christmas card and some gifts for you on 21st Dec. Pls. allow 7 to 14 workings day to arrive.
Take care and have a well rested holiday!
You do "lace" so well, and I like the unfinished look to this one...sensual and full of what if's...
Ooh-la-la, gorgeous and elegant!
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