"We begin to find and become ourselves when we notice how we are already found, already truly, entirely, wildly, messily, marvelously who we were born to be.”
~ Anne Lamott~

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Illustration Friday: Layer


After a seemingly endless dark day, the heavy layer of storm clouds were beginning to drift away.
Happily reunited, mother and baby basked in the glowing promise of a new day.

For Illustration Friday: layer
acrylic on canvas 6"x12"

30 comments:

Anne Huskey-Lockard said...

Love it Lolo!!!
And I like the use of color and the perspective---seen a lot of after-storm shadows that go on and on....
Brava!

XXOO~~♥
Anne

sukipoet said...

a beautiful painting, mother and child reunited in that lovely landscape.

Cris, Artist in Oregon said...

Its wonderful. Tells such a lovely story.

Brine Blank said...

I like the sun effect here and the pop of the pachyderms...

Lisa at Greenbow said...

What an interesting perspective. Those elephants look so alive.

INDIGENE said...

This is so beautiful! The background makes me want to walk directly into it! Wow! Lol! Your cat banner looks just like the fat cat, name Oscar who rules the humans in my house! Your colors and depth are always so rich and beautiful. Double Wow again!

Lynn said...

Love the feel to this purple and shadows painting Lo. Great!

Adelaide said...

There is something so precious about this. I just love it.

Annie Coe said...

Oh Lo, I love elephants! This is beautiful.
I hope all is going well, I am here waving and cheering.
xoxo

kj said...

when i enlarged it and could see the texture of the canvas i feel in love with this painting even more.

lo,you are remarkable. you create themes and images and metaphors and inspirations and then you have the talent to execute them. i think this painting is a prime example of how good you really are: the depth, the layers, the shadows, and the love.

speaking of the love, i has it for you friend. ♥
kj

mindfuldrawing.com said...

Most layers of Illustration Friday are Earth Layers. Your painting allows us to dwell on cloud layers. Very nice!
Paula

Caroline said...

Delightful - I love the colours you've used. Tender little image!

Momo said...

Heartwarming scene so well captured by you. Lovely.

yoborobo said...

Wow! I love this, Lo. It has some quality of a woodcut to it - and I love the reflection in the water. Gorgeous work! xox Pam

Beaudor said...

No need for words......

Chapeau Madame Lolo....
xxxMar

Mohita said...

This is beautiful! Something about elephants always puts me in a good mood!

Teri C said...

Oh my Lolo, this is totally gorgeous!!!!

Robin said...

You KNOW I am a particular lover of Twilight Dusky colours - but - you have completely captured a beguiling Dawn.... I feel the warmth of the just-rising sun - and of course, the love between Mother and Baby.

Once again, I love how you interpreted "the theme"!

Love,

♥ LS ♥

Mim said...

it's gorgeous, lovely, heartwarming and delightful to look at

theartofpuro said...

So poetic:)Love it!

erin said...

so sweet! give your furballs a big hug from me.

Bella Sinclair said...

Ohhhhhhhhhhhh! I love this, love this, love this! My goodness, they are so beautiful and the elongated reflection is fantastic. And the sunset! Wow, what an exceptional painting.

I know what you mean. I think if I had a Ding Dong today, I'd be sorely disappointed. But the memories are still delicious. :)

Margaret Ann said...

What serene beauty!

marianne said...

Oh wow no one like you can bring things back to the essence. Like this painting,
Not too much color not too much going on not too many words everything is just enough, just perfect!!!!

♥♥♥
>M<

Katiejane said...

This is gorgeous, Lolo! Love the perspective. So sweet.

PAK ART said...

This is beautiful. I love the subtle changes in color and the reflection. It's just gorgeous.

Lori ann said...

I LOVE this LO!! Africa, the ellies, your exquiste rendition of a perfect moment. I've seen this very scene and you've honored it completly.

GORGEOUS.

with love,
lori

secret agent woman said...

What a very sweet painting.

Loni Edwards said...

Oh this is lovely. I love elephants. The color in this with the dark silhouette is gorgeous.

Annie said...

Love it, Laurel. So like a post of paradise.