- obviously the koi need a bit more shading- the trick is going to be knowing when to stop, as I want them to be somewhat abstracted
- happy with the background- I'm loving my swirls!
- one thing that I want to allow to "percolate" in my brain is how many flowers to keep on the robe......
And that's about it for my thoughts on this piece...
Happy Friday,
Stephanie
42 comments:
I am just loving your self portrait. The whole thing is just amazingly beautiful!
WOW, I agree with Yvonne, it's really beautiful! I love the addition of the koi...too, excelllent - this is one beautiful peice! xo - have a great friday!
Eeeeeeeeeeek! I LOVE IT! Girl, you are one talented chickie!
Love,
LuLu~*xoxo
What a fun self portrait! I sense within it such play and wonder at the love and flow of life ~ and I'm looking forward to seeing it completed!
It's just gorgeous, Stephanie!
I'm loving your swirls too. In fact I'm loving the whole thing! It's just such a fun painting!
I just love your whimsical self portrait. So much more creativity is involved in this beautiful piece. :-)
Oh wow, your self portrait came out awesome. You made some subtle changes since last I saw it, and I love it! It's so feminine! Beautiful job Stephanie. Happy PPF! :-)
Your portrait is beautiful! Love the koi fish and the swirly design on the robe is exquisite!
What a great job on the self portrait. Looks like you are having a lot of fun. The koi fish are great and the colors awesome. Good job! Happy PPF! I always like your work.
The Queen of heARTs...just beautiful, Stephanie. I love the koi swimming in the swirls...perfect little children :)
Did you say tulips? YAY!
Have a joyful weekend, my friend xox
I am loving watching this painting emerge. Such depth you give to your pieces! It's fascinating to watch your process. Yes, I love the koi. Beautiful colors you have going in this piece. Gorgeous!
Enjoying seeing this work come to life. I also love the fish! Happy PPF!
I knew that was you! I obviously was guilty at looking at the pictures again without reading the content and I remember you posting this. Just fantastic! where does this Asian influence come in for you? I love it. I think I'll join in to PPF! weeeeee!
I love how alive this is! So beautiful. I have never done a self portrait... very inspiring.
Totally terrific self portrait, so full of life and colour. Annette x
This really is a stunning painting. So full of gorgeous vibrant detail. Love it.
Kat X
Tulip craving eh? Well, that's handy cause about 10 minutes ago I emailed you some pictures of just these very flowers. Serendipity!
Amazingly beautiful! This is the most original and imaginative self portrait i've ever seen. I love it!
great colouring on your portrait.
This is really gorgeous! I'm loving the roses and the koi and your portrait is lovely!
I really like this. I am so envious of those who can draw!
Aren't you the exotic beauty! Gotta love this.
lovely self portrait!, I love the swirls too... and I was thinking that I would have trouble knowing when to stop with the roses on the robe, I would probably go too far, but that's the difference with watercolors, you'd have had to plan them out all in advance and not be able to keep adding...
Your self portrait is coming along "swimmingly"! ha! (Sorry, I just can't help myself!)
Seriously though, I think it is wonderful just the way it is :)
I look forward to seeing your tulips next week (Giant wall sized tulips were the first mural I ever painted)...
xo
Kristin
incredible work
It's always great to view other people's WIP. Wonderful painting. And I'm loving the Koi.
Looking forward to see the finished one.
Great work! ;)
So beautiful and vibrant. Love the colours, the flowers, and the Kois, in short, love it all! Thanks for visiting my blog, nice to meet you! Hugs from Germany, Valerie
What an interesting and outstanding piece...just wonderful!
Hi Stephanie..wow..so gorgeous..I always love your work and admire your color expression and the energy that shines through your pieces...there is always such flow...radiance and beauty!
Wowness...i so enjoyed this post!
victoria~
this is just sublime..I LOVE your fish and the contrast of their colour with your beautiful swirls...and I love the pose too with the robe and flowers and fan...such a feast for the eyes..I don't know which bit to look at first! :)
Love the koi and all the contrast. This really is a fabulous piece, Stephanie!
Tulips? Looking forward to seeing more!
I love the self portrait, and the koi to me are a wonderful part of the painting. I agree with the shading - just a little bit. The painting already is so beautiful.
I'm loving the swirls, too. Koi look awesome!
Hi Stephanie am on a return visit to thank you for your great support and advice which is truly welcome. Will keep trying.....lol
Have a lovely Sunday. Annette x
Stephanie, this is a gorgeous painting. I love the colors and all the movement in this piece.
Your self portarait is magnificent! I love the colors,the koi and the wonderful rhythm it has.Thanks for your warm welcome to PPF and yes, I plan on hanging my shell picture in my bathroom! have a pleasant weekend.gerri
You truly are an Artist! Love your work.
Unfortunatly I'm not much with the written word. A gift I was not given.
Lynn
This is stunning! The colours and likeness are amazingly great! I would leave the flowers you have on the robe as is .. a very beautiful work of art!
Annabelle : )
WOW!!!! This is really amazing!!! I love it already and can imagine that it will be absolutely stunning when you have finished. what a fabulous self portrait so fun full of colour and energy really really beautiful. I love Koi fish and geisha's (I've painted some myself) so this piece really speaks to me, absolutely amazing well done!!! :0)
This is such a fun painting! I love the flowers, her lips, and the way the fish are laid out...their color balances the figure perfectly!
This is such a fun painting! I love the flowers, her lips, and the way the fish are laid out...their color balances the figure perfectly!
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