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Thursday, September 12, 2013

Peacock, 29 Faces and Moving Forward

Thirteen

Peacock
encaustic 16 x16
 
I'm really excited about this painting for so many reasons.  It may or may not be a great painting, but so many things came together.  I've been injured and sidelined.  Really stupid stuff and no glamour to it at all.  The first injury was thought provoking - but the second - I honestly believe was a message to me to just stop - stop all extraneous things and pull into simplicity.  For about a week, I did nothing but paint.  It was about the only thing that I could do, so just sitting in the studio and painting, and focusing has been really wonderful and some really wonderful things have come from it.  This painting and the acrylic paintings have taught me so much.  I'm actually really excited again, excited to be painting and discovering and yes... moving forward.  Love that!

Twelve
acrylic 5x7


29 faces

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31 comments:

  1. Peggy@ColorMoiMandalasSeptember 12, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    Your faces are surreal...

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  2. MichellemSeptember 12, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    Your ladies are gorgeous!! While I feel bad that you have been injured I love what you've gained from this experience -

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  3. Ayala ArtSeptember 12, 2013 at 10:29 PM

    Gorgeous faces, awesome colors, and the light, just love it.
    Sorry you were injured, hope you get all well fast!

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  4. Gloria j ZucaroSeptember 12, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    Your peacock lady is so, so beautiful! Your work is always beautiful and you are such an expert with encaustic. Love your art.

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  5. PaintingWriteSeptember 12, 2013 at 11:32 PM

    I'm intrigued to know more about your injuries as they seem to have been a sign from the universe as you say and if they're what has led you to spend more time creating then they've got to be a blessing in disguise! Who do you model your faces on - are they real people? I especially love the first one, Peacock, the way her skin glows is fabulous and I'm sure people would love portraits of themselves in this style - I know I would!

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  6. UnknownSeptember 13, 2013 at 1:00 AM

    Dear Marji, your portraits look so good, realistic and magical at the same time. Very good works, well done. Thank you for sharing and definitely keep painting. you have got a great technique and style. Inspiring!

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  7. NettySeptember 13, 2013 at 1:52 AM

    loving both of your faces Marji, especially the first one. I do hope you will be on the mend soon. Happy PPF, Annette x

    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

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  8. www.dorissdaughter.comSeptember 13, 2013 at 2:52 AM

    Fabulous portraits of two beautiful strong looking women. I am sorry to hear of your injuries and hope you have fully recovered. How wonderful to get excited about your painting. I will look forward to see your new works:)

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2013 at 4:44 AM

    Peacock is just stunning....so much depth in this face, so much intrigue, what is she really thinking. Love it. xox

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  10. Valerie-JaelSeptember 13, 2013 at 5:04 AM

    Fantastic work! Valerie

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  11. dentheSeptember 13, 2013 at 5:17 AM

    It IS a great painting, rest assured :-) She has such a sweet sad vulnerable expression on her face. She's beautiful ...

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  12. GigglesSeptember 13, 2013 at 5:51 AM

    The universe is like that....pushing us in the correct direction. Love these two..the peacock lady is so exotic and gorgeous, while the other is wholesome girl next door natural beauty!! Such interesting faces!!
    Thanks for sharing!!Loving the acrylic work!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  13. VictoriaSeptember 13, 2013 at 6:11 AM

    Gorgeous paintings..so beautifully done..always a joy and inspiration to visit your realm!Hope you feel better and mend soon.
    Victoria

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  14. UunaSeptember 13, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    Painting 13 is super great, it is amaising, it is so wonderful I can't tell. It is so beautiful lights, colors and bruch teknic there. I love eyes, hairs and all...

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  15. IvySeptember 13, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    Peacock is stunning, this is by far your best work!! HPPF!

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  16. DebbieSeptember 13, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    Your faces are amazing. Peacock is absolutely gorgeous!

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  17. aimeeSeptember 13, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    I absolutely love the look of encaustic and you just rock it. WOW!

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  18. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    Oh my! love your faces and I love your work. Always a gorgeous work!

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  19. Linda KunsmanSeptember 13, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    Peacock is absolutely stunning!! Well, they both are-such beautiful expressions.

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  20. GlorV1September 13, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    Hope you feel better soon, sorry about your injuries. Take care. Love you faces, they are both just beautiful. Very interesting faces, both are very deep and thought provoking. thank you.
    gloria

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  21. Miss MarpleSeptember 13, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    Wow, your faces are absolutely stunning! I am flabbergasted! Happey PPF and have a great start in the weekend!

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    Peacock is just a beautiful piece, Marji - clearly you were meant to take this time off. Just stunning.

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  23. FayeSeptember 13, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    Two more amazing pieces, Marji. I love the peacock lady. Wow! Sorry about your injury and hope things ease up soon. I am a bit sidelined in that I have reinjured my knee and can't get upstairs to my art room. However, I had brought down a lot of stuff when the pain wasn't bad so I can work in the dining room.

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  24. Terri CoronaSeptember 13, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    As soon as I saw peacock, before I even read your post, I thought that she was my favorite face that you've done - absolutely beautiful work - good for you!

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  25. UnknownSeptember 13, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    I am so sorry for your injuries! But I think it was a message...stop everything and Paint! They are just amazing! Love Love Love!

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  26. rose AKA Walk in the Woods - she/herSeptember 14, 2013 at 3:41 AM

    Ah, something, somewhere (inside of You) wanted you to paint. I'm not glad for your injury, but I am glad for your artful expressions ~ they're wonderful! And I totally dig your "Peacock" encaustic ~ she's enticing!

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  27. SLScheibeSeptember 14, 2013 at 5:19 AM

    These are really beautiful paintings! I have to say that I really love Thirteen. Your use of color here is just so lovely. Gorgeous art! I've never been able to get far with encaustic. Are you a fan of Tony Scherman? He's my fave encaustic painter.

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  28. ArielSeptember 14, 2013 at 5:54 AM

    Your faces look great.Your peacock earring girl is awesome. I LOVE her. Hope you are feeling better now. Wish to see more of your lovely ladies.
    Have a great weekend.
    Susan

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  29. SirkkaSeptember 14, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    Peacock is great! Painting, colours, all. I love it.

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  30. Anne MandaSeptember 14, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    Beautiful faces, stunning! Love the way you use color! <3

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  31. AnonymousOctober 3, 2013 at 5:19 AM

    It IS a great painting, love your faces and I love your work.

    Face Forward Deborah Alessi

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