Green Goddess

Going gently but deeply within is the only space to create a truly authentic piece from, and this is exactly what happened when I made this one.  I took the time to make my workspace feel special with subdued lighting and the tunes I like to listen to, scented candles burning away in the background and as few distractions as possible. When I can achieve this environment I enter into an indulgent but uplifting time-warp where I really get into a piece with my whole self.  The process here was cathartic and the Goddess within flowed out through a series of strokes and tweaks with minimum fuss. I felt really ‘present’ with this girl and had the feeling that she just IS! And isn’t she rather lovely? If I may say so myself.

I started out on a nice weight of water colour paper with graphite then built up my layers with gesso, acrylic paint, pencil crayon and more graphite before embellishing. It struck me whilst creating this beauty the symbolic nature of using layers for the face, and how when we first glance at people, we take little time to ponder on the layers of experiences which have made that face unique. Our mannerisms, our energy, our expressions are all the result of our experiences and our reactions to them. And how complexly meshed together are those layers of experience!

She talked at length about most of the well known social networking platforms, blogging, video and on-line store communities, giving a flavour of each to enable the individual to decipher what is for them.  I have been toying with the idea of joining Facebook for a long time now but haven’t got around to it for a lack of time and because of how my art, and my family and my life in general seem to be my priorities.  We concluded Facebook is more of a communication tool between friends for updating each other on their latest social activities and not really geared toward marketing, which is what I feel I need to be concentrating on at present.  So Facebook (for the time being) receives the ‘thumbs-down’!  However…………I was really intrigued to hear more about Twitter and I do think I will give it a go!!  It’s simple and quick and makes staying in touch and connecting a bit of fun!

Prior to rushing out this evening, I have made another fresh start.  So far here I have worked up on a board some Gutta, shredded tissue and toilet paper(!), and gesso – all ready for a bit of colour next.  Can’t wait to get some vibrancy into this!  Oooooh – I love my work!!!  xx

Tulips on black - ready to go!