Friday, March 13, 2015

who?

watercolor
re-post from way back when

"Who in the world am I? 
Ah, that's the great puzzle." 
— Lewis Carroll (Alice in Wonderland)

 Sharing at PaintPartyFriday 
Self-portrait/Birthday Celebration
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25 comments:

  1. GigglesMarch 13, 2015 at 10:19 PM

    You work is always stunning...this is no different and the perfect quote too.... however I hope part of that puzzle is solved!

    Hugs Giggles

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    1. minnemieMarch 14, 2015 at 9:59 AM

      Ha, that depends on the day;-) I find child-rearing to be a constant school of learning and developing of the "self"... I suspect I change and grow as much as (if not more than) my children as we walk this journey of life together:-)

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  2. Jean SpitzerMarch 13, 2015 at 10:23 PM

    You have such an intense look in the painting. Was this done with a mirror?

    Happy birthday to PPF.

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    1. minnemieMarch 14, 2015 at 8:06 AM

      Hi Jean! No, I worked from a photo. The exercise in this class was to challenge our eight brains a bit:-) We covered up the entire photo except for the block we were working on (both on the painting and on the reference picture - both had grid on), and to even work randomly on blocks rather than sequencially. We were to use at least two but no more than 3 different techniques (pointillism, wet-into-wet, salt, etc) throughout the painting. In the end, it was amazing to see how the different lines and shapes connected to form a whole!

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    2. minnemieMarch 14, 2015 at 8:28 AM

      I meant *RIGHT* brains... wish I had eight brains;-) As for the intense look: painting a self-portrait was intimidating enough, so I refused to attempt one with my teeth showing:-) I could not find such a picture and had to take a selfie, which I did do in the mirror. That in itself a challenging process:-)

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    3. Jean SpitzerMarch 14, 2015 at 1:04 PM

      I kind of wondered what an eight brain was.

      Looking again, the block method explains the look of this painting.

      Teeth are like ears, generally best if vaguely suggested, in my opinion.

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  3. MarjiMarch 13, 2015 at 11:04 PM

    Gorgeous! I love the tile effect. It gives beautiful you an amazing dimension. And that curly beautiful hair - I hope I get to meet you in person some time - but until then thankfully and gratefully we have this - xo, M.

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  4. hmuxoMarch 14, 2015 at 12:26 AM

    I'm so glad you reposted this portrait Minniemie.....Its a beautiful watercolor..

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  5. AnonymousMarch 14, 2015 at 12:27 AM

    I love your self-portrait - and the cubed background. Was this all manual or digitally enhanced?

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  6. ChristineMarch 14, 2015 at 12:58 AM

    This is a beautiful self portrait, very well done!

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  7. Valerie-JaelMarch 14, 2015 at 2:24 AM

    Wonderful painting! Valerie

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  8. Paper rainbowMarch 14, 2015 at 4:21 AM

    A wonderful portrait. Such sensitive use of colour and I love the understated planes and angles.

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  9. bellefrogworksMarch 14, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    You just blow me away - so much character and feeling in your portrait. I know you have to work around the great demands of raising your children - all I can say is you are so talented!!!

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  10. Catharina EngbergMarch 14, 2015 at 2:59 PM

    So interresting to see the different techniques showing in the squares. The squares also add to an interresting and great result. Seems fun to cover-up and paint one piece at a time! :)

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  11. Cindy D.March 14, 2015 at 9:06 PM

    Aaah, what a great question! I hate to say it, but I think I have reached that point of middle age where I am questioning all kinds of things, most particularly my casually held beliefs that I don't think of very often. And also, how can I be a nicer person, which seems to me these days to be the most important thing.

    Beautiful painting, meanwhile! Those facial features are fantastic. :D
    (p.s. please delete if I posted this twice!)

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  12. SusuPetalMarch 15, 2015 at 2:35 AM

    That watercolor blends so smoothly, I like that background and you have such glitter in your eyes!

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  13. NeesieMarch 15, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    Fantastic self portrait Minnemie, it's lovely to see you
    I'm really intrigued by the technique you've used here with the squares. Your eyes are incredible... the window to the soul.
    I've evolved so much over time and I think that's only right... I don't know who I am because I keep changing... for the better hopefully as I learn.
    A beautiful watercolour and I'm so happy you reposted it because I would have missed it if you hadn't.
    Enjoy your weekend ;D

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  14. paulineMarch 15, 2015 at 6:46 PM

    there is such depth to your work... that self portrait is out of this world. Love the quote too. xx

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  15. TracyMarch 16, 2015 at 2:10 AM

    This is gorgeous! I don't believe that pencil is crippled at all! :)

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  16. katMarch 16, 2015 at 6:15 AM

    Such beautiful art!

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  17. FayeMarch 16, 2015 at 11:18 AM

    What a fantastic portrait! So soulful.

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  18. dentheMarch 17, 2015 at 5:56 PM

    Oh wow, those eyes ..... This is beautiful... And the quote fits so perfectly ♥

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  19. ViolaMarch 19, 2015 at 10:11 AM

    So lovely! And such beautiful reflections in her eyes! :)

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  20. hmuxoMarch 19, 2015 at 8:56 PM

    This is a fabulous self portrait! I'm so glad you re posted this Minniemie!!! .... Loved your previous work as well....

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