Friday, May 4, 2012

Day 4. Face 4

Technically there's 2 faces here but we just won't worry about that. This is my latest mandala inspired by the prompt for the Artist's Play Room, which was light and dark. I always seem to paint light and colorful so I thought I needed to show a little dark.  I have just recently discovered how much I like Payne's gray so I did this whole Mandala in Payne's gray. I think it's going to be addicting for me. It's still not dark and forboding or anything but for me this is definately a switch.

 And since there's faces in it I'm counting it for Face 4 of the 29 Faces challenge at Ayala Art. If you haven't been following me you can go there to see everyone that has joined in and we're trying to do a face a day for 29 of the days this month!

 And since I needed to throw just a few more blogs into this, there's a Haiku for Haiku my heart! and I am also linking to Paint Party Friday of course!!! Happy Friday Everyone!


Emptiness in gray
There for all to see in gray
Nothing in my hands






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34 comments:

  1. NettyMay 4, 2012 at 4:40 AM

    oh wow I love this one the best its fantastic. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  2. UnknownMay 4, 2012 at 5:03 AM

    This is really dreamy!! Stopping by from the 29 Faces linky.

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  3. EVAMay 4, 2012 at 5:51 AM

    Ohhh! I LOVE this one! Two ladies and Moons - some of my favourite things. Beautifully done!

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  4. SusanMay 4, 2012 at 6:21 AM

    Amazing! Love the background and your integration of art and zentangle (ZIA?).

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  5. dentheMay 4, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    Your mandala is beautiful. Payne's grey is indeed a wonderful color, isn't it. After I first discovered it I used it all the time.

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  6. KarenMay 4, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    Magical!

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  7. carol l mckennaMay 4, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    Yes, it is lovely ~ very magical and mystical looking ~ love the little girl ~ thanks, namaste, ^_^

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  8. GigglesMay 4, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    I'm loving this style too!! Great painted faces within!! Great work!

    Hugs Giggles

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  9. MollyMay 4, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    i like seeing what you do with the monochrome-- a big departure for you! i'm used to seeing you use so much color. I really like this piece... very evocative. thanks for showing the detailed shots, too. it's always nice to be able to see it upclose!

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  10. manomijMay 4, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    I guess you could skip tomorrow seeing there are two faces. I like monochrome so it is nice to see this.

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  11. AnonymousMay 4, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    wow, this is amazing- the detail is incredible and it looks all the more effective being in shades of white and grey!

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  12. kristin maynesMay 4, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    Tha's so beautiful! The detail is amazing. Well done! Happy PPF!

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  13. LenoraMay 4, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    this is magical..

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  14. UnknownMay 4, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    OH WOW, I think this is my new favorite of your work- it is incredible! Gorgeous!!!

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  15. LauraMay 4, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    beautiful...gray makes space for amazing things to be birthed...your art is exceptional!

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  16. PiaRomMay 4, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    Ooohhhhh I love it...so moonlighted and magical....it is defenetly one of my favorites!!!

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  17. AbelaMay 4, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    It's a beauty! wonderful.

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  18. Carolyn DubeMay 4, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    Beautiful! So delicate and calming!

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  19. LibbyMay 4, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    This is so cool! I always love coming by to see what you are up to!

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  20. Karen IsaacsonMay 4, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    what a wonderful way to incorporate so many things you love into once piece. and I'm right there with you on the Payne's gray.

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  21. rebeccaMay 4, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    after enjoying the moon lift its fullness over the towering pines last night i am enthralled all the more with your grey on grey mandala. i look forward to your inspired offers to haiku my heart...you never disappoint!

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  22. Magical Mystical TeacherMay 4, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    Are your hands grey too? :)

    Raven Has One Wish

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  23. CherylMay 4, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    I love your paintings and your haiku. Thanks for visiting my blog. I like Payne's grey, too. I like it more in your hand/paintbrush.

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  24. Jennifer McLeanMay 4, 2012 at 10:49 PM

    andrea, this is so hauntingly beautiful, thank you so much for linking it up in APR. I fixed your link, it just required a picture! I hope to see you tomorrow for the new theme!
    Best,
    Jenn

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  25. Anne MandaMay 4, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    Wonderfully original and beautiful, you are definitely on to something new and right here! <3

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  26. Hybrid JMay 4, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    Such intrigue pattern and lovely grey washes. Beautiful!

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  27. foxysueMay 5, 2012 at 1:34 AM

    Payne's grey is perfect for this mandala, you are so gifted! I like winter here in the UK the greys can become so interesting in photography, so subtle, especially when a splash of colour pops out.

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  28. RachelMay 5, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    I really enjoyed all of your colorful art, and this gray with the patterns is really great!

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  29. minnemieMay 5, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    This is fantastic. So delicate and yet so powerful. Love your haiku too!

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  30. Scarlett ClayMay 5, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    I keep scrolling back up to look at this, it's really cool!

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  31. Tracey FKMay 5, 2012 at 9:42 PM

    I love payne's grey but it never looks as beautiful as this... you are a freaking legend for making this... just gorgeous...xx

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  32. MaritMay 6, 2012 at 2:55 AM

    Fabulous mandala, I like the emptyness that comes from this painting!

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  33. VictoriaMay 6, 2012 at 5:56 AM

    Wow..so very beautiful..mesmerizing and magical! I love payne's grey too..one of my fave colors..and you have used it so beautifully for the light and dark challenge!! Gorgeous!
    Victoria

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  34. carlareyMay 6, 2012 at 7:11 AM

    This is wonderful. Victoria said it already, mesmerizing and magical.

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