Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Scribblepicnic

Hello, the theme this week over at Dotty hill is boat. And like umbrella, a boat us something that to me symbolizes safety. I am not sure why, I don't really love or dislike actual boats, but to me the image of a boat in art represents being carried to safety, especially if the boat is a tiny sweet boat, or a folded paper boat etc. I am sure that us just me, but that thought led me to this piece....









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23 comments:

  1. You amaze me with your illustrations . . . I love that you let your light shine and that you share your talent with us all.
    Thank you!
    Connie :)

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  2. There is no place like home....what a nice way to be carried home. This is just sweet and lovely.

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  3. Andrea,
    What a lovely picture and thought too. And a fairy too. Your watercolour background is soft and the colours of the piece wonderful.
    Blessings
    Janis

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    1. Thanks, I have been striving for a softer way with watercolors so glad it is working!

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  4. This is so beautifully done! I like your theme of safety.

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  5. So nice! Is this painted completely flat on paper? The waves especially have such great depth to them!
    Cute border, too!

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    1. Yes, it is flat, I appreciate your comment , thanks!

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  6. Your little fairy captain looks quite at home on her paper boat. How sweet and how magical!

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  7. this is lovely. I like the idea of boats taking you home instead of away which I think is what this piece is about. she is such an adorable little being with her wings. just lovely.

    have a lovely day.

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    1. Yes, that IS what I was hoping to convey, thanks!

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  8. OOh, that is a really good insight from Lissa above and totally agree. Andrea, this is a truly astounding piece! I'm so loving seeing a different side of your creativity coming out lately with these scribble picnics. I love that it is a handmade paper boat and then, naturally, a fairy. So magical indeed. Love the border too. The whole thing is very polished. Thank you for this lovely addition!

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    1. High praise indeed! I do think the challenges have been good for me, and I am really enjoying them!

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  9. I know the feeling only too well when being returned safely to harbor and home by a ship! Being far from shore is exciting, but there is also always a tiny feeling inside that the deep water can be unkind and unforgiving at times. . . . .and of course there is nowhere to actually 'run to'!
    Such a lovely concept expressed in your beautiful art here Andrea, and I love that you have set it inside a circle which also gives the feeling of a round trip.

    Happy day - Mary

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  10. Now I want the whole story to turn into a book. Great beginning.....xox

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  11. looks great! love the stylized waves

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  12. Such sweet details in this, the wings, dress, around the circle, the waves. Just a joy to see!

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  13. Andrea, she is so sweet and beautiful. I love the minimal color and the circle trimmed with delicate flowers. Well done, you! :)

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  14. OH, I absolutely LOVE this piece, Andrea! Beautiful!

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