Friday, September 30, 2011

Paint Party Friday... Gettin' Gritty Wit It!

"Girl In A Feather Hat"   12x12   mixed media on canvas

You may recognize this painting from last week's work in progress.  I am having so much fun with Gritty Jane's workshop, I started a couple more paintings (works in progress)...



I'm still adjusting to using Paynes Gray instead of Burnt Umber.



This one had a face painted in full color until the perfectionist that lives in my head took a closer look at her (and decided I needed to start from scratch)!  Now it kind of reminds me of a Rene Magritte painting.  Well, if my second attempt doesn't work out, I can always replace her face with an apple!

Speaking of apples...



While packing Tyler's lunch, I discovered this heart... Sweet, sweet apple love!




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63 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    oh Kristin!!!! your paintings are gorgeous!!!! I love these ladies and that Paynes Gray looks amazing...wow!!!

    Wishing you a wonderful PPF!!!!

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Just stunning Kristin! "Girl in a Feather Hat" is my fav. I LOVE it!!! Happy PPF. :-)

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  3. gatheringwonderSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    love the style of these - really gripping work

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  4. Rosie KaplanSeptember 30, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    All very cool! Thanks for everything you do and show!

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  5. Ayala ArtSeptember 30, 2011 at 1:45 AM

    You are doing beautifully!

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  6. NettySeptember 30, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    wow am so loving your paintings and thank you for showing the process. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  7. danasparkleSeptember 30, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    gorgeous, heart-filled post.
    *

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    these are wonderful! can i ask, are they done in acrylic or oils and what sort of board do you use to paint on. I am so keen to try another oil but not having a separate studio, the mess and lengthy drying time puts me off! the peacock girl is just fabulous!

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  9. ShellsSeptember 30, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Beautiful girls.

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  10. StephSeptember 30, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    hi Kristin, these portraits are beautiful!!! love their backgrounds too!!!

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  11. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfSeptember 30, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    She turned out gorgeous! :) And I thought of Magritte, too looking at that painting. :) I find hearts in strangest places as well. :)

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  12. DianeSeptember 30, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Oh wow--she's beautiful!!

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  13. NellySeptember 30, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    She turned out beautiful! I love to see that you paint over things that you don't like. Awesome find in the heart apple.

    Have an awesome weekend!

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  14. peggy aplSEEDSSeptember 30, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    these are such lovely paintings!

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  15. VictoriaSeptember 30, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Yay Kristin.. Wow...these are so so beautiful..such presence....I see we share a love for women in hats and feathers...gorgeous work..fabulous colors! These are stunning!

    Payne's grey has to be one of my absolute faves!! the background on these paintings by the way..is mega-magnificent..just gorgeous..it adds so much wonderful energy and depth to the pieces..brilliant work!
    Yay lovely heart apple..
    Lovely to visit your realm...happy creating!I so enjoyed this series..fabulous!!
    Victoria

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  16. UnknownSeptember 30, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    That blank face is scary!!!! lol When I have a migraine headache, they start with this vision thing, where one half of my vision is blurry. If I look at someone's face, it kinda looks like that!!! Only many times I can see half of their face. Wondering why you HAVE TO use Paynes Grey?? Guess I should go back and find the post that explains that...

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  17. wednesdaySeptember 30, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Peacock girl is fabulous! Can't wait to see how the others turn out.

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  18. Paula - Buenos AiresSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Love her skin! So warm. Lol at the Magritte/apple comment. Gorgeous backgrounds, all of them.

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  19. FayeSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Your painting, Girl in a Feathered Hat, is really gorgeous. I love the transition from last week's WIP. You've given her such a beautiful face.

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  20. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Sorry, Kristin, I used the wrong URL. Faye

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  21. Mary C. NasserSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Absolutely stunning!
    Love the intense blue of the eyes and how this intense blue is repeated in the background and feathers!

    Inspiring as always!!

    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mary C. Nasser Art Blog

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  22. carol l mckennaSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Love the painting ~ She is awesome ~ and the apple too! ~thanks, namaste, Carol (Share the Creative Journey) HPPF ^_^

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  23. QianSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Like the gray one most!

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  24. UnknownSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    wonderful looking , Kristen ! I wonder are you using watercolor, pastels , or acrylics or oils ? you are very unique and inspiring. I posted the wrong link by accident on PPF do you know how I can delete one entry ? Number 32 on the list
    KAT thanks

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  25. maddyroseSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    The paintings are beautiful. I love the colors and the faces are lovely. I wouldn't mind having the beauty with the peacock feathers hanging in my home.

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  26. Joni NickrentSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Amazing with a capital A...Beautiful with a capital B and Creatively cool with a capital C! You're a rock star! Oh, and the apple with heart! Sweet with a capital S! POP ART MINIS

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  27. Lilac & LavenderSeptember 30, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Love the beautiful blue eyes of the woman in the peacock-feathered hat! The woman you're painting with Payne's gray (short hair) has a vintage look to me, which I love. Can't wait to see what you make of the last one... how sweet that you got to send that special apple with your son :)

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  28. Geri September 30, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Jane is a wonderful teacher! Love the new work ♥

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  29. SHERI COOKSeptember 30, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    GIRL IN A FEATHERED HAT is wonderful. Love her eyes and all the blues in this work. It is beautiful!

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  30. CarolSeptember 30, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Stunning!! Love the intense look she has!!!

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  31. Robin Panzer ArtSeptember 30, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Gorgeous! I actually like her with no face, there's something slightly disturbing yest fascinating about that!

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  32. ChristineSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Oh it looks so lovely coloured in, those feathers really enhance her beauty! The other pieces look very promising. And that's such a cute apple with the heart!

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  33. Carola BartzSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Kristin, I love your paintings, those ladies are gorgeous. I especially love their hats!!! Wonderful work!

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  34. peggy gattoSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    these have a wonderful style!!!
    And I love the apple!!!!!!!

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  35. TheresaSeptember 30, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Wow! Love the colors, stunning. I can't wait to see the other come along. Happy PPF!

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  36. Sinderella's StudioSeptember 30, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Your portrait is amazing!!!!!!!!!!
    cheers, dana

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  37. IleanaSeptember 30, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Well, obviously you can work your magic and turn your paintings into anything you want them to be. (Must be something in those apples of yours...send me some!!) :)

    Seriously, I love your latest and can't wait to see more! Your art is truly inspiring!!

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  38. Cathy BuetiSeptember 30, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Kristin you rock!! These are all so amazing!!! Loving the texture in the first one already. WOW!! And that apple . . . too cute!

    PS . . . Love the title of this post! ;)

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  39. Jenny September 30, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    STUNNING! Must get tiresome being so talented :) Heehee! The detail of the ruffly bit on her hat is incredible...and those blue eyes....amazing!
    You are clearly a heart magnet too..what a fantastic fruity find! Have a wonderful weekend xx

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  40. Sadee SchillingSeptember 30, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    These are so beautiful, Kristin! I love the depth in the faces and I'm so happy to learn that it comes partly from the underpainting!

    P.S. You won my giveaway! :)

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  41. GlorV1September 30, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Excellent Kristin. I especially love the payne's grey. Awesome!

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  42. UnknownSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    I love what you are doing with the ladies.

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  43. kjSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    this is my most favorite post of yours, kristin. you are SO talented. i didn't know you could paint like this (forgive me) :) these women are wonderful.

    and that appleheart: you have to be able to see to see that.

    love to you my friend :^)
    kj

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  44. MarianneSeptember 30, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    the clear crisp lines of your portraits are a wonderful contrast to the backgrounds. Beautiful work.

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  45. Karen IsaacsonSeptember 30, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    wow, wow, wow!

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  46. GeckostoneSeptember 30, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    The heart is way cool!!! I just adore your "girl in a feather hat" She came out AWESOME! I love the blues! And your two wips are on their way to being fantastic too! Great work! Deb

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  47. Jaime HaneyOctober 1, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    Oh wow Kristin, she is looking beautiful! You are a tremendous painter.

    Happy PPF!

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  48. ElisaOctober 1, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    gorgeous Kristin! Lovely ladies and work in progress! I hope I can draw beautiful portraits soon! Paynes gray is a great color for the mood.. wow, that apple is so sweet! Have a great day! Harmonythoughts

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  49. TeriOctober 1, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Your ladies are so beautiful! And love their hats.

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  50. UnknownOctober 1, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    I LOVE the expression on her face- fabulous with just a touch of "don't mess with me" LOVE this!
    The apple is great too- I love finding surprise shapes like that!
    Happy PPF (a day late ;))
    Stephanie

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  51. Daniele ValoisOctober 1, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    I am absolutely your new biggest fan!!!

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  52. AnonymousOctober 1, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Love it, and I can tell the other two are going to be wonderful as well!

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  53. BirgitOctober 1, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Hi Kristin,

    Thanks for having left a comment on my blog during the One World One Heart event. Maybe you want to check out my Oktoberfest giveaway (still open until October 2nd). It would be nice to welcome you back to my blog.

    Greetings from Munich, Germany,
    Birgit

    PS: Lovely paintings!

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  54. Julia ChristieOctober 1, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    These are so cool! I love the first one! I just discovered Jane and am hoping to take this series of classes too! Exciting to see what you are coming up with!

    Oh I am inspired!!! Yeah!

    Smiles

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  55. Mary HysongOctober 2, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    OOOOHHHHHH AAAAWWWW I love the lady in the feathered hat! She is so awesome and her eyes match the feathers, how cool is that. I wish I could paint people half so well! Happy PPF!

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  56. HeARTworksOctober 2, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Great paintings! Girl in the Feather Hat has a lot of attitude! Patsy from
    HeARTworks

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  57. CrystalOctober 2, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Wow.. The girl in the feather hat is absolutely awesome!

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  58. BeccaOctober 2, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    So beautiful! I've been thinking of taking Gritty Jane's class! You've inspired me!

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  59. Heather FoustOctober 3, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    This is beautiful!!! Her eyes are so vibrant!! I can't wait to see the others finished. And see the beautiful creations that they will be!

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  60. Hybrid JOctober 3, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    The shading is lovely and I could really feel her stare ... well done!

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  61. Jen @Sadie InspiredOctober 4, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    These are all so fabulous!! SO looking forward to the finished pieces...even with an apple. :)

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  62. Domestic IcingOctober 7, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    So pretty! I just love the feathers so!

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  63. GigglesOctober 7, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Wow these girls are amazing..and the gray hat on the first one looks like a velour material so beautiful and soft..Wow I am sooo impressed!! Love them!! Can't wait to see gessoed girl. I hate the perfectionist within butt's in!! lol
    Thanks for sharing such loveliness!

    Hugs Giggles

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