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Sarah
16 x 20 cradled wood panel |
This painting is way overworked. I had originally painted her face with a palette knife and she had a vulnerable and almost fearful expression. Like she was afraid to show her vulnerability. I decided that I didn't like the contrast of the palette knife face with the brush stroke hair so I repainted her face with a brush. In the process, she lost that expression. Now her expression is much more sad, reserved, thoughtful. As I thought about this change, I realized how this could represent me so thoroughly. I tend to hide my vulnerability and fear being wounded by exposing it.So I cover it up, hide it with fake self assuredness, but end up sad and reserved. This brings me back to my word for the year - Restore. I'm working to restore my vulnerability and authenticity. Trying to fight through the fear to live life as who I really am... to live life whole.
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How absolutely beautiful, I love this one!
ReplyDeleteawesome insight Heather.... thank you for being "vulnerable" and sharing a bit of you with us today....
Deleteblessings,
Cynthia♥
Thank you Valerie and Cynthia!
DeleteGreat post. I think we all hide our true selves. The trick is to stay true to our beliefs.
ReplyDeleteBrave post, lovely painting! <3
ReplyDeleteI love reading and honest post like this and love your word for the year... a wonderful choice...xx
ReplyDeletethe video was nice to watch, to see the process. I think I would have make the same choice, although, we can still see the face that might have been.
ReplyDeletehave a great day.
I love your painting and especially what it revealed to you as a person. That's the beauty of art. May you be blessed with strength, courage and wisdom.
ReplyDeleteShe's pretty, and not at all over worked to me! I think she has the vulnerable look you were trying for.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE her pink hair! I don't thinks he looks overworked either. :) Her pink hair is amazing, I am just saying! Haha
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