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Related: About this forumHappy Thursday! Here's a watercolor pencil
and ink drawing I made in 2000, when I left my first husband. It's called 'The Burning of Esharhamat's Heart'.
I was reading 'The Assyrian' when I created this. It's really in essence a self portrait. I was really sad. There's negative space that I never quite filled up - an allegory I suppose. We have her hanging on our wall. A favorite of mine. She actually looks like me.
ret5hd
(21,320 posts)but its not really art deco.
im an informal art deco fan, but far far far from an art critic or student
so opinions on my opinion may vary!
Goddessartist
(2,067 posts)It was just how I felt. I had an ad in a magazine I used as semi reference for her.
I, too, love art deco...there's a little bit of it here, in the design possibly, and a bit of a Rackham like feeling, but does convey the deep sadness I felt.
It doesn't matter if you're a critic or student - all art is subjective!
Diamond_Dog
(35,162 posts)I can absolutely sense the emotion behind it and your rendering is just beautifully done. The negative space in your composition speaks volumes. Youre very talented!
Goddessartist
(2,067 posts)Art is like journaling Life, in many different dimensions.
I'm so grateful for your words, my friend!
Ms. Toad
(35,616 posts)Goddessartist
(2,067 posts)samplegirl
(12,145 posts)Lots of talent shows in this picture. Loads actually.
I've never tried pencils. Good job!
Goddessartist
(2,067 posts)I'd love to see you try watercolor pencils. With your beautiful handwork, it would be amazing! I haven't had any for gosh, 5 or more years, and a sister called to ask my help with an art project, and we got to talking, and she sent me an amazing watercolor pencil and ink kit, along with two large watercolor pads, and a small sketchbook, and two tipped watercolor brush pens! As a surprise gift!!! Also to help her lol. So I've just started a piece to help her, and we just had the lighting redone in our house the past two days and now I can see in my studio! And the art on the walls!!! I'm so excited as we just finished getting it all done yesterday.