Seated Man with Plant

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Two very contrasting pictures! One serene and beautiful, the other..I don't think he'd feel very serene if he knew I'd put holly on his 'area'!
The top Buddha painting I made for a friend's birthday who is an accupuncturist. It's based on the healing, or medicine buddha, Bhaisajyaguru.
The second picture is one of the life drawings I did this morning. I thought I'd better add the holly before I posted it here, it was bit full frontal for a decent and respectable blog such as this. It's the last life drawing session before christmas so holly seemed very appropriate!

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Jo Potter said…
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10 December 2010 at 16:09
Jo Potter said…
Hi Jess,
Two very different pictures indeed! ;-D
The first one is really beautiful. I love the calm colours you have used. It is a perfect image for a healer.
The second drawing is also really good. ;-))
I always like your life drawings... Very wise to add the holly in this picture, you don't want to be removed from blogger!
Have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year in 2011.
Jo.xx
10 December 2010 at 16:10
Elisabeth Firsching said…
Dear Jess,
Found your blog by chance and like it very much!
Greetings from Austria ;o)
Elisabeth
10 December 2010 at 23:51
Kerri said…
i love the holly picture and think u should use it as a unique holiday greeting!! ;)
11 December 2010 at 00:05
Zorana said…
I'm sure that your friend will love the Buddha painting. So serene... with the colors that just sing! The second one made me smile! Very creative adding the holly. Imagine holiday cards with that image? Funny! xo
11 December 2010 at 01:09
SaraLynnArt said…
I love the vivid blues in the Buddha painting. I love the way you've drawn the trees and seated him in an elegant lotus.
11 December 2010 at 02:57
Anonymous said…
i love this buddha painting..you have such a wonderful way with colour.

fine specimen of man too..nice choice.. the holly :) glad you didnt use mistletoe! :-O

xx
11 December 2010 at 11:18
Tammie Lee said…
I love your placement of the holy!
And that Buddha is wonderful, you have captured a precious portrait here!
11 December 2010 at 19:06
Elisabeth Firsching said…
Do you sell pictures? Would be interested in "Vulnerable" ;o)

Best wishes
Elisabeth
12 December 2010 at 19:00
Dear Fireflies said…
Jessie dear, how are you? Oh, I'm so guilty on all charges for not visiting you sooner! You have posted some wonderful art, by the way, and the Buddha painting is just marvelous! You are the master of purple, for sure...
14 December 2010 at 04:30
Jess said…
Thankyou all so much! I haven't made any christmas cards this year but this would not be one I'd like to send! :)xx
14 December 2010 at 11:32
Jess said…
Thankyou all so much! I haven't made any christmas cards this year but this would not be one I'd like to send! :)xx
14 December 2010 at 11:32
*❀* said…
both wonderful!
15 December 2010 at 16:46
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