Illustration Friday: Silent

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Silent

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Carol said…
Thoughtful.
Carol xx
11 November 2011 at 20:14
froggie is... said…
wow, jess! a BEAUTIFUL piece! love the super saturated yellow! and that BANNER! goooorgeous!
11 November 2011 at 21:24
rachel awes said…
+ silence is beautiful.
you've captured it well.
LemonLove xox
11 November 2011 at 22:17
Jo Potter said…
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11 November 2011 at 23:49
Jo Potter said…
Jess, this illustration must be of you, holding a tiny bird! ;-)

I love your use of colour with the washes of sunshine yellow.
Your painting made me smile... It is a lovely sunny illustration for a grey Friday!

Have a great weekend!
xxx
12 November 2011 at 11:28
Jess said…
Thankyou :) I needed a golden ray of sunshine!
12 November 2011 at 11:35
Anne Manda said…
Lovely! Beautiful as sunshine, silence is golden...
12 November 2011 at 12:10
Sandy Sue said…
I love the colors, and your style is gorgeous.
12 November 2011 at 12:20
Jess said…
Silence is golden! I'd forgotten that phrase, thanks so much for your kind words :)
12 November 2011 at 13:24
Silke Powers said…
Oh, I love this!! The colors and the expression on her face, that little bird, the watercolor wash in the background. Just gorgeous!! Hugs, Silke
12 November 2011 at 14:17
Ces Adorio said…
Oh my gosh!!! This is so beautiful!!! I was struck with pure delight and calm at the same time, as if something told me, all is well with the world. This is so beautiful. I really love this. How did you do this? Is this watercolor?

Thank you for making me smile this morning. Hehehehe. The word jug on the title may actually sound very enticing. Heheheh!

Tsup!
12 November 2011 at 15:32
JessiVille said…
She's so soft in her contemplative expression. Just beautiful! I love everything about this painting - the colors, the birdie and the tiny little heart stamens in the lily... And your new banner is fabulous! LOVE!
Jessi xox
12 November 2011 at 17:37
noelle said…
Beautiful!! And I love your new header xx
12 November 2011 at 20:08
Annie Lightbulb said…
Love,love,love, the colours! She is so dreamy beautiful!
12 November 2011 at 20:28
Jess said…
Thankyou ♥
The painting is in acrylics and I sprayed it with a water spray to make the paint look like watercolour :)
12 November 2011 at 22:59
Cindy D. said…
Very pretty and thoughtful. Lots of great detail.
13 November 2011 at 01:24
Such a Wondrous Place this Faery Space said…
Darling friend,
I am so glad that post gave you joy. It is a small thing to give to someone like you who makes me smile everytime I see your art and place here. I feel you are a treasure! The way your art reflects and soars makes me giddy. I am blessed to know your spirit! May I put the piece of art above on my sidebar as a link here? I send faery wishes and sparkles, Amy
13 November 2011 at 12:39
Ces Adorio said…
Thank you. Oooohh! Your new header is so beautiful.
13 November 2011 at 17:04
Jess said…
Amy I would be thrilled, of course you can! Thank you for asking me.:)
14 November 2011 at 10:57
Victoria said…
Wow..first of all LOVE the bold and magical new header...what an impact!
and secondly..this new piece..touches my soul and speaks directly to me right now..it is beautiful serene and healing..and just what I needed. It brings hope.Thankyou!
Victoria
14 November 2011 at 12:54
Kim Mailhot said…
Love her and her quiet place.

Hope your week has some stillness in it too, Jessie !
14 November 2011 at 22:17
Regina said…
very sweet and gently. I love the beautiful colors too. :)
15 November 2011 at 04:03
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15 November 2011 at 12:24
Jess said…
Thankyou Victoria, to give hope is such a wonderful thing. I have hope and I share it here. :)

Thankyou Kim, I have pockets of stillness and wait for magic to touch me.

Thankyou Regina, she is a sweet and gentle girl.
15 November 2011 at 13:15
millefeuilles said…
A beautiful piece with colours which are reminiscent of the ones I was thinking about including in my next shawl...

Isn't coulour wonderful?
15 November 2011 at 19:09
Unknown said…
Stopping by to say hello! I cant reply via my comments as it doesnt show a reply link! Love the pictures, yellow and aqua are my favourites at the moment x
15 November 2011 at 20:06
Sharon said…
this is lovely, beautiful watercolours!
Thankyou for visiting my blog and leaving your messages :)
16 November 2011 at 02:20
Clare said…
Just love love your blogger heading picture - your work is so uplifting, filled with such gentleness - you can't but help be happy after a visit to your blog! Silent - I love the technique you have used hers - how the colours blend into each other and create new colours and little mysteries.
16 November 2011 at 06:47
Unknown said…
this is a lovely watery soft technique .. very pretty emotional work ;)
16 November 2011 at 22:26
Cynthia Schelzig said…
This is a moving piece...love the girl,,,the colors...just wonderful!
17 November 2011 at 21:58
Jess said…
Thankyou so much for your wonderful and kind comments! :o)
Jess xxx
19 November 2011 at 18:58
Soju Shots said…
stunning illustration and beautiful blog!!! (:
3 December 2011 at 11:12
Jess said…
Thanks Evan! :)
3 December 2011 at 17:32
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