Illustration Friday: Stripes

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Life is like stripes

but none of them are the same.


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The page started like this,words poured out onto the page, words for my eyes only. ;o)

The painting grew from this underlying layer, it might even continue to grow.
I'll keep you posted. :)

Comments

Cynthia Schelzig said…
Lovely colors and I like the stripes.
7 November 2011 at 15:42
Jess said…
Thankyou Cynnie, I like to paint stripes too. :)
7 November 2011 at 18:38
Cindy D. said…
Really neat. It has a floating, ethereal quality. And I always love green and blue together. I love the two styles of vines. Really great overall. I hope she's not too sad (or that it doesn't last too long). :)
7 November 2011 at 19:11
Victoria said…
Super beautiful..it also conjures up the scent of lemons and limes for me..wild...very uplifting color palette..just what i needed..harmony!
victoria
8 November 2011 at 00:23
Jess said…
Thankyou Cindy, I wanted to keep a light feeling to it so that the layer underneath could speak too! :)
Thankyou Victoria, that's a lovely idea of the painting conjuring up a scent, I shall remember that each time I look at it. :)
8 November 2011 at 10:11
Unknown said…
i like that she and the stripes are pat of each other.
8 November 2011 at 13:18
Sarah said…
Lovely illustration! I like the vines! Great colors as well :)
8 November 2011 at 13:24
Jess said…
Thankyou Monica and Sarah. :)
8 November 2011 at 14:18
Joanna said…
Thank you for stopping by & your kind words! I'm glad you did because your blog is beautiful I'll enjoy following :)

xo
Joanna
8 November 2011 at 15:35
caela said…
Great illustration :) i love the colours and the strong use of texture works really well :D
8 November 2011 at 18:52
Tammie Lee said…
she looks almost transparent amongst the stripes. a dreamy piece.
8 November 2011 at 22:09
Anonymous said…
Ooh i love this..very watery and emotional. love your new header too :-) xx
9 November 2011 at 00:54
Clare said…
How very true - I love the wavy stripes, the subtle colours - indeed life is a big mystery
9 November 2011 at 09:03
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