Saturday, August 14, 2010

Illustration Friday: Star gazing

I have created hundreds of paintings in my 30+ years as an artist that feature or incorporate stars. This image was commissioned by a very close friend and she looked at my portfolio and chose to have me make a bridge painting that would include her husband, son and herself in the buildings. She likes very soft muted colours which is always a challenge as I tend to be quite colourful :) Yes this is subtle and subdued for me... She really loved the softness and the pastel quality of this and it is large and one of my layered dimensional paintings with resin. I did this in 2000 and I am always happy to paint something special for someone I care about. It is called "connection to love" and it is my submission for Illustration Friday's "Star gazing" theme.
valerie walsh 2000
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24 comments:

  1. Unknown7:48 PM

    Lovely, love how you painted over the frame and make the bridge a different layer!!

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  2. asperezas7:49 PM

    Wonderful!
    :-)
    I think you have another similar to this one with many differences such as light tones and horizons...
    This is a very peaceful and lovely piece
    :-)

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  3. Janet8:08 PM

    Connection to love; great name for this!

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  4. WilsonW9:29 PM

    Very cool! Well done!

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  5. Anonymous11:45 PM

    This is absolutely stunning. I simple love your work!!

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  6. soulbrush3:30 AM

    i normally like vibrant art, but this is stunning

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  7. String4:40 AM

    This is beautiful, I love the soft pastels!

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  8. LDahl8:04 AM

    Pal I love the painted frame! I just may have to steal it! :Þ

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  9. NANCY LEFKO8:07 AM

    So very beautiful, Val :)

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  10. Heather10:35 AM

    wonderful piece

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  11. Ellen Byrne2:50 PM

    Incorporating the frame in the painting is really clever! Nice original work as always!

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  12. Ginger*:)4:45 PM

    It is just perfect. I love the softness and I like seeing the people watching the gorgeous view. Amazing and peaceful.

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  13. MrBibleHead5:07 PM

    As all the previous comments have said, perfect,wonderful,beautiful,cool and stunning! So to make one word that describes this amazing piece: perdertifoolning! I love the frame and bridge as a 3D element too Val. Bravo my friend!

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  14. Kim Carney5:45 PM

    Good to see you again. I have been away from IF for a long time ;) Love the muted colors.

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  15. Caroline9:15 PM

    How beautiful! It has a really dreamy quality!

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  16. kathy hare3:02 AM

    So beautiful..

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  17. erin9:28 AM

    very nice.

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  18. Lisa M Griffin2:08 PM

    Its lovely - such a wonderful custom piece. Thanks for sharing.

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  19. michele9:45 AM

    What a treasure you've created for your friends! Perfect for star gazing! :o)

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  20. roberta baird12:45 PM

    Frames will not contain you! You're so creative Val... this is just one of your many layers as an artist!
    Love it!

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  21. studio lolo1:56 PM

    very touching piece. I had to 'embiggen' it to see the people ;)

    I hope you're having a wonderful summer with Mom and sis♥

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  22. Tracy12:15 PM

    I really like this, it's beautiful! :)

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  23. Brine Blank10:49 AM

    I like the color use on this and the handling of the bridge...

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  24. isay 10:18 AM

    i love it. i can say that your love for your friend really showed in your painting.

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