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Tuesday, March 23, 2010

My Finished Canvas & Starting 2 New Classes

Remember my canvas that I  started here--well I finished it--

I said that I had a plan for it, and this was the plan. I wanted to paint some faces (2 this time), but I always get a little nervous when I want to do these girls, because I'm  still fairly new at  it.   I just love creating them though-- they always seem to  tell me how to finish the piece. 

Now, my 2 new classes--well Suzi's is starting next week--it's the continuing Goddess and Poet class--
PIETY & PASSION (love it!).  And I was thinking of taking the graffiti art class with Traci Bautista, but I'm putting it on the back burner for now.  Julie Prichard and Chris Cozen are starting a new one April 1--Complex Collage.  She just put the video up on her website on Friday  (click on her name).  As soon as I saw what this class was all about, I knew that it was for me.  Everything that they talk about on what they will be teaching is exactly what I want to do.

So next week, after I come back from my show, I'm hoping to be a little richer : ) and I will be signing up for these 2--I'll probably be poorer, but I'm still signing up. 

35 comments:

  1. They are wonderful. Both girsl are so pretty and I love what you did with the background.

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  2. This is an amazing piece. It has so many rich layers in addition to your gorgeous faces. In MY OPINION, you could be teaching a class on faces. Your "girls" simply blew me away. I don't know why you were nervous. You do such good work, you have nothing to be nervous about. And, with art like that going into your show, you should be worlds richer next week.

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  3. These two girls are so beautiful. The background is wonderful and I love their hair. Love the text and the colors and...everything!!! I want to do those two classes too. I have Chris Cozen's books and they are great.

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  4. Diane my dear, chuck those nerves, please!!!! :)

    This piece is fabulous and the girls are beautiful!!!!!!

    Hugs!!

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  5. Diane. they are beautiful....Loving the colors and compition...
    I want to do those 2 classes also...and I know that Sharon is coming up with a new one also.....My poor wallet....

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  6. Oh my gosh, this is just beautiful. I love everything about it.
    Debby

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  7. Diane, you will be richer anyway because you will learn so much !
    I just love your canvas, especially the hair ... the colors ... well especially everything !
    Wow you're good ! :o)
    Love from sunny France.

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  8. Love your girls!! The new classes sound great. I'll have to check them out. Still recovering from my trip this past week and trying to get caught up!! Good luck on your next show!!

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  9. you should be so happy with this painting! it's awesome!!!

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  10. What a lovely transformation on that interesting background. I love both your girls, especially the one on the right- she really draws me in!

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  11. OOooh, don't go tempting me with new classes! I signed up for another last week on Experimental Art.
    Your girls are so beautiful and uniquely yours. I so enjoying popping by your 'gallery' to be wow-ed by your work!

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  12. oh, wonderful. I am impressed.

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  13. Another beautiful piece! I love the rich color...the girls are gorgeous!

    The classes do look fun. I've been thinking about taking one of Suzi's classes for some time now...maybe the next one!

    Have a great time at your show!

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  14. the colours and faces are amazing you should not be nervouse they are lovely well done you xx

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  15. Hi Diane~
    I am so excited to find you! Thanks for visiting my blog, I cannot wait to dive into yours. Love mixed media and am so fearful of painting faces, this painting is gorgeous. You have inspired me to try?!
    I plan on reading through your other posts:)

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  16. These are lovely, I especially like the girl at the front's hair, very pretty indeed!

    Micki x

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  17. This is so beautiful and I love the tender expression of the girls- very emotive and yet uplifting too- wonderful art!

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  18. Love the girls!!!!
    I have a sunshine award for you on my blog:)

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  19. Love your painting!

    I too am thinking of taking the Julie Pritchard class! Maybe I will see you there.

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  20. Good luck on your show. Your classes sound fun too! and your girls are awesome!

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  21. Gorgeous canvas Dianne,your girls came out beautiful! I love the text in the corner. I'm still undecided about both classes!

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  22. This is very artfully arranged, the text just right with those pretty faces and great colors.

    Doing a class or classes and having a show really keeps the artistic ideas flowing. I always enjoy coming by to visit.

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  23. Diane, this painting is just STUNNING! I can't believe how beautiful it is - I hit the enlarge button so I could see all the amazing details - from the hidden faces in the flowers, the scroll work on their cheeks, and the hidden text. Just so lovely...you did a tremendous job!!! Theresa :)

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  24. Diane, your canvasses are so wonderful. I love how the writing goes across her face, so pretty! BTW, I have tagged you. Go here to find out why...

    http://glitterbugstudios.blogspot.com/2010/03/ive-been-tagged.html

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  25. Hi Diane.
    Thank you for visiting my blog.

    Your art work is always so beautiful!

    Wishing you a wonderful show and sale!

    Hugs, Sharon

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  26. WOW! Talk about inspiring, these girls are beautiful-and the background, I hit the close up to see all the yummy detail. Just amazing!

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  27. Diane,
    These are just wonderful!!!! LOVE your artwork!

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  28. Diane, this piece is so beautiful, I just sat there staring at it for the longest time. Your talent is amazing. The faces are beautiful and the HAIR! Looks alive with the colors and the way you painted it. The classes will obviously pay off! Wowwwww!!!

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  29. Oh, I meant to ask you...did you just paint their faces over the blue background?

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  30. Your girls are gorgeous, so well done. A beautiful piece :)

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  31. This is wonderful - I love the girls and the colours are gorgeous :-)

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  32. What a delightful painting Diane....totally lush!! I would love that on one of my walls.
    x

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  33. This turned out wonderful! I meant to comment on it a while back.

    I thought about taking the second Goddess and Poets class but I always seem to get side tracked in the middle of the classes.

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