Google+ LISTENING TO THE SQUEAK INSIDE art by Kirstin McCulloch of LilliBean Designs: ☆ Starlight

Friday, December 21, 2012

☆ Starlight

I have been teasing you a wee bit with a new larger painting that I started at the end of AEDM + this week, amongst the christmas chaos, the sewing + baking of cookies, I finished it!

Many years ago, I had to create two major works as part of my art finals .  One of my major works was called 'Anonymous and Free', which had three large mixed media drawings of faceless people in crowds. I remember the first two were really easy to conceptualise and create, the third drawing didn't come together until the very last minute + I hated every minute of it. HATED. IT.

'Anonymous + Free'

So when I was inspired with the design + plan of this new painting, I remembered these old ones, and knew that it was time to pull them out + recycle them.

While I cringed when I revisited this one (and the others) I also knew that they were part of my story, and they would continue to be part of it.

And this is what came next:

I pulled off the collage pieces and papered the board 
I wasn't sure where to go next so I just threw colour on it until I was happy with the result

The beginnings of Starlight
Starlight
Because it is so large, photographing it + showing the true colours was difficult. It is much lighter than this. It is also very similar to Wild, (the commission piece I did for my friend), but I was so inspired by Wild, I decided that I wanted something like her on my walls.

I was nervous about this one. The last time I painted something specifically for our bedroom, I hated it so much that it has been relegated to the darkest corners of my studio. (It is now a to be recycled project!) So I am so happy with the finished product.

Anyway this is my last 'big' project for the year - with (hopefully) only Beastie to come before the end of the year.

I have a few more little bits to share with you before the end of the year, but it will probably be very sporadic. It really is Christmas in four days, as much as I am not really prepared for it!

Have a great + relaxing weekend




P.S. There are heaps more progress shots of Starlight here

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26 comments :

  1. SusanDecember 21, 2012 at 11:04 PM

    She is wonderful! I love your background and I think it is interesting how she appears to be sitting way in front of it. Beautiful. Happy PPF and Happy Holidays

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  2. PaintingWriteDecember 21, 2012 at 11:29 PM

    It's amazing to see how your art work has changed over the years! I love starlight - she's gorgeous and you should be delighted to give her pride of place in your bedroom! Happy holidays.

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    1. UnknownDecember 22, 2012 at 9:02 PM

      Thanks so much Nic - I am looking forward to seeing her on the wall! x

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  3. carol l mckennaDecember 22, 2012 at 1:04 AM

    She is beautiful and love your style ~ makes all the difference when our 'style' comes through ~ I am still waiting for mine to come alive ~ Happy Holidays ^_^

    (A Creative Harbor ~ aka ArtMuseDog and Carol ^_^)

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  4. carol l mckennaDecember 22, 2012 at 1:05 AM

    ps. ~ Am your latest GFC follower ~ again Happy Holidays ^_^

    (A Creative Harbor ~ aka ArtMuseDog and Carol ^_^)

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    1. UnknownDecember 22, 2012 at 9:03 PM

      Thanks for joining me carol - for me my style just seemed to jell this year! I am sure yours will come soon x

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  5. Carolyn DubeDecember 22, 2012 at 3:43 AM

    She is wonderful! After seeing the companion to it no wonder you were inspired to do another one! I'm not ready for Christmas yet either and don't know if I will be in time...Happy PPF!

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    1. UnknownDecember 22, 2012 at 9:05 PM

      Thanks Carolyn - I am sure you will ready in time - for me it usually happens at the last minute! x

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  6. Mary C. NasserDecember 22, 2012 at 4:02 AM

    Wow! Very impressive!
    Love the incorporation of the sheet music!! Lovely!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF and Happy Holidays!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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    1. UnknownDecember 22, 2012 at 9:11 PM

      Thank you so much Mary - I bought the music from a church jumble sale, and the lady was so excited I was buying the music to 'play' - I couldn't bring myself to tell her I was going to rip it up + paint over it!! x

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  7. K J DDecember 22, 2012 at 5:16 AM

    Beautiful.....I love the little stars

    Hope you and yours have a wonderful Christmas ... best wishes for 'Beasties' arrival :)

    Karenx

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    1. UnknownDecember 22, 2012 at 9:12 PM

      Thank you so much Karen for the lovely comment + well wishes - our fingers are crossed (not sure for what, but they are crossed!)

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  8. MollyDecember 22, 2012 at 5:45 AM

    i love the music as the background-- and her big expressive eyes!

    happy holidays!

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  9. Linda KunsmanDecember 22, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    She is breathtaking!!! I love the stars trailing in her wisps of hair. Happy, happy holidays and happy PPF!

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  10. DebbieDecember 22, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    What a transformation. I definitely like your revised painting much better. Very beautiful.

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    1. UnknownDecember 22, 2012 at 9:19 PM

      Thanks Debbie - I do too! My lovely mother calls it an immature painting! I think I will go with that x

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  11. Anne MandaDecember 22, 2012 at 11:34 PM

    Lovely, it is so beautiful it shines! Happy Holidays and Merry PPF!

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  12. UnknownDecember 23, 2012 at 1:08 AM

    Thank you so much for sharing the process! Merry Christmas from Denmark (and the starving artist) x

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  13. janice smithDecember 23, 2012 at 1:33 AM

    Wow! What a transformation of a canvas! Love the new painting...great colors and the hair+stars are so beautiful! Hope you have a Happy Christmas!

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  14. Lynn CohenDecember 23, 2012 at 4:53 AM

    Gad you are happy with your art! You should be! Enjoy your holiday now! HPPF!

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  15. carlareyDecember 23, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    Lovely! I'm with Nic, it's so fun to see how your art has changed over the years.

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  16. dentheDecember 23, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    Love her! She's so beautiful! Especially love her hair with the stars in it, and the way her dress flows. Great work! Hope your Christmas will be wonderful, even though you're not ready, and that the new year will bring a lot of creativity and happiness! ♥ denthe

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  17. Ritu DuaDecember 23, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    Hey ...I love music sheets too and the love what you have done with them ! Have a magical Christmas and a great 2013 :)

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