Friday, November 4, 2011

Filipina


I don't think I have shown you this painting yet.  It  is a 5.8" x 8.3" mixed media painting I made last year for a charity art auction organized by the Kidney Friends Foundation to benefit families of kidney patients.  This is one of the few original paintings I have sold. 

This "Filipina" is wearing the traditional Filipiniana "Terno" dress with embroidered butterfly sleeves.  I made this using my favorite technique of watercolor and colored pencils on a gessoed background (tutorial here).

If you are interested, check out my previous posts for a peek at my new ATCs and my painted "night and day" fan.

I'm linking up with Paint Party Friday, Studio Sneak Peek and Show and Tell Saturday!
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44 comments:

  1. Tracey FKNovember 4, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Someone is very lucky to own this... I really like the dress and think she looks very serene happy PPF xx

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  2. Ayala ArtNovember 4, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Beautiful and sweet :o)

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  3. Sonya BadgleyNovember 4, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Wow, she is beautiful, Peggy! I'm not surprised she sold at all. :)
    I hope you are having a great week.
    Blessings,
    Sonya

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  4. AnnieNovember 4, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    She is so pretty and so delicatly done. Well done you. I hope it made lots of money.
    A x

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  5. JoZart DesignsNovember 4, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    So beautiful Peggy and she has an air of elegance. I wouldn't mind seeing her on my wall every day so no wonder she sold.
    lv JoZarty x

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  6. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfNovember 4, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    She is beautiful! I always love looking at your girls. Such wormth in their faces. :)

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  7. NettyNovember 4, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    So beautiful. Happy PPF, x

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  8. SunshineshelleNovember 4, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    I love the delicate colours & beautiful composure of the subject, just lovely :)

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  9. AnonymousNovember 4, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Nice post thanks for sharing...God bless you...

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  10. carol l mckennaNovember 4, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    She is awesome and love your art style! Wow! ~thanks, namaste, Carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF ^_^

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  11. AnonymousNovember 4, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Very beautiful, Peggy. You have a real talent for doing faces. I've never tried painting with watercolors and pencils on gesso. It sounds like it would be difficult to control. However, you have managed to make it work beautifully.
    Faye

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  12. ANNENovember 4, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    That is simply gorgeous. Thank you for sharing it!

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  13. Linda StarrNovember 4, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Very well done, love the colors and design as well.

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  14. Robin Panzer ArtNovember 4, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Gorgeous Peggy! You really pay attention to important small details and it brings your paintings to life! ~Happy Paint Party Friday! #10 Robin Panzer Art Studio 33

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  15. AnonymousNovember 4, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    I just noticed that your comments are called 'blog hugs' - I love that!!

    This is such a beautiful painting - I love the technique you used and am going to go and click on the tutorial right now so I can learn how you achieved it. Really beautiful work.

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  16. Mary C. NasserNovember 4, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    Wonderful portrait, and what a great cause.
    Congratulations!

    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  17. carlareyNovember 4, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    Oh, wow. This is just stunning. I wouldn't have been able to pass this one up either.

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  18. UnknownNovember 5, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    Such a gorgeous painting. It's just beautiful!!. I love the expression on her face. Thanks for sharing and thanks for the tutorial.

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  19. UnknownNovember 5, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    This is a fantastic piece!

    Thanks for the step by step of your process, love the look you achieve.

    Happy PPF and Blogland!

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  20. ChristineNovember 5, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    She's so beautiful!

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  21. bohemiannie! artNovember 5, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    gooorrrrrrrgeous!

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  22. Barbara RosenzweigNovember 5, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Thanks so much for your visit and enjoying my Peaceful Porch!

    Your work is beautifully delicate!

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  23. Virtual BoyNovember 5, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    She's so beautiful! Love her calm expression and the wonderful soft colors... Awesome work!

    // -T.W-

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  24. UnknownNovember 5, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    I can see why she sold- she is beautiful and those colors are magical!

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  25. UnknownNovember 5, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    She has a beautiful face!

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  26. WrightStuffNovember 6, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    Ooh absolutely delightful. So glad I stopped by.

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  27. Fars DatterNovember 6, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    Oh, she is beautiful! I love your art, and your journal pages are so inspirational.
    Thanks for your visit and comment on my site! I appreciate it a lot! :-)
    Have a blessed weekend!
    Blog hug,
    elis. :-)

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  28. DeniseNovember 6, 2011 at 2:01 AM

    Ooooo!You are a true artist my Dear.So lovely visiting you.I could learn a lot from you,so I think this ol' gal shall follow you :)

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  29. Daniele ValoisNovember 6, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    Gorgeous!!!

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  30. Marja's Stamp Addiction en Marja's CreativityNovember 6, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    Peggy this is GORGEOUS. Your painting is so elegant. I love the soft colors and the details. Lovely.
    Have a nice weekend and lovely greet from Holland
    Marja

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  31. JanetNovember 6, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    Wow! She's gorgeous!!

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  32. Lynn StevensNovember 6, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    I can see why it sold Peggy, shes beautiful!!!

    Thank you so mcuh for posting my giveaway. I will enter you for the surprise drawing as well as the bonus.
    Best of luck!!! and have a lovely creative weekend!
    hugs Lynn

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  33. MollyNovember 6, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    i love the muted blues and greens-- it adds to the serenity of the piece. and she has such beautiful eyes!

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  34. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresNovember 6, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Stunning! I love the colors you used. You are a very talented artist indeed!!

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  35. CarolNovember 6, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Peggy she is so enchanting :) I love the colors and her expression.

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  36. Jennifer {Studio JRU}November 7, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Peggy... she is so beautiful. Such a peaceful feeling. How wonderful of you to create such an amazing piece for a charity auction! Love that! :)

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  37. AnonymousNovember 7, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Very nice painting, also love the way you call the comments as "blog hugs"...sweet!

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  38. Jen @Sadie InspiredNovember 7, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Wow...she is beautiful!

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  39. Diane WritesNovember 7, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Hello Peggy! She looks so Filipina indeed. I love the choice of color blue that is so cool and refreshing, perfect to soothe people who are suffering from kidney diseases. Great painting for a good cause, you are so admirable!

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  40. MelisaNovember 7, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    She is lovely!

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  41. Robin Norgren, M.A, R-YT, Spiritual DirectorNovember 7, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    her eyes are warm and inviting

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  42. GwenNovember 8, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    She is really gorgeous...a very sophisticated lady. You are so clever!
    Gwen xx

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  43. Marie Lost Bird StudioNovember 9, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    She is absolutely beautiful!! Thanks for entering and posting my giveaway.Good luck to you.
    Hugs,
    Marie

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  44. UnknownNovember 16, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    She is beautiful Peggy.
    Have a nice week, Ev

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