January 4, 2013

What is Easy and What is Right

"...we must choose between what is easy and what is right." ~ Dumbledore

These pictures are the beginning of an original painting I made for my nephew as one of his Christmas presents. I began by painting an abstract background. After the paint dried, I overlaid it with letter stickers in the quote above (one of his favorites) and covered the entire thing in a layer of white. When it was still damp, I peeled the stickers off. The vibrant colors came alive through the words of the quote. Sadly, I didn't get a picture of the final piece, so you'll have to imagine it. :) {I'll see if my sister can send me one to show you later}

What are you working on?

34 comments :

  1. I wish you had gotten a finished pic but I am certain it was wonderful... what an extraordinary present for him... I am sure he loves and treasures it...xx

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  2. I also wish to have seen it complete as the background is wonderful Catherine. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  3. Beautiful background, wonderful texture and color! Happy PPF!

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  4. I hope Sis will send a photo. This is such a teaser to see what a beautiful start you began with. Looking forward to seeing more in the new year. Happy PPF

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  5. What a fabulous quote. You have to get a picture of the finished piece!!!

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  6. love that quote

    love and light

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  7. Looks great, I'm sure the final version is fabulous! Happy PPF. :)

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  8. Yeah, I think we really need to see the finished version. I'll bet it's great.

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  9. Lovely photos of a lovely painting. Thats art on top of art :)

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  10. I love this idea (and this quote)! I CAN imagine that the finished piece looked great!

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  11. Such gorgeous photos of your painting and paints!!
    Being an aunt is the best, isn't it? :)
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  12. wonderful pics , love the quote too! Hope you can share a pic of the finished piece.Happpy PPF!

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  13. gorgeoussss! :) I'd love to see the finished product, I'm already loving it!

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    1. Thank you! :) This part was incredibly fun to make.

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  14. My favorite Dumbledore quote! One of my favorite quotes of all time. Would love to see it all finished up. What a wonderful idea.

    xo-

    Shelley

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    1. One of my favorite too, Shelley! And as for the painting, I'll try to get a pic soon!

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  15. I love that quote! I would love to see the finished painting.

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    1. It's one of my all-time favorites. And I'll get a pic of it soon. :D

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  16. My favorite quote! I love seeing your art. I'm a new follower. Looking forward to seeing more!
    Liz
    http://liz-makes.blogspot.com/

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