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This is the real secret of life — to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realise it is play. The only thing that is ultimately real about your journey is the step that you are taking at this moment. That’s all there ever is. I’m here to tell you that the path to peace is right there, when you want to get away. When you are present, you can allow the mind to be as it is without getting entangled in it. If you miss the present moment, you miss your appointment with life. That is very serious!

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Psychedelic Me

No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would cease to be an artist.
Oscar Wilde

A daily practice of sketching and painting gives you a chance to exercise the big three P's - practice, practice, practice!


"Psychedelic Me" watercolour on Daler-Rowney 190gsm - Maree©

For this one I printed out a photograph of myself on Daler-Rowney 190gsm paper in very light grey-scale (all colour removed and contrast and enhancement set to very low in the picture manager) and then added some watercolour. I think I've flattered myself - doesn't show the double chin or the wrinkles...!
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6 comments:

  1. Pam Johnson BrickellSeptember 22, 2009 at 1:42 PM

    Very nice! Neat way to do a portrait. Love your choice of colors.

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  2. Art with LizSeptember 23, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    Hey Maree, this is great. And who needs wrinkles and double chins anyway!!

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  3. Marie TheronSeptember 23, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    This is a lovely portrait, Maree. I hope you have made it quite big and put in in a frame. And the use of modern technology was very clever.

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  4. Maree ClarksonSeptember 23, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    Thanks Pam. the yellow is my blond and the blue is my grey!

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  5. Maree ClarksonSeptember 23, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    I agree Liz, put them off for as long as possible!

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  6. Maree ClarksonSeptember 23, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    Thanks Marie, it's 8" x 12", so with matting and a large frame it could look quite big - thanks for the great idea!

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