Sunday, October 23, 2011

Light and Shadows

light and shadow
light and shadow II
light and shadow III
My new silhouette paintings really change depending on how the light hits them.
I used a lot of silver and gold guache which creates a celestial glow like distant stars in the sky.
I'm conjuring up my neighbors. The spirits that live in the churchyard.
Seems fitting for this time of year.

11 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 23, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    I love the gold paint on these!! They kind of remind me of the mandrake in Pan's Labyrinth.

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  2. ErinOctober 23, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Wow your spirits look really gorgeous with gold and silver !! Look almost translucent. Magical!

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  3. The Giraffe Head TreeOctober 23, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    You have an amazing, magical talent.

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  4. helicopter6October 24, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    This is a sensational project Holly. Love where it's taking you, and the use of the metallic paint is glorious!!

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  5. MagaMerlinaOctober 24, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    so magical! I admire your talent and your imagination.

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  6. LouiseOctober 24, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Beautiful use of chiaroscuro!

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  7. holly aka gollyOctober 24, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Oh, you are all so generous! So nice to read your kind words this morning!

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  8. LauraOctober 24, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    so,so,SO BEAUTIFUL!

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  9. holly aka gollyOctober 25, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Laura, you are so sweet!

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  10. ChowLeeOctober 25, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Wonderful work Golly! I love where this is going. Golly Bard, unplugged!

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  11. PatriciaOctober 25, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    I am so taken with this new series!

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