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:

Unknown said...

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

Erin said...

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

The Giraffe Head Tree said...

You have an amazing, magical talent.

helicopter6 said...

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

MagaMerlina said...

so magical! I admire your talent and your imagination.

Louise said...

Beautiful use of chiaroscuro!

holly aka golly said...

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

Laura said...

so,so,SO BEAUTIFUL!

holly aka golly said...

Laura, you are so sweet!

ChowLee said...

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

Patricia said...

I am so taken with this new series!