Tuesday, 21 February 2012

Illustration Friday "Fluid"

I've been away for a while, due to a death in the family. Times like that are always hard, and I remembered that the last time I was going through a difficult period in my life I painted this little dancing girl as a sort of talisman, to help me remember the joy that simple things can sometimes, unexpectedly, bring.
So, the "fluid" nature of this illustration may be the dance, but it is entirely appropriate for my first blog post back.
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14 comments:

  1. Cindy D.21 February 2012 at 07:27

    So sorry to hear about the sad news, but this little girl really is so joyful. I love the outstretched arms, the pointed toes, and the movement in the hair and skirt.

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  2. Alexandra MacVean21 February 2012 at 07:58

    This is brilliant! I love your take on the theme. :)

    I'm (hesitantly) posting for the first time this week. lol

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    1. Bethan Matthews22 February 2012 at 05:23

      Thanks Sophia, good luck with the posting, it took me ages the first time. :)

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  3. creativechai21 February 2012 at 08:23

    I'm sorry to hear about your loss.

    Your illustration is lovely, I like the sense of movement in it!

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  4. joojoo21 February 2012 at 09:05

    I'm sorry :( hope ur feeling better now ... life is full of ups and downs... I love ur illustration and post.
    I would be happy if u visit me too :) I'm not that good nd just started a blog a few months ago .

    fatima-b.blogspot.com

    take care sweetie

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    1. Bethan Matthews22 February 2012 at 05:20

      Thanks. You're right, life is full of ups and downs. Fortunatly I find there are more ups usually. I checked out your blog, lovely carefree illustrations (except maybe this weeks!) and I love the flowery pen!

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  5. Redeker21 February 2012 at 12:41

    what a freedom! to dance so fluid like this!

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  6. Patti21 February 2012 at 18:30

    This is really sweet. Love the fluidity of motion.

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  7. Dana S. Whitney21 February 2012 at 19:23

    This would cheer anybody up! Thanks for the lift.

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  8. Diana Zipeto22 February 2012 at 07:53

    Lovely!

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  9. pyor24 February 2012 at 03:27

    Nice drawing love it =)

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