Friday, August 24, 2012

"Maris" -

Husband - "You should name her Maris."
Me - "Why?"
Husband - "Duh, she looks like a Maris." 
Caleb (age 11) - "Mom, why do you like to draw naked girls?"
Me - "Excuse me!!  I don't draw naked girls. . ."
Caleb - "Really?  She looks naked to me. . ."
Me - "Connor, what do you think of this?"
Connor (age 15 - barely looking up from his video game) - "Looks pretty, mom." 
Me - "Did you even look at her?"
Connor - "Ya?"
It has been a crazy busy week - work and taxes.  It seems like a great idea to file an extension until it is time to buckle down and do the taxes - BLECH!!  Apparently, when I need a break I decide to paint a naked, pretty girl named Maris.  What do you do when you need a break?

22 comments:

Anonymous said...

I've never heard of the name Maris, I imagine she is wearing a lovely wrap dress, and she completely abhors video games :) she is lovely - love her eyes and fish tail braid and the three stray hairs. Lovely job.

Lisabella Russo said...

She's very pretty indeed! I love her braid and her lips are so lovely... I shouldn't admit this, but I think I surf the internet when I need a break...

Kim Henkel Creations said...

Maris looks great! I love how you have done the shadow around her. I am sure when I show my husband things I make he doesn't really look at them. He has learned I think to get a big smile on his face and enthusiastically say "THat looks great!"
LOL

Terrie said...

Well done - a very lovely young lady is Maris....visiting from AIB

HeARTworks said...

Amusing conversations you have! Very pretty! Love the eyes! Patsy from
HeARTworks and
papemelroti

Natasha said...

I think the name suits her. I love the feel of her, she is gorgeous. Love her, and I love her hair.

Robyn said...

Maris is a perfect name for such a beautiful piece. Even though she is naked!! LOL Love your work..

bellefrogworks said...

Maris is lovely - she might just be wearing something strapless!!

Unknown said...

I like the way she looks comfortable as if she will be peaceful with whatever comes her way.

Susan said...

Maris is lovely! Do you ALWAYS paint naked women??
:)

K J D said...

She is beautiful......

I love the effect of the shading around her.

Definitely a cup of tea!

Karen

bohemiannie! art said...

Boys!

Patrice said...

She is just gorgeous - the hidden wife of Niles Pierce from Frasier...LOL!

veronica said...

again, i love the lips, great shadow and highlight!

Netty said...

Great name for your little beauty. Happy PPF, Annette x

Siggadisart said...

Love your girl, special her hair.

Ritu Dua said...

Your lovely starry eyed lady has,I think ,some song in her heart !...

DJ said...

a real beauty!

denthe said...

Lovely girl! Nice to read all the different opinions from your family. Sounds familiar to me ... ;-)

Unknown said...

She is very beautiful, love her braid!

Karen Smithey said...

Love your stories about everyone's response to, duh, MARIS.

Especially like the naked ladies question :)

Maris is gorgeous--

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful drawing--I am jealous :) I was just mentioning on my post when I draw a girl in my art journal they never have faces!! Loved reading your families opinion too--so cute!