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Friday, May 25, 2012

Mildred is a faded rose -

'Tis the last rose of summer
Left blooming alone;
All her lovely companions
Are faded and gone ~ Thomas More

This week's Illustration Friday theme is FADED.  While "Mildred" is vibrant in hue her old-fashioned appearance and outlook are as faded as the last rose of summer. 
"Mildred" is based on my interpretation of Amedeo Modigliani's work.  I remember seeing his long-necked, long-faced ladies a long time ago but didn't realize what a "nudie" painter he was so click on the link at your own risk!!
BTW - I asked my son, Connor (15), what he would name this lady and he said Doris or Mildred.  I laughed at him but then looked online at the most popular names in the 1920's and Doris and Mildred were ranked 8th and 9th respectively.  Go figure - that kid is smarter than he looks!
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13 comments:

  1. veronicaMay 25, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    did you know that Mildred is my aunt Pinki's real name?
    it is of his style, and very excellent work. amazing even, i love it!

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  2. MandyMay 26, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    OH...SHE IS WONDERFUL...SHE LOOKS LIKE A WAR BRIDE ....LOVE HER...XXX

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  3. GigglesMay 26, 2012 at 6:10 AM

    Ha maybe she told him her name!! What kid would think of those names!! I love Mildred!! She is just fantastic! Love your style!

    Hugs Giggles

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  4. HeARTworksMay 26, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    Yes he is so smart! She does indeed look like a Mildred- you've captured the era perfectly! Patsy from
    HeARTworks

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  5. Kimberly JonesMay 26, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    She looks like a character from an Agatha Christie novel, and Mildred suits her perfectly! Go Connor!

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  6. Cindy D.May 26, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    Very cool style and love the hat! Kind of sad to think of her as a faded rose, though. There is hope for all of us!

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  7. Denise MulliganMay 26, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    Very original piece, I love her hat and style. Her eyes are mysterious and reserved yet the red lips give us a hint of her inner passion. Lovely work!

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  8. Claire WildishMay 26, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    She may be faded but she's definitely rosy with great style and she looks like she's got many stories to tell.

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  9. JanetMay 26, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    Mildred fits her perfectly! And she's so cool. I like her long face and the hat is fantastic.

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  10. NettyMay 27, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    Loving Mildred, that is such a fab style. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  11. Julie Rowan-ZochMay 27, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    reminds me of Modigiani

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  12. Michelle LaPoint RydellMay 28, 2012 at 1:48 AM

    Mildred is awesome! I love the tone of her skin and her long features! Beautiful!

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  13. ViolaMay 29, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    Mildred is a good name for the pretty lady! :) A lovely face you have drawn here :)

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