'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!
Linked to Creative Every Day, Paint Party Friday and Art Journal Every Day
did you know that Mildred is my aunt Pinki's real name?
ReplyDeleteit is of his style, and very excellent work. amazing even, i love it!
OH...SHE IS WONDERFUL...SHE LOOKS LIKE A WAR BRIDE ....LOVE HER...XXX
ReplyDeleteHa maybe she told him her name!! What kid would think of those names!! I love Mildred!! She is just fantastic! Love your style!
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Yes he is so smart! She does indeed look like a Mildred- you've captured the era perfectly! Patsy from
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She looks like a character from an Agatha Christie novel, and Mildred suits her perfectly! Go Connor!
ReplyDeleteVery 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!
ReplyDeleteVery 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!
ReplyDeleteShe may be faded but she's definitely rosy with great style and she looks like she's got many stories to tell.
ReplyDeleteMildred fits her perfectly! And she's so cool. I like her long face and the hat is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteLoving Mildred, that is such a fab style. Happy PPF, Annette x
ReplyDeletereminds me of Modigiani
ReplyDeleteMildred is awesome! I love the tone of her skin and her long features! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMildred is a good name for the pretty lady! :) A lovely face you have drawn here :)
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