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Friday, May 18, 2012

Wisdom from a Bag Lady - -

YUP!  I crack myself up sometimes - why, you may ask, is this regal looking woman being referred to as a "bag lady"?
Recently, my husband made a bag lunch to take to work and left one lone rejected empty bag on the counter that I felt compelled to use for a quick sketch.
 Many layers
and layers of paint
and ink then ensued.
Some more scary than others until finally. . .
she arrived - The bag lady!  When I asked my husband what he thought he said, "She might look better with a shirt."   I replied, "Hhhmphhh - who asked you?"  (oh ya, that would've been me).  Anyhoo, that is why he is currently not employed as an art critic.
Bag ladies rarely get the respect that they deserve so I thought my gal would appreciate a crown - and some decorative washi tape.  All things are better with washi tape, right?
That quote seems perfect for an elegant bag lady.
So there she is - one of my favorite art journal pages so far!!  Please note that I left the part at the bottom to prove that she was drawn on a paper bag -
Linking to Art Journal Every Day,
Paint Party Friday - Week 10 Year 2,
Creative Every Day:  May 14-20.
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16 comments:

  1. NettyMay 18, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Terrific idea and so inventive. Loving your regal bag lady. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  2. Carolyn DubeMay 18, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    I'd love to be a bag lady if I get to look this wonderful and wear a crown! This looks fabulous in your journal! Happy PPF!

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  3. AbelaMay 18, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    Good portrait of a woman, the bag an original support for painting.Saludos

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  4. minnemieMay 18, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    I absolutely love this! Her history and the quote fits perfectly.

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  5. veronicaMay 18, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    i am always amazed at how the layers turn into something so different in the end. love her! she really needed the crown too. love that best.

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  6. kristin maynesMay 18, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    It's gorgeous! I would have never guessed it was on a bag. Thanks for sharing your process. Love your title too. :) Happy PPF!

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  7. MichelleMay 18, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    Absolutely love her!

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  8. Mary C. NasserMay 18, 2012 at 9:21 PM

    Beautiful and creative portrait!
    Love the crown!! :)
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  9. carlareyMay 18, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    She should be a favorite, she's all kinds of fabulous. Proof that our origins have nothing to do with what we become.

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  10. Tracey FKMay 18, 2012 at 11:16 PM

    That is a great page... I love using Kraft paper which is that same colour... ... but lunch bags are a great idea... might steal that one... have a great weekend...xx

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  11. JanetMay 19, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    She's wonderful and I like the story behind her creation. It just proves that anything can become beautiful art...even a plain brown bag.

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  12. ViolaMay 19, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    What a beautiful lady you have drawn! I just love the way you show it step by step! :) I had to laugh when I read about your husband meant.. ;D

    I love her hair and the background and her eyes! :)

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  13. GigglesMay 19, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    I love this post and your bag lady!! I call my daughter the bag lady because she always has so many bags with her....not the paper bag kind though...the reusable ones!! Thanks for sharing this great post!! Loved it and your process!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  14. Anne MandaMay 20, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    Cool! Very creative and original!

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  15. Linda KunsmanMay 20, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    I SO love this!!! Thanks for sharing it at Art Journal Everyday!

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  16. Kate @ {K}MericksMay 25, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    Ha, I love this! I don't know why I ever ask my husband what he thinks of my painting, because he never tells me what I want to hear. hahaha. Your bag lady is beautiful. The crown is a nice touch.

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