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Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Ephemera Girl -

Used some vintage ephemera on this girl to change things up a bit. 
Vintage wallpaper, page from Gregg's shorthand book and an old book quote mix in with some stenciled and sprayed papers.
Started with a pencil sketch - 
First layer of paint - I need to work on making girls that look a bit more happy - 
Lots of shading and background color from Panpastels -they are so fast and easy to work with!
Linking to Glue it Tuesday - Artsyville,
Art Journal Every Day, and
Paint Party Friday
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31 comments:

  1. Maria MedeirosMay 1, 2013 at 9:20 PM

    Absolutely beautiful!!!!!!!

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  2. NatashaMay 1, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    Be still my heart! I love how she is with the ephemera. It adds a whole other dimension to her. I particularly love her hair.

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  3. ViolaMay 2, 2013 at 2:31 AM

    Awesome!! =) I love her! and I like when you show step by step. It's so fun to see how you work, and this one is one of your best! so many details and lovely colors! =)

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  4. alarmcatMay 2, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    perfect! and her eyes...oh, my, they are awesome!!

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  5. Toni HinchcliffeMay 2, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    She is beautiful!

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  6. BeansieleighMay 2, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    Love this Michelle! Beautiful work! ~tina

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  7. MelanieMay 2, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    This is so lovely. Thanks for the great idear.
    Liefs, Melanie

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  8. veronicaMay 2, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    she's beautiful! love the luscious lips! wish i had that color lipstick!

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  9. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfMay 3, 2013 at 6:10 AM

    Looks gorgeous! Love the ephemera. :)

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  10. miriam millerMay 3, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    absolutely LOVE this. It is like she is seeing right through me.

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  11. Kimberly JonesMay 3, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    Love her! The hair is just so cool!

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  12. sharonMay 3, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    Lovely the added papers bring her to life.

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  13. NettyMay 3, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    beautiful collaged artwork.
    Happy PPF, Annette x

    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

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  14. MoniqueMay 3, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    Your girl looks lovely, beautiful page. It's funny how I had that exact same sentiment after I created my last journal page... but you know what, it's about drawing and painting what you like or feel like doing, so, if a beautiful painting of a sad face makes you happy, well you at least made one happy face =), yours =)

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  15. IvyMay 3, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    Fabulous!! HPPF!

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  16. AnonymousMay 3, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    Oh, this is awesome! Wonderful expression!

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  17. SAMARAMay 3, 2013 at 6:14 PM

    love the process and how you have brought your girl into the vintage way. so creative and thoughtfilled. anything that is out of the box i feel is beyond artistic!!! lovies, samara

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  18. SAMARAMay 3, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    very interesting. the "happy face" comment - I have read it on 3 people's blogs today. I wonder if there is an ethereal downer going around not letting us feel good about just however we feel like doing our art? I think she is JUST LOVELY exactly the way she is...so be it!!!! she doesn't need to be happy - she just needs to be from your heart, my heart, whoever is painting and creating's heart. i can't get over how many times i've read this between Balzer, PPF and Artists in blogland today! Scarrrrry :(

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  19. Tracey FKMay 3, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    loved seeing the process and that the lips were perfect in one hit... they are fabulous... well the whole thing is really, but the lips are a great focal point...xx

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  20. dentheMay 3, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    Love how you did her hair! And the quote is wonderful again!

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  21. Kim Henkel CreationsMay 3, 2013 at 11:58 PM

    Your ephemera girl is lovely! Love how you have added the bits and pieces of paper - adds a whole new dimension and a bit of the unexpected. Lovely work!

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  22. GigglesMay 4, 2013 at 3:40 AM

    Thanks for sharing your process! She is so beautiful, gorgeous lips, yet I see a deep sadness behind her eyes! I am amazed with what she emotes... it's as though she is holding something back!!

    I was trying to figure it out. The excellent brush strokes above the eye brows play into her emotions!! That and the eyes!! Really wonderful work!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  23. www.dorissdaughter.comMay 4, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    Oooh I love this Michelle! I love the collage in her hair and the shorthand on her face. I love the colours in the background and the positive message she is sending! Great work:)

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  24. AbelaMay 4, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    Your girl so serious and well defined is beautiful. Saludos

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  25. paulineMay 4, 2013 at 2:29 PM

    Michelle, this is just BEAUTIFUL. Your girls have become so impressive. And i love that they don't look happy all the time. Real life, baby. i am always skeptical of those who are happy all the time. ;-) Love the process. Thanks for taking us along. xox

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  26. RossieMay 5, 2013 at 2:46 AM

    I don't think you girls look unhappy in the least. I think you blog is beautiful and I am glad I stopped by.

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  27. DVArtistMay 5, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    She is so pretty.
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  28. Tam HessMay 5, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    How great to see your process! So inspiring. Thanks for sharing your work. Happy Paint Party Friday!

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  29. DianneMay 5, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    LOVE this gal and the texture of the papers you used! happy PPF!

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  30. AnonymousMay 5, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    I think your girl looks perfectly serene! She is awesome!

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  31. SandyMay 17, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Can I say WOW, WOW and double wow. Your girl is gorgeous - can I try to copy her - she is out of this world gorgeous and such wonderful coloring!!!
    Wow!!!!!!!!!!!
    Sandy

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