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Thursday, September 5, 2013

Illustration Friday - LUSH

A disheveled appearance belied her joy at the copious production of mica from her previously defunct mine.

I've had this collection of mica flakes for a while now but kept forgetting to use them.  Previously, I planned on using it for her hair but then decided what could be more LUSH than a fully functioning mica mine?  (YUP - my idea of lush is different than most peoples', LOL)
Linking to Art Journal Every Day,
Paper Saturday,
Paint Party Friday,
Illustration Friday - LUSH
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27 comments:

  1. MarjiSeptember 5, 2013 at 11:11 PM

    Really beautiful. I love using old book pages and how the words show through the artwork. Yours is lovely and the mica flakes are lush, indeed.

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  2. UunaSeptember 6, 2013 at 12:02 AM

    Beautiful face and I like the text in the backround. What is coming...it is interesting to wait...

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  3. Maria OntiverosSeptember 6, 2013 at 12:40 AM

    I love mica, and the colors you used for in your portrait compliment it perfectly.
    Happy PPF,
    Rinda

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  4. nancy voSeptember 6, 2013 at 1:03 AM

    Beautiful! I like the text emerging through the drawing.

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  5. Anne MandaSeptember 6, 2013 at 2:08 AM

    Beautiful mix! Love how you combined all the elements, it works! <3

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  6. UnknownSeptember 6, 2013 at 2:56 AM

    I agree with the other comments so far, this is really beautiful, lovely work!

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  7. linda (dots n doodles)September 6, 2013 at 3:10 AM

    So beautiful!

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2013 at 6:17 AM

    She is elegant - the mica is a perfect 'filler' for this portrait. Great work.

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  9. GigglesSeptember 6, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    Wonderful texture and bling with that mica...wonderful combination with a beautiful result!

    Hugs Giggles

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  10. dentheSeptember 6, 2013 at 6:58 AM

    Love her disheveled appearance :-)

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    Ooh look at all that glitter, yummy. Love her wispy hair. Happy PPF

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  12. Mary C. NasserSeptember 6, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    Gorgeous neutral, warm autumn colors!
    Love the incorporation of the mica!!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  13. SandySeptember 6, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    Oh my goodness - this looks gorgeous. From her beautiful face to the gorgeous mica, it looks so wonderful!
    Sandy

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  14. IvySeptember 6, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    She's lovely, what a beautiful face!

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  15. UnknownSeptember 6, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    this is so beautiful!!! wow!!! Have a wonderful weekend!!!

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  16. Linda KunsmanSeptember 6, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    beautiful Michelle!! Funny , I recently began revisitng my mica bits and am using them once again too :)

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  17. JKWSeptember 6, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    I have a few old books specifically for this, but can bear to use them. . . yet. The mica chips are great. Blessings, Janet PPF

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  18. bellefrogworksSeptember 6, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    I'm with you - when I was a kid I collected all those rocks with the shiny specks (basically mica I think) and carried this heavy case full of them wherever I went. Love the face and love all the mica glitter!

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  19. JanetSeptember 7, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    She may be a bit disheveled but she's still beautiful. And what a lucky girl to have a mica mine!!

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  20. TracySeptember 7, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    Gorgeous! I love the way you've matched the colours in the hair with the mica flakes.

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  21. manomijSeptember 8, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    Happy Paper Saturdays! ManonX

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  22. Irene RafaelSeptember 8, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    i find her compelling and like the mica addition very much.

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  23. Irene RafaelSeptember 8, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    i find her compelling and like the mica addition very much.

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  24. Tammie DickersonSeptember 8, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    Love the loose line work and the creative application of mica! So cool!

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  25. Nancy BSeptember 8, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    She's so pretty and don't you just love using products that you've had forever!

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  26. veronicaSeptember 10, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    pretty lips!

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  27. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2013 at 3:15 PM

    Your work is so delightful!

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