Friday, July 6, 2012

IF … Refresh

©2012 Mardi Speth • All rights reserved • watercolor and ink
    There is nothing in the world like a good long nap 
    to rejuvenate a girl's spirits. Why, I feel as fresh as the 
    first day of Spring! And so, just for you, I will now 
    perform my happy danceá la Isadora Duncan. 

11 comments:

  1. Isadora would have been impressed!

    Your lost and found edges against the marbly textures are an engaging contrast, and I like the random ghost images that push the ebb and flow of her dance...
    (I hope she's careful with that scarf, ~~they're known to be dangerous)

    Nice how the butterflies escape to join in the dance as well, Peet may only put up with them for a short time, though; where is he anyway?

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  2. Wow, so beautiful and light and airy. I just adore the ruffly tiered dress with the soft yellow flowers and the yellow butterflies flying from the scarf. And what a happy creature she is! And that form with the pointed toes! Too cute for words. Although I guess I found a few. ;)

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    1. Thank you, Cindy. Buttercup says she has the perfect feet for dancing shoes … so long as they're extra narrow. Once she puts them on, her mood (and her body) immediately elevates.

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  3. Thank you, Richard!

    Peet is still napping contentedly, knowing full well the butterflies fevered frenzy will end in 10 minutes or so. Oh look … there he is now …

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  4. I love the textures of the background and on the fabric of her dress. The expressive joy on her face says it all. Bravo! Well done.

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  5. Beautiful!! Love the background and the flowing movement of Buttercup, her dress, & her scarf! The colors alone give the piece a cool, refreshing feel! [ I don't think Peet is really all that into dance or dresses.. :) ]

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  6. That IS quite the refreshing happy dance! Wonderful colors, too :)

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  7. oh, a happy dance, totally refreshing ;)

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  8. Oh my gosh! I love it! The movement is perfectly done. So uplifting :)

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  9. Here, here to the celebration of naps! We need more of them. Delightful and refreshing illustration. Light, bouncy and nice use of the limited color palette.

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  10. Love the simple colors on this one!

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