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September 16, 2005
...painting for friday #2...
So a little disclaimer before the painting.
I have had insomnia for the past week. And I get it on and off when I am stressed or worried which is weird because when I was younger I could sleep anywhere. At all day track meets I would curl up in the outside lane of the track and take little catnaps (when there was no one running in that lane of course - what do you think I'm crazy!). Those were great naps. The track was warm and spongy and the announcer's voice would just float off in my dreams.
Now that I am older I get insomnia. Not so sure I like the trade. Last night I had some valerian in my sleep tea and was restless but at least sleep stayed with my instead of not visiting at all. I missed him these last couple of weeks.
So my new goal for a painting a week was somewhat skewed by the lack of sleep. And hence a dark painting.
So what are your thoughts?
Does she scare you?
Do you hate her?
Is she sad (or just a bit tired)?
***oh yeah I have been getting commenting spam, so the comments wont show up right away***
Posted by wendy at September 16, 2005 11:16 AM
Comments
Aack! This one scares me. It's very dark and sad. I think the bloody barbed wire is what makes it uber creepy. I love the dark little bird in the corner. Get some sleep lady!
Posted by: johanna at September 17, 2005 10:36 AM
I agree, I love the bird inthe corner!! She is dark, but i like her.
Posted by: Cara at September 17, 2005 02:04 PM
There is something very gripping about her...I keep coming back to check on her.....(even though she's scary, she seems very thoughtful and sad too....)
Posted by: johanna at September 17, 2005 08:21 PM
Oh, I do like her. She is probably my favorite so far. I don't think she's scary at all. Just sad and defeated.
Posted by: Amy at September 17, 2005 09:02 PM
Cool blog!! Love your paintings!
Alina
http://alinanimation.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Alina at September 19, 2005 02:07 AM
i don't really think she's scary... i think she seems trapped, but that's what you are describing. i feel like the bird is hopeful though... it is heavy, but not overwhelmingly so... i guess i don't mind things that seem to be truthful about life...
it's a really good composition, though. balanced...
Posted by: lisa s at September 19, 2005 02:29 PM
this doesn't scare me at all... i think it is quite beautiful. even sad things be beautiful. thank you for sharing...!
Posted by: maria at September 19, 2005 04:25 PM