When I’m creating, I’m usually in the “zone” as my family calls it! So, in the zone, intense vivid colors catch my attention. So there are very few pale colors in my portfolio at any time. This piece was used for my banner on my first blog.
This piece created some time ago, is my ode to pale pastel colors.
I like creating in black and white first (either graphite or pen) and then color is built upon that. Many times, I will leave parts of the image in black and white, generally it’s the face and I add color to the background or the clothing. It’s a style preference for me, but it is also, my experience of how many people view others, in terms of black and white, yet we can see the landscapes surrounding people in brilliant colors! So my motto and artistic statement, is “Illuminating the black and white of life in vivid color”
Anyhow, this is a pale, playful piece for me, Pale to me is pastel colors and polar bears. But, I like living my life in full vivid colors! Peace
Tags: Artist statement, black, Graphite, Illustration Friday, Indigene, Indigeneart.com, pale, pastel, pen, polar bear, portfolio, watercolor, white
January 16th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
Oh, such a lovely polar B. I love your colors. Thanks for your last comment on my last week illo.
January 16th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
I posted a polar bear, too. One of those pale things that doesn’t seem to pastel, I think. I’m not terribly in to pastels.
January 16th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
wonderful – this reminds me of the bear in the Golden Compass books – i love this painting
January 16th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
Beautiful – like the contrast between black/white and color. It seems to add another dimension to the piece
January 16th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
I like bears and You captured him very well!
January 17th, 2009 at 12:05 am
Oh this bear is so pale and beautiful. Even whimsical.
January 17th, 2009 at 12:59 am
There is some good color development in the background of your piece. I like the subtle expression on the polar bear (or at least, what I perceive as a polar bear’s possible range of expression). They look so cuddly but they will mess you up!
January 17th, 2009 at 4:35 am
Cute white pale for the polar bear.
He win! So peaceful:)
Happy weekend!!!!
January 17th, 2009 at 6:12 am
i like his pose and expression, as if he is telling something.
best regards
January 17th, 2009 at 7:32 am
it is very cute!! really want to give it a hug
January 17th, 2009 at 9:00 am
A very distinctive piece of work. Love the expression.
January 17th, 2009 at 11:14 am
I like the way you think Indigene!
The polar bear is a familar favorite!
January 17th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
I have always loved this bear!
January 17th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
You do pale most beautifully. Love the contrasts.
January 17th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Now this is so appropriate for this week’s prompt! Bravo!
January 17th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
I like your art. You are very gifted.
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January 17th, 2009 at 6:45 pm
very nice illo!! pale and cold…
January 17th, 2009 at 7:46 pm
What a sweet face! Very nice.
January 17th, 2009 at 8:48 pm
Sweet Bear!
January 17th, 2009 at 8:57 pm
This is just perfect for Pale. You do animals very well. I’m still learning how to do them. You have captured him perfectly. Great work.
January 17th, 2009 at 11:48 pm
there’s a real intensity in the bear’s eyes, it’s a great image
January 18th, 2009 at 3:41 am
Hi there my friend. Thanks for leading me to this wonderful illustration of yours. I like how the bear pops out from the purple background. Very nice!
January 18th, 2009 at 6:43 am
very cute!
January 18th, 2009 at 8:19 am
The polar bear is perfect for the prompt! I love watching the polar bears swim at the Children’s Zoo in NYC.
January 18th, 2009 at 10:51 am
Yes, I saw it before in your blog. Good work.
January 18th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Terrific work!!!
January 18th, 2009 at 9:17 pm
Just beautiful. Really powerful and magical.
January 19th, 2009 at 5:12 am
There he is! I miss seeing this guy. Beautiful drawing. And those paws!
January 19th, 2009 at 10:07 am
What a beautifully pale illustration. I love the way you use vivid colors, but as is evident in this illo, you also work wonderfully with pale pastels.
January 19th, 2009 at 10:54 am
A fitting topic for ‘pale’. He is a great bear, you have capture him so well. I agree that he looks like the bear out of ‘The Golden Compass’.
January 19th, 2009 at 11:02 am
I remember seeing this polar bear. I always enjoy getting to see him. Delightful image.
January 19th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Thanks :D
Your Polar bear is a classic!
January 19th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
Great concept and illo! kudos!!
January 19th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
When I see this beautiful pale image I always think of you :)
January 19th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
WOW! I luv your personal statement, so fitting. I tend tp prefer vivid colours as well but have a hard time breaking away from my comfy graphite pencil. Luv yoru illustration!!
January 19th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Great idea for this week’s IF subject. Love the art work too.
January 19th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
beautiful polar bear, let’s pray that their existence doesn’t pale!
January 19th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
i have always like your polar bear so its nice to see him/her take centre stage on your blog for us to comment. He is beautiful.
January 19th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
It’s gorgeous, Indigene! I have a thing for polar bears (allright, I have a thing for all animals!), and I love the way yours is looking straight at us. I also like pastel colors, and the soft background really works well in this painting.
January 19th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
Love him–now and before. :) Very nice.
January 19th, 2009 at 11:22 pm
White things painted with bits of color definitely convey “pale.”
January 20th, 2009 at 5:47 am
cute bear, but no “teddy”.
I like it!
January 20th, 2009 at 9:01 am
Hi, Indigene! your pastel gamme of coulours is sweet and as sleepy rose winter! I like it! But I am happier too among vivid colours singing around ;-)
Thank for your comments, always earliest and bringing warm breath :-)
January 20th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
Love the bear! Beautiful soft colours. Thanks for your comment too!
January 20th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
i’ve been away from IF for so long, your blog has a brand new look! i’ve missed looking at your lovely illustrations!
January 20th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
oooh i love bear….
January 20th, 2009 at 11:31 pm
I recognize him (her?)! You were able to make it look warm – not easy at the North Pole!
January 21st, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Beautiful work of your polar bear. I just love polar bears…although..I hate winter..LOL
January 21st, 2009 at 5:58 pm
Ooh! Beautiful!
January 22nd, 2009 at 4:58 am
I’ve always loved this polar bear illustration on your blog – it’s beautiful. Like the look of your new blog too!
January 22nd, 2009 at 12:46 pm
I was always fond of this bear as well. It is nice to see him again. He’s perfect for this theme.
January 22nd, 2009 at 2:14 pm
What a cute fellow… (looks like he has just taken seat at the table and is waiting to get his meal served ^o^)
What you said about people perceiving other in black and white while they see the surroundings in color really made me think.
January 22nd, 2009 at 9:32 pm
Polar bears are very in this week, hee hee! Yours is especially wonderful!
January 22nd, 2009 at 10:59 pm
I always enjoyed your polar bear on the other other blog. I had missed him. I am glad you brought him out again. He is really wonderful. You’ve captured him so well!
I also wanted to add that I appreciate your positive attitude. Thank you for your recent visit. Your words were inspirational and wise. Thank you.
January 23rd, 2009 at 8:20 am
Great illustration,love the polar bear,great style
January 25th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
beautuful bear and motto!
peace
January 27th, 2009 at 11:27 am
That’s a great idea using a polar bear for describing “pale”
I too find myself going into a “zone” hours can just fly by during that time too!
February 4th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
nice painting!