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Pale – IF

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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


January 16th, 2009 |

Tags: Artist statement, black, Graphite, Illustration Friday, Indigene, Indigeneart.com, pale, pastel, pen, polar bear, portfolio, watercolor, white


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  1. Gordana
    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.


  2. Kate
    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.


  3. adrienne
    January 16th, 2009 at 10:09 pm

    wonderful – this reminds me of the bear in the Golden Compass books – i love this painting


  4. Kathannah
    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


  5. cartuneman...John
    January 16th, 2009 at 10:42 pm

    I like bears and You captured him very well!


  6. TeriC
    January 17th, 2009 at 12:05 am

    Oh this bear is so pale and beautiful. Even whimsical.


  7. Christina Rodriguez
    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!


  8. yoon see
    January 17th, 2009 at 4:35 am

    Cute white pale for the polar bear.
    He win! So peaceful:)
    Happy weekend!!!!


  9. isay
    January 17th, 2009 at 6:12 am

    i like his pose and expression, as if he is telling something.
    best regards


  10. owl eng
    January 17th, 2009 at 7:32 am

    it is very cute!! really want to give it a hug


  11. Momo
    January 17th, 2009 at 9:00 am

    A very distinctive piece of work. Love the expression.


  12. Roberta Baird
    January 17th, 2009 at 11:14 am

    I like the way you think Indigene!
    The polar bear is a familar favorite!


  13. kathy hare
    January 17th, 2009 at 12:13 pm

    I have always loved this bear!


  14. Tessa
    January 17th, 2009 at 12:53 pm

    You do pale most beautifully. Love the contrasts.


  15. Shani
    January 17th, 2009 at 1:01 pm

    Now this is so appropriate for this week’s prompt! Bravo!


  16. rachete
    January 17th, 2009 at 2:47 pm

    I like your art. You are very gifted.

    http://racheteapaintersdiary.blogspot.com/


  17. carga
    January 17th, 2009 at 6:45 pm

    very nice illo!! pale and cold…


  18. valerie lorimer
    January 17th, 2009 at 7:46 pm

    What a sweet face! Very nice.


  19. Lucy Autrey Wilson
    January 17th, 2009 at 8:48 pm

    Sweet Bear!


  20. vanessa newton
    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.


  21. Cobol
    January 17th, 2009 at 11:48 pm

    there’s a real intensity in the bear’s eyes, it’s a great image


  22. Björnik
    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!


  23. Christina
    January 18th, 2009 at 6:43 am

    very cute!


  24. Vicki Smith
    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.


  25. Tomas
    January 18th, 2009 at 10:51 am

    Yes, I saw it before in your blog. Good work.


  26. Digital Scott
    January 18th, 2009 at 2:12 pm

    Terrific work!!!


  27. Eric Barclay
    January 18th, 2009 at 9:17 pm

    Just beautiful. Really powerful and magical.


  28. Bella Sinclair
    January 19th, 2009 at 5:12 am

    There he is! I miss seeing this guy. Beautiful drawing. And those paws!


  29. Michelle Henninger
    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.


  30. Sandra
    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’.


  31. Kat
    January 19th, 2009 at 11:02 am

    I remember seeing this polar bear. I always enjoy getting to see him. Delightful image.


  32. maldito columpio
    January 19th, 2009 at 1:31 pm

    Thanks :D
    Your Polar bear is a classic!


  33. Matthew Smith
    January 19th, 2009 at 2:07 pm

    Great concept and illo! kudos!!


  34. valgalart
    January 19th, 2009 at 2:25 pm

    When I see this beautiful pale image I always think of you :)


  35. Vanessa
    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!!


  36. Frank Hansen
    January 19th, 2009 at 2:51 pm

    Great idea for this week’s IF subject. Love the art work too.


  37. jrt
    January 19th, 2009 at 4:29 pm

    beautiful polar bear, let’s pray that their existence doesn’t pale!


  38. gai
    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.


  39. Monica
    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.


  40. christy
    January 19th, 2009 at 10:52 pm

    Love him–now and before. :) Very nice.


  41. painterwoman
    January 19th, 2009 at 11:22 pm

    White things painted with bits of color definitely convey “pale.”


  42. sophie philo
    January 20th, 2009 at 5:47 am

    cute bear, but no “teddy”.
    I like it!


  43. cati
    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 :-)


  44. Sarah
    January 20th, 2009 at 12:35 pm

    Love the bear! Beautiful soft colours. Thanks for your comment too!


  45. johanna
    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!


  46. soulbrush
    January 20th, 2009 at 1:40 pm

    oooh i love bear….


  47. Jenn DesAutels
    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!


  48. Lisa
    January 21st, 2009 at 2:38 pm

    Beautiful work of your polar bear. I just love polar bears…although..I hate winter..LOL


  49. Cathy
    January 21st, 2009 at 5:58 pm

    Ooh! Beautiful!


  50. nicky linzey
    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!


  51. Jennifer
    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.


  52. :) Silvia
    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.


  53. sketched out
    January 22nd, 2009 at 9:32 pm

    Polar bears are very in this week, hee hee! Yours is especially wonderful!


  54. Edrian Thomidis
    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.


  55. theartofpuro
    January 23rd, 2009 at 8:20 am

    Great illustration,love the polar bear,great style


  56. AndyDoodler
    January 25th, 2009 at 4:30 pm

    beautuful bear and motto!
    peace


  57. Andrea Lynn
    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!


  58. enigma
    February 4th, 2009 at 7:29 pm

    nice painting!


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