Posts Tagged ‘pastel’
Saturday, November 19th, 2011
 Illustration Friday‘s prompt for creating this week is vanity. It got me to pondering whether confidence is sometimes mistaken for vanity.
Of course, I know the definition of vanity, but there have been times when I’ve mistaken someone for being vain, and after getting to know them, I realized that they had a confidence of self, that was enviable. Which brings me to my next pondering…do we see vanity because we envy the confidence of an individual?
The lesson learned for me, is not to judge, since it is only when I get to know the person, do I begin to see the true self, and there have been times, when I would have missed out on knowing a wonderfully confident and loving individual.
(Image: “Da Bronx” – 9″x12″ Mixed Media/Paper)
I captured this beauty sitting on a stoop in the Bronx. My first thought was “what a vain young woman.” She exuded confidence, beauty, which many took as being vain. I glad I got to know her, she had a mighty story, where vanity had no play in it.
How do you know when you’re dealing with vanity or confidence?
How do you know the difference? Have you ever mistaken one for the other?
Does culture play a role in your viewpoint of vanity of another?
Have you ever dismiss a vain individual without getting to know them?
Love to hear what you think!
Peace to you and yours.
Tags: Bronx, charcoal, confidence, Da Bronx, Experiences, Graphite, http:indigeneart.com, Illustration Friday, Indigene, Indigene Theresa Gaskin, life, mixed media, NYC, Paper, pastel, stoop, vanity
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Sunday, August 16th, 2009
 For me, there is a mysteriousness, magical quality to being wrapped in knowledge, creativity and intelligence.
I live In a society, where videos and fashion deems that less is better, I like the idea of being “wrapped“.
Putting politics, religion and power issues aside, I love the beauty of these women, wrapped, I created them as Muses, contemplative, looking to be called, ready to encourage all forms of creativity.
(The original painting “3 Muses” was created and sold in 2008).
Today, wrap yourself in the creativity of your muse. Peace to you all.
Tags: 3 Muses, Africa, American, Asia, Contemplative, creativity, Cultural diversity, Graphite, Illustration Friday, Indigene, Indigeneart.com, Middle-East, mixed media, pastel, watercolor, Wrapped
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Friday, June 19th, 2009
 When I think of the word “drift” I automatically think of walking aimlessly, trying to find a place to call home. I guess that’s what a “drifter” is. But it’s not a word I hear often, but when I do, it has a sinister connotation to it.
But, I choose not to claim the word drifter as negative, in my romantic mind, a drifter is someone destine to walk finding solace in the walk and having no place that calls them home. Home is where they are at the time they are drifting through.
Let your feet, heart and mind drift, it’s call peace.
Tags: acrylic paint, charcoal, Drift, drifter, Illustration Friday, Indigene, Indigeneart.com, map, marker, mixed media, pastel, Peace, pen, walk
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Saturday, February 21st, 2009
 I cannot wait for Spring, because Winter does not always bring pleasant thoughts!
This was originally going to be a drawing of a Mama Polar Bear and her Baby Cub, just a little animal instinct, and lo and behold, I fell asleep with the local news on after watching a nature documentary so…
(figure study for Bear Series (there will be no guns in the series!)
I awakened, with a question, so if you leave comments, I will read them to listen for some answers. Here goes…
Human instinct is supposedly more colorful in its width and depth than any other being. Many humans are taught to believe that this instinct is a combination of curiosity, the need to interact, analysis, our insistence on freedom, creativity, interest, synthesis, innovation and sexual curiosity. This is what makes us seemingly more intelligent.
Humans have also been taught that animal instinct is only limited to self preservation, movement, interaction and procreation.
With all of these amazing gifts, human are endowed with …would someone, please tell me why…there is the urge among humans to prey upon trusting, smaller, vulnerable, passive, unsuspecting, innocent, beautiful, fortunate, unfortunate, four-legged, two-legged, furry, bald, fascinating, boring, sweet, physically challenged, hearing-impaired, old, young, blind, healthy, ugly, peaceful, happy, unhappy, cherished, loved, unloved……?
Peaceful dreams!
Tags: animals, black, Graphite, gun, harm, human, human condition, Illustration Friday, Indigene, Indigeneart.com, Instinct, intelligence, life, marker, mixed media, News, pastel, philosophical, question, threat, watercolor, white
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Friday, January 16th, 2009
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
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Sunday, October 5th, 2008
 There is nothing like natural “sugary” and nature does it best! I love papaya, mangos, melons, kiwi, oranges and the sweet smell of flowers. There are some flowers that smell so sweet, it’s makes you think of sugar!
There is nothing like biting into a ripe piece of fruit and the “sugary” juice runs down your face and you try to catch it with your hands, to no avail! Now that’s a “sugary” life.
I am now on the hunt for a sweet juicy mango…hmmm…
This week, let’s try to enjoy the natural “sugary” taste of nature’s best offerings and that includes the sweet kisses of those you love, too! Peace!
Tags: Caribbean, color pencil, colorful, flowers, fruit, ink, kiwi, leaves, mango, marker, melons, oranges, papaya, pastel, Sugar, sweets, watercolor
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