Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Reclining Woman Holding Leg; Seated Woman Holding Leg; Woman Turning Away

 Drawn yesterday morning, from life.

These are pastel and charcoal on 9"x12" sanded paper

My left leg has been hurting, and yesterday, it was hurting a lot.  Today, it feels like it's healing.  The top drawing encapsulates how I felt yesterday morning.

Also,  I was heavily influenced by the art nouveau posters I've been looking at lately in connection with Loie Fuller.

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14 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Hi Jean, These are wonderful. I like the understatement of the surroundings. Lush!

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  2. Jean SpitzerJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Thanks, Peggy. I was heavily influenced by the art nouveau posters I've been looking at lately in connection with Loie Fuller.

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  3. Katherine KeanJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    The splashes of vermillion against the deep blue are wonderful.

    I hope your leg continues to get better.

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  4. Jean SpitzerJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Thanks, Katherine. I went to yoga this morning and my leg was okay with it, so I'm happy.

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  5. Denise SCARAMAIJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    I love the way you use the light
    in your works!
    here is a spectacle!!

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  6. MargaretJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Oh, these are very cool. I love the legs in the second one. I hope they show that your feeling better. Yes?

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  7. Pasadena AdjacentJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    nice work. can you do one for my health? carpal tunnel syndrome; looks like it's here to stay.

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  8. Jean SpitzerJanuary 19, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Thanks, Denise and Margaret.

    My leg is better today.

    Okay, PA. That's seriously the pits.

    I'll do my best with the sympathetic magic. The next hand, wrist and arm will be for you.

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  9. Cynthia Fox-GiddensJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Hi Jean, these drawings are lovely. I especially like the seated woman holding her leg. My own emotions come out as I view your drawings.

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    That middle one reminds me of my tile a bit...

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  11. PJJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    I think you played a perfect game here, J. Sorry about your leg, I hope things improve very soon.

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  12. Jean SpitzerJanuary 20, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Thanks, Cynthia. I'm glad these resonate with you.

    AH, it reminds me a bit of it, too.

    Thanks, Paula. My leg is definitely getting better.

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  13. Banjo52January 20, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    I hate to be a follower, but the middle one is my favorite today. I'm not sure I've made my peace with red as her color, but the design of her seems precisely right, including her facial expression.

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  14. Jean SpitzerJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Thanks, Banjo.

    I tend to think of the drawings that are predominantly red as ones that you'll like best, so it's interesting that the color is the thing you like least about this one.

    Maybe it's more accurate to think of the red ones as the drawings that will capture your attention, good or bad, most.

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