During one of my last visits with my Aunt Lex, she showed me a picture of a bird of paradise and told me how she had a dream of me painting the flower on her face. She envisioned having her makeup done, putting on a fabulous outfit and taking pictures. I loved the idea and knew she would look beautiful in avant-garde makeup. Unfortunately, her skin was too sensitive from the cancer treatments, and we were never able to bring her vision to life. I did this drawing as a tribute, finishing it over the Memorial Day weekend.
JoyGee! I love this painting! You got her eye just right and the eye is the entry to the soul. What a wonderful tribute to La!
ReplyDeletewhat a cool tribute, and such an amazing picture. you are so talented!!
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I loved your Aunt, she was a mentor, my teacher and a friend; and I thought she was a wonderful woman, there isn't a week that goes by that I don't think of her... Thank you for posting this amazing picture.
ReplyDeleteJoy - This is an amazing drawing, in so many ways. You captured Lex's intensity and whimsy, and your makeup concept is superb - a wonderful tribute, indeed...
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