"Paintings have a life of their own that derives from the painter's soul." Vincent Van Gogh

Monday, March 26, 2012

Ballerina #16

Oil on linen - 18x14 - and a close up of the faces...
It looks like auditions are underway to replace the ballerina with the pulled hamstring! I guess the show must go on!
You can probably tell that I am having a wonderful time with these ballerina paintings. The fun part is, I just paint the next ballerina and the story line develops from there - who knows where all this is coming from or where it will go? Some of my inspiration comes from the comments I receive here on my blog - they are always so encouraging and I find myself drawing a lot of strength from them. Thank you so much to everyone who takes the time to look and to leave me a few words about your thoughts and reactions!
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30 comments:

  1. Nora MacPhailMarch 26, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    Your paintings are magnificent. I like your ballerina series. Great body language and great facial expressions. Wow!

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    1. SusanMarch 30, 2012 at 12:58 PM

      Thank you greatly, Nora. I am surprised that I did so many ballerinas - they just kept coming!

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  2. Stephanie BerryMarch 26, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    The show does go on! I love all these different ballerinas you keep coming up with--the expressions on these two are super. Thanks to you also for commenting on my site. I so appreciate the time it takes.

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    1. SusanMarch 30, 2012 at 1:03 PM

      LOL - the show does go on - thanks so much, Stephanie!

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  3. Rick NilsonMarch 26, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    beautiful.

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    1. SusanMarch 30, 2012 at 1:03 PM

      Thank you, Rick - that means so much to me.

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  4. JudyMarch 26, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    Wow another beautiful one! I love how the story is developing!

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    1. SusanMarch 30, 2012 at 1:09 PM

      Hi, Judy - and thank you for mentioning me and linking to my blog on your site - much appreciated!

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  5. SamArtDogMarch 26, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    Painting and writing are a natural pair. It's all about the story. Your ballerinas are epoch!

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    1. SusanMarch 30, 2012 at 1:10 PM

      Thank you, Sam - its interesting how the story line just seemed to develop itself!

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  6. SUSAN NALLYMarch 26, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    Susan, this and all your paintings are so absolutely gorgeous!

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    1. SusanMarch 30, 2012 at 1:11 PM

      Wow, Susan - coming from you I am just thrilled to hear that!

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  7. hmuxoMarch 26, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    I love the story behind the painting. Beautiful faces on these ballerinas.!

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    1. SusanMarch 30, 2012 at 1:11 PM

      Many thanks, Hilda - I love the sweet gentle face on your recent portrait too!

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  8. martinealisonMarch 26, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    L'ensemble de vos ballerines sont extraordinaires... Elles ont toutes une face cachée...
    Vous apportez à chacune d'elles beaucoup d'émotions, de charme ... Le réel décor du spectacle.
    A elles, toutes elles ont leurs places à l'Opéra...
    Gros bisous

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    1. SusanMarch 30, 2012 at 1:13 PM

      MartineAlison, I do know what you mean when you say you sense a dark side to the ballerina series. I am always interested to hear the reactions of other artists and yours is giving me some thought. Thank you!

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  9. Studio at the FarmMarch 26, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    Exquisite, Susan! Love the warm colors.

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    1. SusanMarch 30, 2012 at 1:15 PM

      Thank you, Kathryn - I love watching your watercolors develop. Some day I may follow your example and put a work in progress on my blog.

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  10. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comMarch 26, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    Another fabulous painting.

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    1. SusanMarch 30, 2012 at 1:17 PM

      Thanks, Julie - I enjoy your blog - love your style of painting!

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  11. Susan RouxMarch 27, 2012 at 5:34 AM

    I guess it takes two to fill the spot of one...

    There's so much comedy in this series. Whatever it is fueling these, I hope it doesn't stop!

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    1. SusanMarch 30, 2012 at 1:19 PM

      I wish I knew - or maybe its better left unknown! The last two days have been days of frustration and wipe-offs but I am hoping there is yet another ballerina in the wings.

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  12. JaneMarch 29, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    Susan, this painting is so ' alive', like you just froze the moment when the ballerina turns to answer somebody. Superb!

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  13. Gatepost productionsMarch 29, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    Oh my goodness, Susan! I just followed Judy's signpost and here I am ... breathless at what I find and lost for words at such magical 'scenes'.


    I shall just stand quietly over at the back of the blog... and watch, full of admiration

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    1. SusanMarch 30, 2012 at 1:28 PM

      Hi, John - I am so glad you found me (and a big thank you to Judy for linking to me on her blog)! Thank you for your kind words of support. I have had a meander around your blog and was fascinated by your stories - especially how your art career seems to take off every time you pick up a pen! I wish I could say the same! Your drawings are so precise - I am in awe!

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  14. Sandra BusbyMarch 30, 2012 at 2:47 AM

    Well, you are just amzing aren't you? If I painted like this my head would be MASSIVE! I used to be a Ballerina, so these are of particular interest to me and I love the fact that the models are far from typical! I also paint using oils, but in a tighter, vintage-like fashion. I love how your lively brush-strokes dance across the canvas. Beautiful! :0)

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  15. SusanMarch 30, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    You make me laugh, Sandra! Thanks for your very encouraging words! :)

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  16. Kathy CousartApril 1, 2012 at 5:53 AM

    I continue to just love this series. This dynamic duo is so wonderfully done. I still love that they are all unique and so different and just plain fun and fabulous...keep the girls coming! Oh and maybe there will be a male dancer too---there is a thought! Hope that inspired you. Always admire and appreciate your blog and artwork- a favorite of mine!

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  17. SusanApril 2, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    Your comments just make my day Kathy! And great minds think alike - I have been experimenting with some male figures this week! :)

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