Thursday, January 6, 2011

Haiku my heart - imp


Winged little imp
nose upturned with pouty lips
"I will fly away"

I took this picture of my daughter standing in front of an abstract painting that I made several years ago.   I often try to do abstract paintings, but whenever I do- the figurative painter in me becomes bored and unhappy with the finished product.  I have always felt that the painting has needed something.  For some reason, I keep seeing a large close up view of my daughter pouting at the bottom of the painting.. so the other day, I had her stand in front of it and make a little pouty face.  She is pretty good at those.  I had some fun with photoshop and ended up with this.  I still want to do a painting on the bottom- but life is a bit too hectic to take that on for now. 
I am so happy to be able to be back sharing haikus!

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11 comments:

A Bit of the Blarney said...

I had five little imps like that though all are grown now!! Very nicely done! Cathy

Spadoman said...

When your site popped up, all I saw was the topmof the painting. I liked it and immediately wondered if you were the artist.mI am amazed at the talent and creativity of the artists I encounter through Rebecca's and othert's blogs.
then I saw the face. I can see it was tinkered with as far as it being first, a phograoph. But it was staged? I have four Grandkids that live with me and I know a performance from the real thing. Thismone could have fooled me. She looks real pouty!
Good stuff!

Peace.

Anonymous said...

This is absolutely amazing, and that it’s all your own work, all come from your own imagination and creativity, makes it all the more special. Thanks for sharing this.

All the best, Boonie

Meri said...

oh i was thinking:
yuck! broccoli for dinner
stinky trees again?

ms pie said...

there is nothing so sweet as a child's expression.... filled with meanings and childhood magic... i take care of 3 toddlers and well, their just full of heaven and happiness... err and the painting it rocks... which one came first? i wonder so you say they were always connected.

rebecca said...

i am so happy to see you here!!! thank you as i realize you are a juggler of many matters of the heart.
LOVE this!!!
i think you have found the perfect resolution to your painting.

love your haiku, and the way your children find center stage in your heart and art...

xoxoxoxoxo,
rebecca

Magical Mystical Teacher said...

Did she fly? Is she still flying?

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Deann LMFT said...

Love the haiku Meri! and to Mystical Teacher, she only threatens to fly away. Lucky for me- she doesn't really want to.

Theresa MacNaughton said...

Hurray! I am happy you've returned to the Haikus, as well. Love the painting - and the imp! Happy New Year! Theresa

rebecca said...

just popping in to wish you a pleasant night....
so glad to have you back!
xoxoxoxoxo,
rebecca

GlorV1 said...

Hi Caya Papaya.:) I love that name. Just popped in from Lisa's to say hello. Any frida fan is someone I want to know. So I'm here to visit your blog and already I'm liking it. I will add you to my list. Hope you feel better. We all have our days. Have a great week.

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