I don't know why, I don't even know what it means. But it just gives me shivers when I read it. Which is what a good poem should do I think.
I love using poetry and quotes in my work. The combination of words and images can be so powerful.
Usually, I just draw or paint something, and then I look through my endless supply of quotes and poems and lyrics, until I find something that I think fits the image perfectly.
For this poem I worked the other way around. I don't know why, but everytime I read it I see the image of a young, sad, disheveled girl before me. So that's what I drew.
I scanned the graphite drawing, and added the background and words in Photoshop.
Here she is:
About my charcoal-drawing yesterday: following Natasha's advice I sealed her.
Guess she won't be disappearing out of my journal in the near future ;-)
WOW Denthe... I read the poem first before I looked at your drawing... and she is... exactly as I imagined her to be... a little haunted... and disheveled... and yet gorgeous... that poem is amazing... and yes... it does give you shivers... thank you too... for your watercolor tips... I have only just started to use them in this challenge... loving them... and learning all the time...
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Jenny x
You have done a fantastic sketch Denthe, she is so beautiful, you just want to give her a big hug. I have not read that lovely poem before but it is perfect for your girl.
ReplyDeleteoooh, I loved the poem, so perfect for your girl. Such a haunted look on her face, I love art like that!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Denthe. I really like that the poem is printed. I'm not sure why it's so effective to me, but maybe it's the juxtaposition of the drawing with type.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Denthe. I really like that the poem is printed. I'm not sure why it's so effective to me, but maybe it's the juxtaposition of the drawing with type.
ReplyDeleteThis so lovely Denthe! I am just catching up with your faces again and they look great, well done!
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LOVE this - the hair is amazing!!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I was of help. :) Your girl looks so beautiful and innocent. And I admire everyone who has the ability to combine artwork with words. It's something I'm not good at but I totally enjoy in other people's artwork. :)
ReplyDeleteThis one is gorgeous! So much work you have put in it..
ReplyDeleteYou have many lovely faces! :)
This painting is very deep and mysterious. Beautiful and intriguing work.
ReplyDeleteThe combination here of verse and image are heart-rending. Very powerful.
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