Mabel is done, waiting for her frame to arrive, and getting ready for her big debut on Tuesday! The reason I've been pushing myself to finish this painting so quickly is because last week the people at Indi Go artist co-op in downtown Champaign asked me if I'd like to be part of a three-woman show starting June 29! The opening reception is on July 8 from 6-9pm and will run until July 15. So I'll be showing Mabel along with the rest of my realistic watercolors in a truly cool space. I'm so excited that I'm going to try to crank out three more smaller paintings before the show goes up. Can I do it? I guess we'll see! Today I was also very happy to learn that Mabel and her lovely parents, who live in the Chicago area, are planning to come to the show (and see the painting for the first time)! If you're in the area, please stop by and see me. If you give me some notice, I'll probably make my cheeseball for you!
Below: this is the painting as of a couple of days ago. I tell you, I keep looking at that Scrabble box to confirm that I did not misspell "Scrabble." It somehow does not look right to me, but I know it is! As I mentioned earlier, the books were fun to paint because children's books tend to be aggressively colorful, so I was able to play with hot pinks, turquoise blues, and vivid yellows. Click on either picture to see larger version.
This is incredible. I wish I knew you in person I'd have to get you working on some of these amazing paintings for me!
Posted by: Gina | June 20, 2010 at 08:35 PM
OMG this is breathtaking even at this stage of the painting! I'm at a loss for words!!!
Posted by: Anna | June 20, 2010 at 10:41 PM
Wow! How does she do it?
Posted by: Mark D. | June 21, 2010 at 07:51 AM
Oh My! Your work is just Beautiful every time!!! Taking this year off to paint was such a good decision. Your painting site is going to really take off now that you have time, because you ALWAYS had the TALENT!
Posted by: GinaE | June 21, 2010 at 10:49 AM
No, thank *you*. Can't wait to see the debut.
Posted by: Melinda | June 22, 2010 at 09:14 PM
Very, very beautiful! And, she is a darling!
Posted by: Auntie Rose | June 22, 2010 at 10:59 PM
Congrats Kelly on your show!!! How exciting. Mabel's parents must be so proud to see their daughter painted by you. As always, your work is just beautiful!!
Posted by: GinaE | June 23, 2010 at 12:03 PM
I know why the Scrabble box looks "wrong" to you. It's because at first glance, it reads "SCRABBIE"!!
HOWEVER, this is breathtaking. You are such a talent and what a joy it is to see your work.
Posted by: Anna | June 24, 2010 at 08:56 PM