My friend and I share a love of the Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis. She named her baby girl Lucy, after one of the main characters. Naturally, I wanted to do a painting for her with elements of the story. And since Aslan (the lion) is such a central piece of the plot, I wanted to incorporate him. I don't usually draw animals so I wasn't sure how I'd do this at first. I knew it wouldn't be realistic but I didn't want it looking cartoon-ish either. So I ended up sketching his face on tissue paper and letting the pattern be his mane.
The break-through of spring is a big theme in the first book.
One of the best quotes from the entire series--my friend's favorite (this is not the entire quote, only an excerpt).
I'm working on more story-art. Combining them has such a powerful connection for me.
{This print now available in my shop}
Wishing you a fantastic weekend full of beauty and tender moments!
Oh...lovely...and that is a big love to call your child after the main character...wow...love how you do your eyelashes too...xxx
ReplyDeleteYes it is; my son is actually named after a character too. :)
DeleteWonderful! I love the Chronicles of Narnia too. You've captured it well!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you Helen, I'm happy to hear that from a lover of the books!
DeleteWhat a delightful piece, I love ow you've captured the elusive quality of the lion! Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteI wanted him to be a bit hidden so I'm glad that came through. Thanks Robin!
DeleteLoving how you've done Aslan. A lovely mixed media collage. Happy PPF, Annette x
ReplyDeleteThank you, Netty! :)
DeleteI love the lion hiding there - he is very grand. It looks like this was a fun project.
ReplyDeleteI thoroughly enjoyed doing it! Thank you! :D
DeleteYou do Aslan justice and honor:-) That is one of my all-time favorite quotes as well! Lucy's eyelashes are superb.
ReplyDeleteThat makes me so happy! :D It's one of your favorite quotes too? I wanted to put the whole passage on, but it seemed too much.
DeleteI know, the whole passage is good! But this does capture the essence of it. I have lived by this reminder of the King for the last 6 months after suffering a great loss... this quote both brings hope and caution - the journey just is not always easy. Worth it? Yes. But not easy.
DeleteSo sorry you've suffered a great loss. You're right, not easy but worth it.
DeleteI love your story art! Especially love the lion.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Denise! :D
DeleteYour interpretation of the story is lovely. I agree, the lacey mane is perfect. Beautiful work. Happy PPF
ReplyDeleteThanks Marji! :D
Deleteamazing work!!!
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Thanks, Veronica!
Deletesuch a sweet piece
ReplyDeletehow wonderful that it is also full of meaning
Thanks Tammie Lee! :)
DeleteAslan is great and I love the inclusion of the quote... really nice work this week and the tie in the Narnia is great... I loved those books so much growing up...xx
ReplyDeleteI'm working more words into my art because I love them so! Thanks, Tracey!
DeleteI love it! read the books and watched the movies as well :D
ReplyDeleteMy family went to see all the movies too! But of course, nothing's as good as the books. ;D
DeleteLion is wonderful and whole creation is done so well ~ great art work ~ thanks, namaste, ^_^
ReplyDeleteI liked getting a (little ways) out of my comfort zone this time with the lion. :)
Deletegeesh, this is so beautiful, and thoughtful!! you are so talented! I always love to see your artwork! so inspiring!
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You are so sweet, thank you precious lady.
DeleteThis is really wonderful! Narnia is one of my favourite series! Great artwork!
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to see so many fans of the books! They're simple yet complex. Thanks Vivi!
DeleteWow the Lion is fabulous!! What a great idea...great quote too!! She will love it!!
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I really hope she does! :D
DeleteLove the subtlety of the lion and the play of the figure-ground relationship.
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Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
Thank you, Mary! Love hearing your thoughts. :)
DeleteVery beautiful, I love the way you did the lion!
ReplyDeleteHe was fun to play around with.
DeleteLOVE your painting my friend :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jen! :)
DeleteVery nice artwork
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What a cute Lucy :o)
ReplyDeleteAwww, thank you. She kind of reminds me of my friend. :)
DeleteIt's beautiful! I love the quote for the movie. Your style is wonderful and vibrant! Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kristin! :D
DeleteYour Aslan looks as magnanimous as the real one! Love the whole concept and that excerpt especially!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear that because I was so shaky about him to begin with. Thank you!
DeleteVery beautiful! I love the colors.
ReplyDeleteamazing piece of work. it is so meaningful and boisterous! i hope i chose the right words hehe. i am an artist too- www.katrina-jones.co.uk i hope you like mine too! <3
ReplyDeleteWow! What a great idea and I love Narnia and its characters and with your talent, your friend is in for a real treat! Can't wait to see more of your work.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much again, friend, for this beautiful painting! I loved getting to hear it's story - your creative process and how it came together. It makes me so happy that we both share a love of good stories and, in reading the comments made here, I hope you will get to do more "word incorporation" into your artwork. How cool would that be? :) I pray this painting will be treasured by our family and eventually, Lucy's family, for many, many years to come. You did such wonderful work with it! Love you!
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