Daisy, How Did You Grow?

"Daisy"

"Daisy",  tell us your beginnings...

THE SKETCH-notice, "Daisy out and about"  Even in the beginning she was exploring.

Louise Brooks

Several of my "Ladies" are infuenced by the adorable Louise Brooks, pictured above.  She was a 1920's dancer and silent film star.  Read more about her at  http://pandorasbox.com/

I love British mystery books.  "Daisy" was influenced by the character Daisy from the Daisy Dalrymple mysteries written by Carola Dunn.http://caroladunn.weebly.com/daisy-dalrymple-mysteries.html.  The character has a friend named Sakira who gives her a scarf as a present.  Hence, my "Daisy" gets one to wrap up in.

It can be quite a jump from the sketch to the canvas.  "Daisy" took a good long jump from commanding the paper in the sketch to shrinking (poor girl) when she landed onto the canvas.  So, what would be around her?

Rolling hills, sky and clouds, farmhouse, road, and trees.   The flowers were the last to be painted.  I needed new colors at the bottom and ones that would POP!  I don't always know what colors will work, but thankfully with acrylic paint (which dries quickly), I can always make a correction.  I am happy with the selection and they fill in quite nicely giving more depth to the painting.

Here is the finished "Daisy" 

As I am sure you would like to know the story behind the woman,  please amble on over to my website.  Click on "Portfolios" "Note Cards" and you will find "Daisy" and her prose. http://artistfascia.com.  Her blank note card is lovely to send to a friend-know anyone who "Daisy" reminds you of? She's also available on the original canvas and in print (plug, plug).