April 25, 2012

Wound Up Tight !!


Day after I got home I started this pencil drawing of the rope.
I chose this for the texture,  light , darks, and possibly because I felt wound up like this . 
I knew if I could submerge myself in something this detailed I'd have less time to think about myself.  It worked.  8"x10" . BJ

Detail

10 comments:

  1. That is so realistic! It amazes me how some people can get so much life from a pencil or pen.

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  2. WOW!!!! that is so very cool, Barbra! Glad it is not a hang man's noose! Unraveled and frayed, it will be coming apart soon! and then you can skip rope with it! Dancing in Paris soon, I know!

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  3. Thanks Jude and Judy, yes life is anywhere you want to find it..
    Jer, yes I'll be dancing with you in Paris..
    ( soon as I learn to walk again) LOL BJ

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  4. I love this work, Barbra, it's so meaningful. This is a real work of art to me, because beyond the skill to do it so well you managed to convey something very personal. I think art save us from the banality of everyday life. Hope I could tell you what I think, my english is not enough, sometimes...Wish you all the best

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  5. It's amazing! What a great way of taking your mind off of things. I hope you are recovering well? :0)

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  6. BJ - what a wonderful piece of art. It is super- I am amazed you got busy as soon as you got home and created something so lovely. Love Debbie

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  7. This looks stunning! I am sure the creative time on this one was a perfect time in the present moment for you..I call this a successful work of art because I exactly know what you are trying to convey!

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  8. This is fabulous dearest BJ. Your pencil work is amongst the finest I've seen. And the sad truth is that I live every single day feeling wound up tight like this.

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  9. Your talent astounds me! Thanks, too, for being such a great cheerleader for me! Hope all is healing well - xoxox

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