For the last few days I’ve been working on a new painting. I needed a break from my current project so side-stepped into this one for a change. I know… I hear those of you waiting for the new pattern release yelling “NOOOOOOOO”, but really, it was only a short break. I’m back to my everyday stuff now.
Sooooo…. this was my inspiration – an old 1930’s beach photo. Don’t you just love the bathing caps? Not sure we’d like to wear such modest swimsuits these days with the very unflattering mid thigh leg length but probably quite daring in their day.
Anyhoo, I used this photo as an inspiration jumpstart for a large 900 x 600 mm canvas. I wanted to paint something fun and playful and it had to remain neutral to fit the decorating theme.
I started by sketching in 3 figures. Next step I added some texture to the background.
The next day when the texture paste was dry, I painted the canvas background in a warm white and added the skin colouring.
Next came some detailed painting and mixed media elements.
I used a black watercolour pencil for some of the outline detail, stamping, and flowers cut from vintage paper for a 3D effect. A starfish finishes it off nicely.
The neutral colour scheme goes perfectly in the white beach themed room.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
It’s gorgeous! You’re so talented!!
Dear Kerryanne….Firstly sorry for the loss of your brother in law..that must have & still is a horrible thing in life we kind of have to deal with??
I am still grieving my gorgeous cousin who was like my sister who passed away april ’08…
Love YOUR beachy babies…
HEY i will say it once/twice…three times..I WISH I COULD PAINT & SEW!!~~
re your previous post re Melbourne…(gosh I am way behind…..)…
I DOOO LOOOVE old MELBOURNE town..
beautiful city….& I have to admit the weather has been the worst winter in memory..
BUT we have to remember the hot summer last year 47 degrees/bushfires etc…so maybe this colder weather is soothing the soul ??
for who knows what NEXT summer..
SPRING TOMORROW…YEAH!!!!!!!!!!
xx andrea
Your beach babes are gorgeous. Very clever 😀
Wow! You are so clever!!!
How you look at that photo and turn it into that great canvas!!! So many elements of awesomeness!!!
Kerryanne, that is absolutely beautiful, I love it.
Oh they are gorgeous indeed!!!! Love love love that bathing hat…beautiful…
Kiss Noises Linda
Hey there Kerryanne,
Like Andrea, I have been absent from the blogging scene for the last month.
Firstly I am sending your family big hugs on the passing of Ron. He sounded like a wonderful man. Thinking of you all.
I love your beach babes painting, great colour choices. Fits perfectly.
Hi Kerryanne,
Oh wow, Lurve the Beach Babes!
This painting would go sooo well in many homes and the added texture, multi media definately gives oomph*
Happy Painting,
Hugs,
Anna
The Beach Babes are fabulous..love, love them….great job girl !!!
oh i love this…no wait, i adore it, no wait…i want it! hehee…
i am gearing up to do a piece for my daughter’s bedroom…sort of a doll theme with fashion…and this is the neutral version of it….
thanks for sharing…it’s nice to take a detour now and then….as long as we’re busy with something, right!
ciao bella
CREATIVE CARMELINA
My mouth is still gaping like a fish ! That is just stunning !
Love, Love, LOVE IT!!! Such a great interpretation of the photo. So creative. The embellishments, the faces, the texture, the colours – just gorgeous
First day of spring today(although it is still rainy and grey outside), bring on the beach weather!!!
Lee:)
I just love your beach babes Kerryanne – gorgeous!
I don’t know about that Kerryanne, I kinda like to cover up a bit these days! I’m not 20 anymore and boy, does my body know it!!!
The painting turned out really well.
Hi Kerryanne
A D O R A B L E !!!!
I can tell you loved creating them.
Hope everything is OK as is possible for you all, thinking of you
Gail xxx
Hi Kerryanne,
Just love your beach babes, especially the colour scheme (a bit surprising for me 🙂
Hugs, Sharon
Hi there sweetie!
FANTASTIC!!!! Love ’em! I love the neutral tones with the 3D elements! Bootiful! I’m so glad you had some fun taking time out too! 🙂
Hugs sweetie!!! Vikki xx
love this Kerryanne! you did a beautiful job, it’s so fresh and modern while also being vintage and sweet!
Fabulous! loved seeing it evolve! Rachaelxo
Im so sorry to read of your loss… *hugs* to you and yours…
your beach babes are just stunning!!!!!!
hello there,
I have just stumbled upon your wonderful blog and just adore your beach babe art. Will you be offering it as a pattern in your shop. I visited that too and am in love with your work. You go girl!!!
Jules
Kerryanne! OMG!!!! I want this and want it bad! But alas I couldn’t afford it if it was for sale. But I have a huge burning desire for this. It is absolutely gorgeous. I know we should covet ~ but boy am I. I’m definitely envious of your talent.
Hugs…Tracy 🙂