Joining the second round

[Lotus L Vele]

Hi everyone!
I thought I would give this a try again. Since I'm home for probably two more months, I think I can manage some kind of art! I got to paint last night (really late! Around 11p) . I wasn't trying to do anything fancy, just playing with the paint and brushes. I did this ambidextrously. Almost all of it was left handed, except the petals of the large flower. BTW, I'm right hand dominant. I know you guys know! lol...

Have a great day!
Lotus

[DJ]

I agree...It's quite lovely...and so calming...

[Kat]

this is beautiful!!! The colors...the depth...the design...just beautiful!!!
Thank you for sharing something you thought was grotesque, weird and off balance! Keep them coming, girlfriend!!
~Kat

[Lotus L Vele]

Thanks Kat, DJ!

[abstract4art]

Arre you kidding? This is beautiful. My kind of art, weird and off balance, abstract!

[Lotus L Vele]

lol... THank you abstract4art!

[Heidi]

It is a gorgeous painting Lotus! Could be a nice book cover, if the size fits one of your journals or binders.

[Lotus L Vele]

Hey!
That's a great idea Heidi... I think I'm gonna try just that.... Maybe with a copy of the painting tho!

[jane]

why grotesque Lotus? it is strong and dynamic, it flows and curls, it has depth and shadow... i see swirling waves and sea shells..... fi this is grotesque... bring on the beauty!!!!!!!!!! we will fall over with that....... xx

[Lotus L Vele]

Hi everyone!
Sorry I disappeared (again!). I had my shot on Tuesday (cortizone shot in my neck) and I still feel terrible. Dizzy, neck is stiff, arm still numb and tingling... and a bit of pain on my left side now, but I'm thinking it's just cuz I'm stiff. Regardless, I still managed to make a doll! LOL! I sewed and stuffed the body, legs and arms for three dolls before the shot. Then I took a break for these past two days to recover. This afternoon, I finished one. Took me forever! It's not my usual work, but I think she came out pretty good.

Here's a close up:

I also decided to paint all three pairs of boots red. Here's a close up:

I'll continue to make the other two dolls and will post more pics later.

[Dan Goodwin]

Having seen one of your dolls in the, er, "flesh", I can testify how brilliant they are, especially the attention to detail. Love the red shoes! Does she have a name?

Great to see you creating despite painful and difficult times. You're an inspiration Lotus. : )

Dan

[Ang Monsoon]

i love your red-haired witch...

[Wendy]

I love, love, LOVE this! How fabulous. I want to wear those shoes!!!