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Launch

6/19/2011

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I was painting this last week and I wasn't really certain what it was about, but I have painted this girl leaving before.
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I painted this picture a year ago or so, and in both pictures I intended to paint something totally different when I began painting.  So, I was scratching my head, wondering why I paint this over and over.  When I saw the Illustration word "launch", it occured to me that these paintings are about launching my kids into the world.  I've always thought of them as little boats that have to be sea worthy.  Perhaps a little bit of a strange idea, but I was carefull to try and fix their leaks and set them on the right course so  they could sail off successfully.  Time will tell whether I was successful.  I'm hoping they are all happy little boats!
If you are a father, Happy Fathers Day!

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dosankodebbie link
6/19/2011 12:34:08 pm

I like that the girl's face is calm and smiling even though you say she's leaving the familiar, launching into the (sometimes scary) world. She's obviously a happy little boat.

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Indira
6/20/2011 01:54:13 pm

Very tender with a hint of sadness (of letting go perhaps?).

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collette link
6/21/2011 12:23:30 pm

This is lovely, fret colours and I love the flying birds

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nicky linzey link
6/21/2011 11:35:37 pm

Beautiful rich painting. The colours are like jewels.

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Mindfuldrawing link
6/21/2011 11:42:02 pm

I keep on looking, there is so much happening in your lovely drawings.
Paula

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robin link
6/22/2011 06:23:47 am

Wow I relly love this colorful piece..just great..!Im new here at Illo...where I found this...its really fun..!

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Nikkie link
6/22/2011 11:22:17 am

I love all the rich textures!

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shirley link
6/24/2011 02:55:18 am

Beautiful painting!!

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