Painting Update

I did a little more work on the painting I started in December.

Here's a link to my on line painting journal.  In Blessed Mother's House

And here is a photo comparison of the work I did on December 12th, and the work I did on Wednesday February 3rd.

Wednesday was glazing day.  hee hee.

comparison before glazing on the left, and after glazing on the right.

I also learned how to get paint off of car upholstery.

I used rubbing alcohol and it came right out, even 24 hours later.

;^) 






Now after glazing, she appears much more to be La Morena.

#gettingcloser

Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe

I am neither Catholic, nor of Mexican heritage, and yet Our Lady of Guadalupe has come into my life more than once.  Her legend is beautiful and profound, and so when a friend of mine suggested three of us meet on the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe to paint her image, I felt deeply honored to participate.

Especially, since I am not a painter.

Anyone who is familiar with the iconic image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, would maybe point out that she does not have white hair, but this is how she presented herself to me.  And why wouldn't she be all things to all people.

There wasn't enough time for me to finish it today, but through the process of painting The Lady, I am finding a love for painting.  I hope I am brave enough to continue.