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"Lola" - acrylic on aquabord, 14" x 11". Ready to frame, or can be leaned against a wall upon a shelf. Available at Artfinder.
Grandson: Grandpa? [pause] Maybe you could come over and read it again to me tomorrow.
Grandfather: As you wish.
THE END
from The Princess Bride
The story is over, the book is closed, the last characters are gone and the paintings are done. Another 30 Paintings in 30 Days has flown by like the wind.
And, as is my custom, I end this challenge with a self-portrait. My big sunglasses were the perfect prop. A wild color palette and some quick and dirty brush strokes. There is a lot of determination and power in this one. I'm glad I gave it a go.
But why "Lola" you might be wondering?
Grandson: Grandpa? [pause] Maybe you could come over and read it again to me tomorrow.
Grandfather: As you wish.
THE END
from The Princess Bride
The story is over, the book is closed, the last characters are gone and the paintings are done. Another 30 Paintings in 30 Days has flown by like the wind.
And, as is my custom, I end this challenge with a self-portrait. My big sunglasses were the perfect prop. A wild color palette and some quick and dirty brush strokes. There is a lot of determination and power in this one. I'm glad I gave it a go.
But why "Lola" you might be wondering?
When you were younger (or, perhaps even now, you wild thing!) you might have day-dreamed about changing your name. I always thought mine (Jennifer) was rather conservative and proper. It didn't speak of exotic adventures or the freedom to be unconventional. It was...safe. Don't get me wrong, it is a fine and lovely name. But as long as we're running down the road of day-dreaming, my inner wild child would choose the name Lola.
So when I am getting ready to speak in public or demonstrate art, I might occasionally call her out to give me a little more showgirl quality. WWLD? What would Lola do? She would sashay up to the microphone and put on a show. Lola isn't afraid of anything. Jen might be shaking in her shoes, but Lola is shaking off her shoes to dance.
Lola and I want to thank you, dear reader, for following us on this thirty day painting marathon...I am sad that it is over, but ready to rest and go back to a less frantic routine. Never fear, twice-weekly blogs will continue and 30 Paintings in 30 Days returns again in September. In the meantime, sweetlings, thank you, thank you. I am honored by your presence on this journey. xo
So when I am getting ready to speak in public or demonstrate art, I might occasionally call her out to give me a little more showgirl quality. WWLD? What would Lola do? She would sashay up to the microphone and put on a show. Lola isn't afraid of anything. Jen might be shaking in her shoes, but Lola is shaking off her shoes to dance.
Lola and I want to thank you, dear reader, for following us on this thirty day painting marathon...I am sad that it is over, but ready to rest and go back to a less frantic routine. Never fear, twice-weekly blogs will continue and 30 Paintings in 30 Days returns again in September. In the meantime, sweetlings, thank you, thank you. I am honored by your presence on this journey. xo
11 Comments
It fits you! I wanted to be Paige -- with an "I". Anything but "Patsy"!
Paige! That's perfect for you!!!! xoxox
Love quick and dirty brush strokes! Great selfie.
ooooooh Stan! Thank you!!!!
Jen, totally love everything about this post. Your self-portrait is awesome! And hearing about alter ego Lola totally resonated with me. I did a presentation for a networking group one time years ago, when I was asked to speak about working from a home office, in which I introduced everyone to the cast of characters working in my home office: owner/sole proprietor Dorth, front office gal Dot, newsletter writer Dort, artist Dotty, and marketing department guru Dots. Fun and funny!
OOOOOOOOH! I clearly need more alter egos! I want a front office person, a marketing department, an accountant...we are kindred spirits, Dotty!
Thought that was you but the name took me for surprise. So bold and striking and showing so much self confidence! Wish I could tackle a self-portrait like that! Can hardly look in the mirror! Well, about names, I had a nickname, only in summer camp, Cookie. Have been trying to lock into her lately for a project, Now she would be able to do it I am sure!
Carol! You can DO IT! Well, Cookie can do it! Let her out! My mentor years ago forced me to tackle selfies on a regular basis. As long as you don't take them too seriously, they seem to turn out ok. One less thing to be afraid of. :)
Thank you Lola for another brilliant entry... how true it is that we all need our "Lola" to come out in certain situations... I never thought about a different name for myself... I will need to think about that, but definitely Marta needs sometimes the help of "x" whatever the name is... you are such an inspiring person... I am thankful for you.
Marta! I am itching to know what name you come up with for your inner "Lola"...thank you for reading, for commenting and for being such a force of LOVE in the world! xo
Love you! ha ha.... never thought about it not even for one second... I need to... I will tell you
