Thursday, August 20, 2009

Illustration Friday - Caution - and a Contest Giveaway



i had posted this last night but felt it sort of fits with "caution". i was thinking about how the ancient Greeks thought our lives hung from a thread and that the gods had the power to snip that thread at any time - and that is not too shocking a concept to grasp...that life is delicate, unpredictable, fragile and should be appreciated every moment, even the sad broken moments...this young muse is holding someone's life by a thread, maybe it's her own. Should she use caution?

Anyways, today is my Blog's 3rd year anniversary!! I'd like to thank all who've come in to look, lurk, and comment by giving away a giclee of the Queen of Hearts...



please leave a comment on this post and then next Friday, August 28, 2009 i'll place all your names in a hat and choose a winner - wheeeee fun times in Adrienne Blogland!! xoxoxo
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39 comments:

  1. TracyThu Aug 20, 08:14:00 PM 2009

    absolutely amazing! i love it!

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  2. AnonymousThu Aug 20, 08:26:00 PM 2009

    she's gorgeous. she's gorgeous in person, and gorgeous online, and i LOVE what you've written!

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  3. CarolynnzArtThu Aug 20, 08:38:00 PM 2009

    She's beautiful, just like you!

    (i miss you Gladyz!)

    Happy painting, carolynn

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  4. jasonThu Aug 20, 08:39:00 PM 2009

    Very pretty. When you think how fragile that thread is, how it will cut in it's own time, and that we don't know when that time is, your perspective changes completely.
    Very nice.

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  5. GlorV1Thu Aug 20, 09:08:00 PM 2009

    Yes that is so true. We carry on with our lives and at any given moment that thread could break and everything changes. Food for thought and thank you for sharing. Beautiful painting.

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  6. mikaFri Aug 21, 06:47:00 AM 2009

    I really love the painting and its meaning...it's something I'm thinking a lot over this in these days...
    You are wonderful...

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  7. ConnieFri Aug 21, 09:42:00 AM 2009

    I like your image for caution and your thoughts on the subject. The colours are appealing.

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  8. L'AdelaideFri Aug 21, 09:42:00 AM 2009

    she is very beautiful and the thought of hanging by a thread is certainly pertinent in my life, as so often I feel exactly that way.

    blessings...

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  9. Teena in TorontoFri Aug 21, 10:22:00 AM 2009

    Very nice!

    Happy blogoversary!

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  10. Annette QFri Aug 21, 11:27:00 AM 2009

    These are both gorgeous pictures! Your art is so beautiful

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  11. BarbaraFri Aug 21, 05:05:00 PM 2009

    I love the painting (I love ALL your paintings!), and I love the story that goes with it!
    Barbara
    bepotter@gmail.com

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  12. Roberta BairdFri Aug 21, 05:05:00 PM 2009

    I always look forward to visiting your blog... your ladies are so lovely.

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  13. sandra.d.Fri Aug 21, 06:27:00 PM 2009

    oOoh, how i would like to be at her place, at her skin...
    beautiful! ;]

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  14. Madonna DavidoffFri Aug 21, 08:47:00 PM 2009

    Congrat on your blog anniversary!

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  15. AmieFri Aug 21, 11:20:00 PM 2009

    i'm always happy to see new posts from you show up in my news feed. your art is so beautiful and light hearted, and it always inspires me to draw when i see one of your pieces!

    love, love your queen of hearts <3

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  16. IrenaSat Aug 22, 08:41:00 AM 2009

    Lovely painting...Happy Anniversary!

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  17. marciaSat Aug 22, 09:29:00 AM 2009

    i love your style!

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  18. lindaSat Aug 22, 01:25:00 PM 2009

    Love your illo for the theme of caution...very nice! And a giveaway sounds fantastic. Thanks for sharing and being so generous!

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  19. Debra KeirceSat Aug 22, 09:37:00 PM 2009

    Lovely art as always Adrienne! I hope it's no human's heart the muse is playing with. Maybe it's a vampire heart? They can't be hurt if the string is snipped, right?

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  20. ArtsnarkSat Aug 22, 10:50:00 PM 2009

    great piece - always love your cloth & hair! Fab giveaway too :D

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  21. joseph's art and stuffSun Aug 23, 06:43:00 PM 2009

    Great message, makes ya think. Another beauty!

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  22. DanetteMon Aug 24, 12:06:00 PM 2009

    totally gorgeous as usual!! makes you think doesn't it.... I should get off my butt and start doing all the stuff I dream about before my thread gets snipped...yikes!!

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  23. HeatherMon Aug 24, 05:33:00 PM 2009

    I like the S curves going on here. Gives the feeling that she's taking care of the life she's holding.

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  24. Franny SmithMon Aug 24, 09:07:00 PM 2009

    This is absolutely beautiful! I have been blog surfing today and just came across you blog by chance..sure glad I did! Your art is just superb!

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  25. TaraMon Aug 24, 09:44:00 PM 2009

    I just found you through Illustration Friday. Beautiful work!!

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  26. Dana S. WhitneyMon Aug 24, 10:40:00 PM 2009

    Attractive image! AND, if the god/goddess reties the string upon which our life hangs, we end up that much closer...

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  27. Loni EdwardsTue Aug 25, 03:53:00 AM 2009

    Hi Adrienne! I so look forward to your illos each week. They are so beautiful and whimsical. Nice job and congrats on the anniversary! :)

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  28. Martha from ilove2paintTue Aug 25, 02:13:00 PM 2009

    Beautiful! Congrats in your blog anniversary!

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  29. AnonymousTue Aug 25, 06:39:00 PM 2009

    i think its so beautiful

    I am also hosting a CONTEST!

    I am now following you, subscribe and follow me :)

    http://jblovly.blogspot.com

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  30. LowellTue Aug 25, 07:13:00 PM 2009

    Your work is always amazing and this is no exception.
    Congrats on your blogs anniversary.

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  31. IndigeneTue Aug 25, 08:16:00 PM 2009

    Happy Blog day to you! Happy Blog day to you! Happy Blog day to you...and many more! :)
    Congrats my dear! Your work is always elegant and beautiful to the eyes. Hugs!

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  32. ShirleyWed Aug 26, 09:47:00 AM 2009

    Beautiful work! Congratulations on 3 years!!

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  33. Acting JournalWed Aug 26, 07:27:00 PM 2009

    I love your work! I follow you on IF and on Etsy. I always think your illustrations should be on some sort of label. Beautiful stuff!

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  34. Lisabella RussoFri Aug 28, 04:16:00 AM 2009

    That is really lovely conceptually and such an elegant piece.

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  35. KellyFri Aug 28, 07:17:00 AM 2009

    I love all your drawings. Always so beautiful.

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  36. FrancescaSat Aug 29, 11:50:00 AM 2009

    Always such beautiful, enigmatic women!

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  37. Bit of ArtSun Aug 30, 07:53:00 PM 2009

    Love the Queen of Hearts! Great Blog! I just subscribed to the feed. Thanks sooooo MUCH!!!!! Lisa

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  38. AnonymousMon Sep 14, 01:45:00 AM 2009

    What a talented artist! I enjoy your work so very much!

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  39. warner2729Mon Sep 14, 01:51:00 AM 2009

    Such a talented artist! I enjoy your work and this piece is no exception! It's exquisite!

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