Sunday, January 27, 2013

Princesses 3 and 4: Delphina and Julia

I couldn't resist buying sunflowers this morning from the grocery store for $3.50.  Aren't they cheery in the front window?


I also sat staring at a photo of the dining room last night, deliberating what all still should be done in there.  I think replacing the chandelier I've never liked will be my reward for getting all the princesses painted.  Meaning...it'll be a while, but at least it'll happen eventually ;)  But I also thought the tops of the corner cabinets could use "something."  I love the way dried sedum looks like miniature trees, and have used it in a craft in the past.  I think it looks nice among the trees painted on the walls.


Oh yes, and then there's also this, the real reason for another blog post ;)  Two more princesses.

My goal for most weeks is going to be to complete 3 princesses.  I figure that way I can get the cut-outs done in four weeks.  But Princess Julia and Princess Delphina are twins, connected visually as well as at-heart, and I had to create them together.

I mean, think about it...Twelve Dancing Princesses...for it to work out logistically, you have to at LEAST have a pair or two of twins...

I completed the ladies while the sun was still up today, hence the better quality images!


Yes, that is a Chimera photo-bomb.  He's tucked warmly in the dining room corner until the weather gets warm enough again not to damage him.


Princess Delphina, thus named because Tom suggested she looked like a young Julie Delpy.



Princess Julia, named for the same reason.


Even in their bespelled and sleepwalking state, they reach for each other.



Finally, a shot of me with the four princesses so far.



I'm really enjoying this project, far more than my fears whispered to me I would.  I hope this enjoyment lasts well into the painting stage as well.

4 comments:

  1. Gorgeous, and I'm so proud of you for transcending your fears and drawing, Grace! <3

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  2. I think you need to read some of the great 12 Dancing Princesses retellings that are floating around these days... you know... for inspiration! ;)

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  3. Shveta, thank you! I'm trying to focus on the small picture (take it one step at a time) instead of getting intimidated by the larger picture.

    Rich, I agree, especially since I'm hoping to write a novella of my own version in March!

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  4. Just realised you had this blog! Have been commenting on your project on facebook. Love this, the shade of blue is so dreamy and you are very talented. I struggle to draw a straight (or a crooked)line. Minerva ~

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