Monday, January 10, 2011

Peace & Happiness - Michelle Burnett

Peace & Happiness
oil on gessoed paper

"Peace" is the theme of Camille Olsen's sketchbook so I went with more of the retro idea of peace because I think she's a pretty hip chick! :) This was also my favorite childhood mug that has always offered a little bit of comfort: chicken soup when I was sick or for milk with cookies after school. This Flying Moleskin is now on its return trip home back to Camille!

11 comments:

  1. A very lively and colourful piece!

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  2. Hahaha, my previous comment just got lost again, argh! Michelle, this is really fun and uplifting and believe me, there will be many times I will look at this and just have to smile no matter what is going wrong! Like right now, I can hear my daughter cussing because the pans in the cabinet were a boobietrap and it's my fault. But I'm smiling, because I have this cool painting that tells me everything is copacetic. Yay! Seriously though, I think flowers are really difficult and that's why you don't see me painting them. Yours are very well done and I like the way you varied the turn of the different petals. Verrrry nice and I thank you SO much for sharing your special cup with me! XO

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  3. What a beautiful color harmony you've achieved here, you just have to smile at the happiness here, perfect for Michelle's theme!

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  4. SO perfect for a Happy and Peaceful theme.
    I love the vibrant colors too.

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  5. Lovely piece Michelle. Who wouldn't feel better sipping out of this joyful cup.

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  6. Happy, fun painting, Michelle. I like your retro theme. Well done! Can't believe another book is on its way home. It's been a fun year.

    oh, and "have a nice day."
    :-D

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  7. Sush a great and fun piece, Michelle.

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  8. Daisies and smiley face, perfect!! I think you captured Camille's 'hip chick' attitude with this one Michelle,great job!

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  9. Great choice, Michell! Happy color and peace abounds! :)

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  10. Anyone who sees this delightful painting, and doesn't break into a big smile, needs his sense of humor recharged. super piece.

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