Lucinda is inspired by a collection of Victorian era photo portraits my Dad gave me, given a bit of a modern ‘pop surreal’ treatment.
60 × 45cm acrylic on wood panel.
I have made a step-by-step progress blog on this one. If you’d like a look you’ll find it here
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Featured in:
Character Development – June 2010
Redemption – June 2010
Pop Surrealism – June 2010
Animals and People – June 2010
Creative Cards – July 2010
Unrealistic – July 2010
Vintage Art Storybook – October 2010
Superbly Visual – September 2011
Top Ten awards in:
Pop Surrealism avatar challenge – July 2010
Painted Ladies avatar challenge – July 2010
Winner: Painters in Modern Times – Illustration Characterization Challenge. THANKS!
3rd in Pop Surreal – Best Painting of 2010
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fab tutorial, read every word. I love the work in progress type stuff! Wonderful painting.
Thanks! I’m glad you liked watching the steps!
– Sarah Mac
Hi Sarah, this is just beautiful. I too enjoyed every word of your tutorial and found it very informative. Wonderful work Sarah and thanks for sharing your knowledge:))
Thanks Cathy!
I’m glad you liked the tutorial! I always find them interesting, just to see the steps so I’m glad you did too :)
– Sarah Mac
Wonderful concept and result from an old photo. Excellent
Thankyou :)
– Sarah Mac
wow beautiful piece
Thanks!
– Sarah Mac
sarah, this is fantastic, looks very much like something right out of some of my great granddad’s cards. truly talented
Cheers Hal!
– Sarah Mac
Such great, whimsical work so skillfully done Sarah!!
Thanks for your kindness Leslie!
– Sarah Mac
That´s pretty cool, Sarah!
Thankyou Lila!
– Sarah Mac
Fantastic work. I love her face and the birds in her hair!
Thankyou Moon!
– Sarah Mac
Thanks! What a lovely surprise to wake up to!
– Sarah Mac
fab work
Thankyou :)
– Sarah Mac