Figure#2 by ellejayerose
ellejayerose

Figure#2 by

eerie figure painted whilst distracting self from labour pains

watercolour + acrylic on rag paper

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figure, abstract, life study, life drawing, body

Comments

  • John Douglas
    John Douglas11 months ago

    much emotion and power in these – impressively so

  • being the chuck norris of childbirth that I was – I had to draw on the intensity of a 39 hour labour to produce these works :)

    – ellejayerose

  • charliethetramp
    charliethetramp11 months ago

    no pain no gain
    pain does influence and it is sensible to re-direct it into creative expression
    has a francis bacon quality wonderfully depicted elle

  • hmmmm that old saying makes me think of physical education :) I much preferred art :) Thank you Charlie, hope u r happy n well

    – ellejayerose

  • charliethetramp
    charliethetramp11 months ago

    i was being iroinc elle,thanks i`m relatively happy and well and i hope that you are too
    and that parenthood is bringing you many joys and not alot of stress or sleep deprivation

  • Paul Compton
    Paul Compton11 months ago

    (I love your response to John’s comment! Ha ha) Stunning!

  • if only I were joking – eeeeeeeeek! lol

    – ellejayerose

  • Katerina Apostolakou
    Katerina Apost...11 months ago
    Impressive and wonderful!!!
  • ditto about your artwork!

    – ellejayerose

  • kest standley
    kest standley11 months ago

    Wow, lotta strength in those hips and thighs…that was before I READ THE DESCRIPTION OF 39 HOURS OF LABOR… my hat is off to you woman! Congrats on making it through labor!!This is strong, powerful work. Your emotion is right there. I’m almost speechless.

  • shucks… you are too kind
    your wordsmithery is arresting :)

    – ellejayerose

  • Paula Angel
    Paula Angel11 months ago

    Lovely technique and style. Strong image.

  • thank you Paulina – intend to do more of these at some point

    – ellejayerose

  • ~ Ademac
    ~ Ademac10 months ago

    Powerful and evocative work………………love your pallet

  • thank you so much

    – ellejayerose

  • Loui  Jover
    Loui Jover10 months ago

    my god …this is magical and “fuck take that”-ish! wonderful wonderful work.

  • bahahaha thanks Loui – I only hope to endeavour juggling mummy responsibilities with art making at some later date

    – ellejayerose

  • WoolleyWorld
    WoolleyWorld9 months ago

    Loui…said it!

  • ta Woolley :) your work is numinous!

    – ellejayerose