Unravel Me

Artist: Janelle McKain
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Unravel Me

Traditional graphite drawing 12” x 16” on Arches watercolor paper.

Lyrics from this song by Sarah McLachlan inspired my drawing

Unravel me
a distant cord
on the outside is forgotten
a constant need
To get along
and the animal awakens
and all I feel is black and white

The road is long
the memory slides
to the whole of my undoing
put aside
I put away
I push it back to get through each day
and all I feel is black and white
and I’m wound up small and tight
and I don’t know who I am

Everybody loves you when you’re easy
everybody hates when you’re a bore
everyone is waiting for your entrance so
don’t disappoint them

Unravel me
untie this chord
the very center of our union
is caving in
I can’t endure
I am the archive of our failure
And all I feel is black and white
and I’m wound up small and tight
and I don’t know who I am

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BeataViscera

Incredible work! Doubly so since Sarah McLachlan is one of my favorite artists. Bravo!
Janelle McKain replied

Her music sends me into “other” worlds, and all of her lyrics are wonderful as well. Thanks so much for your comment, I appreciate it!
theyellowfury

I just looked her up and I can’t stand her. But I love your drawing. Its lovely and surreal. It looks like you’ve reverse engineered fractals in the top-left corner. Great concept. I can’t draw a hand or a body to save my life but you’ve doe a flawless job of both. Excellent shading and patterning too. Love it.
Janelle McKain replied

Ahhh, sorry. Interesting comment about fractals… I didn’t even think of that – but you are right it does look as if it could have been one. Is a good idea tho! :) Thanks for your comment (except for the part about not liking Sarah McLachlan!) :)
Bernard Dumaine

Nice composition, special mention for the hands :-)
Janelle McKain replied

I LOVE HANDS!!! Thanks for mentioning them!! :)
AsylumWitch

Wow Janelle! This is simply fantastic! The whole piece is gorgeous but the hands, they just amaze me. The palm facing us hand…omg, every little detail is perfect and the proportions are dead on. I don’t know how you do it lol. Wonderful piece.
Janelle McKain replied

I have a “thing” for hands, they fascinate me…. thanks you SO much for commenting!
Rowan Nancarrow

amazing work.
Janelle McKain replied

Thanks Rowan!
Helene Kippert

Great work – and I love the song! :o)
Janelle McKain replied

Ahhh, is really a great song, isn’t it?
Mugsy

Excellent work!
Janelle McKain replied

Thanks Mugsy! I joined your group!
mklau

A fantastic compositioin – compelling
Janelle McKain replied

Thanks!
helene ruiz

wow! amazing work!
Janelle McKain replied

You are very sweet Helene! (again and again!) :)
JRobin Whitley

Great drawing and you captured the feelings of the song for me.
Janelle McKain replied

Oh great, I appreciate knowing that…thanks!
Janne Kearney

Wonderful as usual, sweetie.
Keep em comin darl.
jk
Janelle McKain replied

Thank you my friend Janne…. same for you!
GittiArt

Exquisite work …I’m impressed by all the great details you put into it….Bravo Janelle!!!
Janelle McKain replied

I do love the details! Thanks!
Quinn Blackburn

Hmmm, this reminds me of both Dahli and Escher, yet is completely unique… Very evocative and dreamlike imagery. Great work!

:) wishing you laughter
Janelle McKain replied

Both artists I admire… I am honored that you think so. Thanks so much for your comments!
themowerking

fantastic!
Janelle McKain replied

thank you mower king!
Jordan Busson

Oh wow, this has also been featured!
Janelle McKain replied

AWESOME!!!
PJ Ryan

what an exquisite piece of artwork .. so captivating .. there is much there .. enjoyed reading the lyrical inspiration.
Janelle McKain replied

Thanks very much PJ! I appreciate your comment!
madvlad

this is drawing power to the 9th,could not be better done wow
carlinecasey

very cool :)
Janelle McKain replied

Thank you very much …. and for the fav as well!
jacqleen

there is soooooooo much to SEE and Feel here….I LOVE this!!!
Janelle McKain replied

Thanks jacqleen!
MelDavies

Lovely art and an especially lovely song, Sarah’s my favourite…I do a lot of my art listening to her. Cheers mel
Janelle McKain replied

Another Sarah fan… superb! I must go see your gallery now!
Kelly Angel

Fantastic work! :D Really, really amazing :)
Janelle McKain replied

thanks Kelly!
Pamela B

Sensational!
Janelle McKain replied

So glad you think so….!
Gr8teful

beautiful, I love the delicate lines of this [iece.
Randy Sprout

You’re perfect for our group! Please click our banner to join and enter the challenges!!
Randy Sprout

Congratulations on your feature in Avant-Garde! I helped Sarah McLachlan buy a house here in the Hollywood hills and I can tell you she would love this piece. Shall I e-mail it on to her?
Janelle McKain replied

Yes please, that would be excellent… she is inspiration for much of my work… I listen to her over and over as I draw!
TeriLee

WOW!!
Janelle McKain replied

SO excited!!! Thank you!!!!
signaturelaurel

congrats
Janelle McKain replied

WOW! Thanks so very much!!!!!!!
raymondoantonio

MORE SURREAL MAGIC!! CONGRATS!! X
Janelle McKain replied

Thanks so very much, my friend! XXOO
signaturelaurel

Congratulations!
signaturelaurel

Since you won the very first challenge of the Avant-Garde Art Group, you win the honor of becoming the Group Avatar for a week! Enjoy!
Janelle McKain replied

YEAH!!!! This is so exciting!!!!!
Garth Horsfield

Absolutely fascinating… ALL your work is. And what masterful control over the medium. Very wow, you encourage me to grab my pencils right away and have a go.
Janelle McKain replied

ahhhh, that is sweet. But YOU are a masterful wizard of color, best stay put!!!!
loribby

Wow this is amazing…i looked up the song and it as well is also inspiring.. I love how detailed the hands are and how everything flows together <3>
Janelle McKain replied

Thanks for looking and commenting!