Journey of a Thousand Thoughts

Karin  Taylor

Journey of a Thousand Thoughts


Journey of a Thousand Thoughts


the drawing prior to photoshopping

I drew this last night in bed….with a sketch pad on my lap, by a lowlit lamp…..the eyes came first, as usual…....then the rest…...until i had but a head…..and no room for a body…... I thought what can I add to make this more about me, more interesting….then i remembered the beautiful hot air balloons I’d seen recently photographed by my friend Steven Agius and a while ago some other balloons taken by my friend Jeannette Sheehy and I thought it would make a great balloon….drifting away through the atmosphere, deep in thought….that’s how i often find myself…semi self portrait

Drawn with pencil on A3 acid free cartridge paper.
Coloured in photoshop

Journey of a Thousand Thoughts belongs to the following groups:

Accentuate The Eyes, All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical, Deep Within, The Healing Journey, The true beauty and Woman Appreciation Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

Journey of a Thousand Thoughts by Karin  Taylor
  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    excellent work;cheers;

  • genevievem

    genevievem

    wow, really interesting and beautiful work Karin!

  • Janis Zroback

    Janis Zroback

    I like the superimposed face on the other faces….the eyes glitter with that look of being turned inward to oneself…so a thousand thoughts is a perfect title…

  • Ulrikeart

    Ulrikeart

    yes, the title fits her expression perfectly, wonderful image, great work…...........

  • pinkyjain

    pinkyjain

    Wow, this is so incredibly beautiful Karin, unique, stunning, gorgeous

  • Linda Callaghan

    Linda Callaghan

    what a great drawing and title Karin….I really do like the emphasis on the large head and eyes as the title says it is all about the thoughts.. and a fab idea with the journey being symbolised by the air balloon…great idea and what a masterpiece created sitting in bed! I may take my sketch pad to bed tonight :-D

  • bev langby

    bev langby

    oh this is just right lol u clever girl , i sometimes sketch in bed also with the telly on , cause i need more stimulation than the idiot box lol

  • Little Rascals Studio

    Little Rascals...

    this is amazing Karin! and you just drew this up in bed? wow

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    yep, that’s when i think i do my best work, sketching before i go to sleep susanne :) it’s only something new for me, but it really feels good to nod off after completing a piece, and then i get to ‘colour it in’ the next day ;) x

  • Natsky

    Natsky

    ...and some of those thoughts have taken her a loong way...she looks wisened…love the kite tails through her hair too…very beautiful beautiful person!

  • webbie

    webbie

    Just Beautiful Karin Some times our best comes from free thought and free drawing///hugggggggz

  • MuscularTeeth

    MuscularTeethVoted Most Helpful Bubbler

    nice work KT.

  • doreen01

    doreen01

    She is lovely!!!!!!!! And I like this topic!

  • MissJosieWinter

    MissJosieWinter

    What a unique image :) Well done :)

  • Steven  Agius

    Steven Agius

    Stunning imagery !

  • betha

    betha

    Great work, great title.

  • StressieCat

    StressieCat

    Love it Karin… you are such a creative soul!

  • udonchow

    udonchow

    Brilliant, I love this self-portrait, your eyes are mesmerising!! Using the hot air balloon is really creative,up up up and away, wishing you the same in your life too!!

  • Pip Gerard

    Pip Gerard

    and a what a journey it is :D

  • linifer

    linifer

    This is wonderful Karin!!!!

  • AnnieD

    AnnieD

    Such a wonderful and enigmatic image Karin!

  • Ingz

    Ingz

    It’s funny that you said it was a semi self portrait, because the first thing I thought on opening it was that it was you! sooooo beautifully done, I think one of your best, I love the eyes and how the hair is so prettily adorned. When i go to bed and try to sleep all I see are floating flowers (litterally!!). xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

  • Colleen Milburn

    Colleen Milburn

    BEAUTIFUL work, Karin – LOVE it!!

  • Tracey-Anne Pryke

    Tracey-Anne Pryke

    WOW! beautifully different did you get the e-mail?

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    thx traceyanne!!
    Yes, but haven’t checked it out
    Will do soon :)))

  • Tracey-Anne Pryke

    Tracey-Anne Pryke

    your welcome honey …I don’t think I like theis new format…..I can’t find anything quick..LOL!

  • barnsis

    barnsis

    So beautiful, the eyes are amazing. Think I am in love again.

  • Pamela B

    Pamela B

    This to me represents some inner child with purity and innocent, soul searching. Always such intricate wonderful work Karin!! LOVE THIS!

  • Renate  Dartois

    Renate Dartois

    Beautiful work Karin-love these soulful eyes.

  • kjgordon

    kjgordon

    your latest creations are just so wonderful…......you are so talented…......
    Oh I think I told you that before…....but I don’t mind repeating myself….......

  • Tama Blough

    Tama Blough

    Very interesting piece – thank you for sharing the sketch and process!

  • Jeannette Sheehy

    Jeannette Sheehy

    thanks so much for giving us your thought processes..it’s interesting what goes on in the mind of a great artist!! Love it Karin :)

  • Karin  Taylor

    Karin Taylorcommunity helper

    thank you so much everyone
    Fir your wonderful responses, thoughts, comments and favouritings on this piece which is very dear to my heart :)
    Your kindness is overflowing and your encouragement spurs me on always!!

  • Midori Furze

    Midori Furze

    Looooooooooove it, Karin-sama!!!
    I can see you in it.
    : )))

  • catherine walker

    catherine walker

    Spectacular .. it’s so full of feeling .. so gentle.so sad and so deep in all it could mean
    I love it!!

    so well done karin..you’re lucky because you sem to be going through a creative wave..you’ve painted some totally amazing ones lately ..
    Unfortunately I’m at a bit of a standstill..and hoping for some inspiration soon.

    much love..she’s a real beauty!!!
    xxooo

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    hey catherine , make sure you come visit to see my reply to your comment
    I made a comment hereunder but neglected to press the reply button so it just appears as the comment below:)

  • Karin  Taylor

    Karin Taylorcommunity helper

    hey catherine
    I hear you, only 3 weeks ago I was going through a lot and had a drought of creative flow
    A change in my environment both of a personal nature and also my natural surroundings
    Turned that negative drought into a positive flow… It allowed me to continue to draw even when I was feeling lowest and the drawing drew out the poison and set me on a clearer path..
    Thanx for your beaut comments, an artist of your calibre and talent will return strongly as the tide begins to surge firth again, even if fir the moment it ebbs.. It is only for a time… The ocean of creative flow will and must return , just as an apple thrown up must come down, so that gravitational pull will soon have you juices flowing once again, and I bet it comes on you like a tidal wave when it does :)))) xxxx

  • georgiegirl

    georgiegirl

    Love it!! And I love the transformation from your drawing to the finished masterpiece via photoshop… totally brilliant work :D

  • sunshinesal

    sunshinesal

    Dear Karin you are like an oil well….sending us all this visual and written Gold
    You know our thoughts on the other Connections in this series but this one is exquisite as if she is
    allmost ready to smile or cry…..it is almost overwhelming

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    well, that would have to be the most beautiful thing ever written about my work, thank you so much ;) xx

  • Emma  Wertheim

    Emma Wertheim

    Wow..so beautiful!

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    Emma, thank you! that means a lot ;)

  • Rosalie Scanlon

    Rosalie Scanlon

    Wow, excellent work Karin, you are so creative.

  • sparklehen

    sparklehen

    You can look into her soul, through her eyes, wonderful Karin!

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    thanx so much sparkles, what a beautiful response ;)

  • Druidstorm

    Druidstorm

    “Thought is the echo of the dream, its path from deep within!” Beautiful artwork friend!!!...)o(

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    Thank you Druidstorm, such beautiful poignant words :)
    deeply appreciated

  • KcranmerArt

    KcranmerArt

    This is such inspiring work Karin…LOVE it!

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    thanx so much, lovely to see you on the bub :) x

  • Cvail73

    Cvail73

    amazing she looks like surrounded by diamoonds and her eyse are jewels too, so beautiful and expressive!!
    Sorry I have been absent, very busy at the mo :( XXX

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    aw, thank you so much Christelle, i hope things calm down soon, and you have a wonderful easter too :) x

  • AnitaInverarity

    AnitaInverarity

    Beautiful work- your creations are soaring my friend xoxox

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    Anita, thank you so much xx

  • Laree

    Laree

    HOW GORGEOUS :)

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    Laree, thank you
    you’re very kind :)

  • Jean M. Laffitau

    Jean M. Laffitau

    Magical!!

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    thank you Jean, it’s nice to see you :)

  • Marie Magnusson

    Marie Magnusson

    this is so wonderful, very dreamy and serene and uplifting, and a great title too

  • danita clark

    danita clark

    An inspiring portrait! stunning

  • Steph Granshaw
  • genevievem

    genevievem

    these ones all remind me of you, esp the eyes!

  • limerick

    limerick

    Karin, Good work on it. I like it very much. From Finn (7 years old)

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    Hello Finn, thank you very much!
    Lovely of you to leave such a nice comment on my work, I really appreciate it :)

  • Victoria  Antoine

    Victoria Antoine

    very mystical and dreamy- I love eyes- this image is beautiful—

  • LeilaniMelayna

    LeilaniMelayna

    Beautiful soft palette design with preciously sweet yet subtle hints of color! I think I am going to have you start doing my make-up, honey! LOL I really love the sincerity & sweetness of this piece, dear Karin!

    Smiles Leilani

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    thx so much Leilani, i was mainly happy with the eyes and the basket in this piece…the rest, well not so sure about it… and i would love to do your make up :) lol xx

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