The Little White Geisha

Karin Taylor

The Little White Geisha

The Little White Geisha has been nominated by BLYTHART through the Pay It Forward Group Dave says, and I quote “I’d like to promote this picture by Karin Taylor as she expresses the emotions so well in the girl’s face”.

Thank you so much Dave for this very special nomination, I was really surprised and feel extremely grateful and so honoured my friend…



greeting card
Mixed Media Painting on Aquarelle Arches Satine Hot Pressed Watercolour Paper (ink, pencil, acrylic, pastel, watercolour crayon ….and a real BUTTON!!)
Size 56×76cm – original available
(if interested in purchasing the original please contact karintaylor@exemail.com.au)

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The Little White Geisha belongs to the following groups:

Accentuate The Eyes, Childhood, Fashion Illustration, Japanfluence, Kimono Love, Mixed Media, Pay It Forward, Riginals, The true beauty, Who are YOU to Judge?, Woman Appreciation and Works On Paper Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters
The Little White Geisha by Karin Taylor
  • Pip Gerard

    Pip Gerard

    her eyes say so much.
    great texture to the piece. And I love that she’s a blonde because you don’t see blonde and blue eyed geisha’s very often.
    wonderful Karin.

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    thanx Pippy, I enjoyed painting her very much… I was surprised to read during my research that there have been blue eyed blonde haired asians! I think tho, that this particular little geisha is just dressing up in some beautiful old kimono she found in the attic :)

  • Sarah ORourke

    Sarah ORourke

    Ooh i like this Karin!!! Your signature style but something is a little different… a hint of sadness in her eyes, but very beautiful!
    Xxx

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    thank you so much Sarah for that lovely comment, .. and yes, those eyes seem a little sad, or reflective, perhaps she’s looking in the mirror admiring herself :)

  • AnitaInverarity

    AnitaInverarity

    Mesmerising- I love your techniques on the face- A most beautiful work xx

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    thank you Anita! I’m so glad you like her – and it’s so good to see you!! :) x

  • Alexandra Felgate

    Alexandra Felgate

    Wow, this is fabulous Karin! She looks so sad and thoughtful!! Beautifully done!

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    Alexandra, thank you so much, I really appreciate your lovely comment! :) x

  • thickblackoutline

    thickblackoutlinet-shirt and design aficionado

    ahh this is wonderful kaz! so nice to see. there’s so much to look at, all the textures are amazing… is that a real button?

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    oh yes, oops, i forgot to mention that’s a real button :)
    thanx for reminding me (lol) and thank you for your lovely comments tbo, it’s great to see you! xxx

  • mobii

    mobii

    That’s what happens when you send them off to boarding school. Her parents wanted her to become a CPA.

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    lol, very funnee mr mobii :) thx !

  • valzart

    valzart

    Aww this is stunning sweetheART so unique to you.love all these originalz masterclass art eh? lovely ;} happy hippy hugglez

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    thanx so much val, you are so kind, glad you like her :) xxxxxx
    hugzzz

  • Steven Agius

    Steven Agius

    Fantastic work !

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    Hi Steven, thank you very much!! :)

  • peter

    peterworks here

    Wonderful Karin!

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    thank you so much Peter ! :)

  • blamo

    blamo

    Incredible eye work Karin ….......... fabuloso

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    thanx so much blamo!! :)

  • Patricia Anne McCarty

    Patricia Anne ...

    love the eye!!! love the collors too! xoxoxo

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    aw, thank you Patricia Anne!! :)

  • gottheshot

    gottheshot

    She’s not gonna ‘pull off the deception’ :o) LOL There’s a few ‘giveaways’ :o)
    She’s cute as all your characters are. Her face says ‘I found this, I am wearing this and so what !!’ :o) Great complexion colouring, eyes WOW, hair shading and little button and kimono design. TOOOOOOOOOO GOOD.

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    lol, thanx so much gts!! I’m so glad you think so, I like how you’ve interpreted her, spot on! ...I really appreciate you noticing the detail, i spent a long time and many colours in the face, it’s been a while since i painted a girl, and i was a wee bit rusty… you have really encouraged me today, more than you realise! thank you again :)

  • ApeArt

    ApeArt

    hey cool work

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    thank you so much ! ;)

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    great work….

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    thanx very much Antanas :)

  • Laurie Search

    Laurie Search

    Wonderful!!!

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    Hi Laurie, much appreciate your comments! thank you :)

  • banrai

    banrai

    saw her in Harajuku last week only WHITE as a ghost, looked great, bumped into her next day
    she’s wearing a business suit, love that and this…

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    lol ~ .....is that so :))))
    thanx so much banrai!!

  • Renate Dartois

    Renate Dartois

    Beautiful creation Karin-love the eyes.

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    thank you so much Renate :) xxx

  • jacqleen

    jacqleen

    O wOw…..I loveeeeeeeee her expression…there is wisdom and calmness within her…and WOW i’m in LOVE with your Rich and Deep tones here…..wow!

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    jacqleen, wow, thanx… i love your comment!!! most kind :) xx

  • Carrie Glenn

    Carrie Glenn

    OOoh very interesting. It really grabs your eye and there is much to keep it entertained. Nice work!

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    thank you Carrie, I’m glad to hear you like her :) x

  • Janis Zroback

    Janis Zroback

    In the Caribbean we have blue eyed blonde people of African descent and of Indian descent as well…just goes to prove evolution…
    She is wonderful Karin…very mournful eyes with a story behind them I think…a sense of resignation..of here I am…this is me…

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    well, that’s so interesting thanx Janis :)
    thank you very much for the lovely comments, you are very intuitive too :) x

  • Linda Callaghan

    Linda Callaghan

    beautiful eyes Karin….give the impression of a sad story behind them….oh I just read Janis’s comment as I was doing mine and she thought the same! :D ….an intriguing beautiful image. x

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    thanx so much for your lovely insightful comments Linda :) xxx

  • AnaCBStudio

    AnaCBStudio

    Amazing textures…beautiful work Karin!

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    hey thanx so much lovely Ana! :) xx

  • Matt Mawson

    Matt Mawson

    Lovely work, Karin. I see inner strength and wisdom in those eyes.

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    ..thank you very much Matt :)

  • catherine walker

    catherine walker

    She’s gorgeous..and she looks so much like you karin..wow!
    amazing art!

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    thank you so much catherine :) xx

  • Sorina Williams

    Sorina Williams

    she is beautiful Karin! :)

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    thanx so much Sorina :) xx

  • Vicki Ferrari

    Vicki Ferrari

    Just magic! Those sorrowful eyes, the feelings here! Wonderful work Karin! :)

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    aw, thank you very much Vicki !! :) x

  • lacitrouille

    lacitrouille

    A strong portrait. I love the striking colours and lovely painterly textures. Somehow, she reminds me of you. :)

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    thank you so much Josette, i guess there’s quite a bit of me in there :) xxxx hugs xxx

  • Anni Morris

    Anni Morris

    Sad little eyes, I want to hug her ~ Anni :) x

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    thank you Anni, I am sure she would love you to hug her :) xxx

  • Lorna Gerard

    Lorna Gerard

    Wow Karin, you have really captured something here…it is quite moving, something about it, i just can’t find the right words. I love the shading on her face, I want to give a big hug and a kiss also. xxoo

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    Lorna, thank you so much…. I’m still not certain whether she’s happy or sad, but to me she is reflecting peace, calm and contentment…. you could say, she found God and is looking up in prayer perhaps.

  • GittiArt

    GittiArt

    Hi Karin I can’t tell you how much I love your wonderful and unique style and this one immediately caught my eye ….her big eyes say it all …you have a great eye for details !!!!!:-)

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    Brigitte, you are so sweet, thank you.. that means the world to me :) xxx

  • F. Magdalene Austin

    F. Magdalene A...

    Oh those eyes. I love the way you have the paint on her face drip. That is a wonderful effect. I really like her.
    Austin

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    Austin, great to hear from you… thanx for the lovely comments, glad you like the style i used on her face… :)

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    Beautiful drawing, very nice colors too!

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    thank you Ellen, much appreciated! :)

  • barnsis

    barnsis

    Love her, her eyes are stunning, Beautiful art work.

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    byron thank you so much, i’m glad you liked her :)

  • frozenfa

    frozenfa

    Karin!! i just saw this!!! i love her!! i love her look.. the look on her eyes.. her hair let down.. and kimono looks warm and comforting.. her lips a pretty pretty shade of pink/orange/red..

    i feel like i’m looking at you.. though i’ve never met you in person.. but this makes me wish i can get you a yukata at least! X) actually the dressing kinda looks like warm coats.. like westernised yukata/haori? hehe.. i love it, Karin~ make me wanna hug you more! HuGgieS!!!

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    aw, thank you so much lil fa… so glad you liked her…. .. yes… it’s like east meeting west, a combination of two cultures melding together into one, the evolution of two cultures … you see right into my soul fa :) xxxx

  • sunshinesal

    sunshinesal

    Miss 6year old said…look at this lovely painting,she looks just like Sarah…!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    aw, just gotta love that kid… she’s so adorable, give her a hug for me :) xxx

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    Wow!! amazing detail Karin! I love how you’ve shown the closeups – you really get to experience the colours and details. Beautiful work as usual!

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    thank you so much Jan, I really appreciate hearing from you, so glad you liked her :)

  • sandra parker

    sandra parker

    wow..a pic of me after a week of night shift, lol…you can see the desperation and exhaustion, poor thing, great work!

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    lol, thank you sandra :) I hope you are recovering well from night shift… are you a nurse?

  • BLYTHART

    BLYTHART

    I love the harmony of the colours in this picture. For me this is special because it isn’t always possible to portray character, yet you have done it and done it perfectly. I know this is a stylised painting, but the viewer almost feels this girl is real and is going to step out of the frame. Her eyes are marvellous. I know you usually depict happiness, but it is good to cover the whole spectrum of emotions and here I see contemplation and a certain wisdom behind the eyes. Here is someone who has experienced life and would understand my own problems and lend a sympathetic ear.

    I personally feel it would be a wonderful thing if you were to continue your explorations of the human condition and portray more of the wide spectrum of human emotions. Don’t ever feel you must be restricted to doing only happy faces, much as we love them. Artists should be free to depict beauty, ugliness, horror, pain, or even wickedness if they feel it is right to do so at the time.

    Here you have depicted a beautiful woman and given us a little glimpse into her beautiful soul. I’d like to see more in this style Karin.

  • Torfinn Johannessen

    Torfinn Johann...

    Gorgeous colours, details, and expression.

  • Mui-Ling Teh

    Mui-Ling Teh

    This is different, but rather interesting. Though you do a variety of series, there is always a distinct recognizable quality in all of them that say that they are by you. This is like a combination of your asian work and portrait work; so very YOU!!!

  • Karin Taylorcommunity helper replied

    lol, thanx Mui-Ling… I probably was a little mixed up when I painted this one…i was thinking of lots of different themes, but mainly ‘east meets west’ so you’ve hit the nail right on the head with your response..thank you for being so intuitive! :) x

  • Earthmonster

    Earthmonster

  • BLYTHART

    BLYTHART

    This is still one of my favourites of all your work.

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