'Sepia Siren'

Lynda Robinson

'Sepia Siren'

Pastel on a scrappy piece of brown Canson paper!

This painting was a total fluke from a few years ago! I had bought four new Schminke pastels and I wanted to try them out – there was a pale blue, a pale yellow, a creamy colour and a dark brown. I used a scrappy piece of paper left over from another painting and started doodling! The face just emerged, and I thought she looked sort of ‘aloof’ and ‘Art Deco-ish’ I looked through an old book about fashion, and found some drawings of 1920’s headgear. I just added a bit of light here and a bit of dark there, smudged around a bit and there she was! I thought she needed a dangly earring, so I hung what is actually a pendant on the edge of my easel and used that. Amazing how a bit of scribble can turn into something! I won’t part with it, and my son has claimed this painting when I die!

‘Featured’ in1 on 1: The Fine Art of Portraiture and Works On Paper – January 2009
Finished in the Top 10 of the Melbourne & Victoria Group ‘Art Deco Delights’ challenge – May 2009
Featured in the Painted Ladies group – June 2009
Placed 2nd in the Retro Painted Lady challenge in the Painted Ladies group – July 2009
Featured in Impressionist Art – Sept 2009

'Sepia Siren' belongs to the following groups:

* Painted Ladies *, Contemporary Pastel Painters (2 per day), First Things, Friends of RedBubble, Hand Drawn or Painted Art of Happiness or Joy, Imaginative Realism, Impressionism Café, Impressionist Art, Mature Woman, Realist Traditional Art, The Best of and THE SISTERHOOD Available for sale as

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'Sepia Siren' by Lynda Robinson
  • Helen Miles

    Helen Miles

    Wow Robbo – love this to bits! This is some doodle my dear – and you’re right she does look Art Deco-ish and very aloof. Beautiful!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Fanks Milesey. At the time I was so infuriated that I had used such a daggy piece of paper, and the frame had to be cut so carefully to actually fit it in without gaps at the sides! My framer did a fantastic job on an art-deco-ish type of frame, which is another reason why I want to keep it.

  • Mrswillow

    Mrswillow

    She is even more beautiful in real life. I am so pleased that you have kept this one in the family!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you my fantastic friend! Every time Hugh sees it he says “can I have it now?”

  • Lara  Cooper

    Lara Cooper

    Very lovely…she is intriguing. I immediately began to wonder who she was, and so read the explanation and see that she is completely created! Great story quality and very beautiful work.

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Lara – I cannot tell you how overjoyed I am that you have commented on my work, particularly because you are an artist whose work I greatly admire.

  • thepaintedsoul

    thepaintedsoul

    WISH my “scrappy pieces” turned out like this Lynda. You are outrageously talented. Have a good day.

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Fanks Yank! I always look forward to your comments. You never fail to bring a smile to my face!

  • Lee Wilde
  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you very much Lee. I am thrilled to little pieces!

  • Susan Kimball

    Susan Kimball

    What a wonderful work of art!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you so very much Susan.

  • Hidemi Tada

    Hidemi Tada

    Congrats Lynda again. very fantastic image and color of you.

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thanks my friend Hidemi – I am really surprised at the reaction to this piece of paper!

  • Mark Peterson

    Mark Peterson

    Nice work Lynda!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you Mark. I really appreciate your comment.

  • Helen Miles

    Helen Miles

    CONGRATULATIONS ROBBO!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-))

  • Lynda Robinson

    Lynda Robinson

    Fanks Milesey darling!

  • Vickie  Fisher

    Vickie Fisher

    Gorgeous, she turned out so beautiful, congrats on the feature!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you very much Vickie.

  • GEORGE SANDERSON

    GEORGE SANDERSON

    A great classic peice, Lynda, !!!
    Art-deco, describes it perfectly !

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you my good friend George! It is great to hear from you!

  • mscholl21

    mscholl21

    fabulous!!! Isn’t it funny how we make great pieces with scraps of paper.
    Maybe our true emotion comes out when we’re just messing around.

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thanks for the comment Michael. Yes, I guess sometimes we get a bit bogged down trying to make every painting worthwhile and maybe we need to just let loose and mess around more often!

  • marlaakajake

    marlaakajake

    Fluks can be the best as we can see from this one. I love this era and the gold
    headband contrasting her face along w/her earring is just beautiful!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thanks for the comment. Maybe we should try fluking more often!

  • neomecha

    neomecha

    i can’t stop looking at it. so lovely, really.

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    You are extremely kind. Thank you very much.

  • Marilyn Brown

    Marilyn Browncommunity host

    Beautifully rendered Lydna. This is really quite wonderful.

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    This is praise indeed coming from you Marily ‘cos I admire your work so much. Thank you.

  • Sophie Shapiro

    Sophie Shapiro

    Lynda this is absolutely beautiful! A piece that has caught my eye and I feel very inspired by it in this New Year! Wishing you the best for 2009!Sx

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you very much indeed Sophie for such a lovely comment. Best to you for 2009 also my friend…..

  • Antea

    Antea

    Wonderful portrait. Love it. Wishing you great creations and happy New Year!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you Antea. The same good wishes are returned to you…

  • rightasrain

    rightasrain

    Brown paper is wonderful to work on. Great painting!

  • Marie Magnusson

    Marie Magnusson

    this is just wonderful, very beautifully done

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you Marie. I really appreciate your comment.

  • Alison Jane Rice

    Alison Jane Rice

    beautiful pastel application, Lynda…her interior world is all the more revealed with her eyes closed…bellissimo!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you for a very perceptive comment allyi.

  • Alison Jane Rice

    Alison Jane Rice

    How beautiful that “she” has found her way into your son’s heart …

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Yes – I might have to give it to him before I die!

  • CindyG

    CindyG

    Your son has good taste – I thought this was a photograph when I first saw it. What a lovely “fluke” she is! (Actually I think she looks a bit like a Anjelica Huston)

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you Cindy. Yep, maybe there is an ‘Anjelica’ look. She also reminded me of an old school friend when I’d finished her!

  • Paul Starkey

    Paul Starkey

    Hi Lynda, I dont know how I misssed this!!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Hi Paul – I am glad you found her!

  • jacqleen

    jacqleen

    Stunning Art Work!!!! just wonderful….

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you so much. I really appreciate your interest, and your comment.

  • koop27

    koop27

    Wow for something like this to just “emerge” is just amazing! You really are a very talented, natural artist. I could picture this hung in a gallery with a huge price tag on it! =)

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Hi Koop person! – Great to hear from you and thanks for a lovely comment. I gave the painting to my son last Sunday! Thought it was probably better for him to take it than to have it stored away in my studio, especially after the fires! (I just discovered I put this in the wrong box, so forgive me for the long delay! I did reply, but you didn’t get it)

  • Lynne Mettam

    Lynne Mettam

    Startling! A wonderfully worked piece. I just love it.

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you for such a lovely comment Lynne, and thank you for taking an interest in my work. It is much appreciated.

  • Mrswillow

    Mrswillow

    Congratulations re finishing in the “Top Ten”! Well done Lynda !

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you dear Sandra.

  • Cool Designs

    Cool Designs

    Beautiful Work!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    I appreciate your interest in my work and for taking the time to comment.

  • stephanie allison
  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you very much indeed Staphanie! What a wonderful surprise! I am very honoured.

  • elenaoleniuc

    elenaoleniuc

    Congratulations Lynda on the feature, excellent work !

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    What a lovely surprise to find this feature today!!!! Thanks Elena.

  • Norval Arbogast

    Norval Arbogast

    Beautiful, your pastel technique is amazing, she literally shimmers.

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you very much Norval. What a great comment!

  • bernard lacoque

    bernard lacoque

    Merveilleux.
    Could have illustrated a Conan Doyle story in “the Strand Magazin” in the twenty’s.

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Why thankyou Bernard! What an amazing comment! She is adorning my son’s wall now!

  • amanda Rae

    amanda Rae

    wow..increadable…......

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you Amanda. I appreciate your comment and your interest in my work.

  • Patrick & Margaret Coughlan

    Patrick & Marg...

    Excellent work Lynda, Margaret x

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you for your interest in my work and for leaving me a lovely comment. Much appreciated.

  • aaric

    aaric

    wow, i thought she opened her eyes every moment…

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you very much for a great comment Aaric. Very much appreciated. Did she wink at you? I will have to speak to her about that!

  • Siamesecat

    Siamesecat

    Lynda this artwork is like WOW, I love it just love it..

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you very much Lilley. You are extremely kind!

  • redqueenself

    redqueenself

    This is wonderful! It looks like it was painted by Montgomery Flagg. Wonderful!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    What a great comment! Thanks heaps redqueenself.

  • stephanie allison

    stephanie allison

    Congratulations! Your image won 2nd place in the Retro Painted LAdy Challenge

    ♥♥♥♥

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    What a thrill! Thank you very much for letting me know.

  • Marion  Cullen

    Marion Cullen

    Congratulations on your second placement, a stunning piece of art work and most deserved!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you so much Marion. This was indeed a great surprise and I am extremely thrilled and honoured.

  • maria paterson

    maria paterson

    what a fabulous fluke!

  • John Dicandia

    John Dicandia

    Fantastic and striking! You are a superb artist! :)

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thanks heaps John for your nice comment, your interest in my work and for adding this one to your favourites and me to your watchlist!!! I am extremely honoured.

  • owlspook

    owlspook

    gorgeous (big smile)
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    now don’t be a stranger … come visit often at Creative Cards ... we’re looking forward to seeing more of your work
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    you also might like to check out the new forums too (big smile) especially the one on Promoting Our Work! (big smile)
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    AND don’t forget to read the groups messages – important stuff! (big smile)
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    ps. please remember NO PHOTOS or PHOTO MANIPULATION allowed in group .. AND only one posted card per day! thank you (smile)

  • Lynda Robinson

    Lynda Robinson

    Thanks! HUGE GRIN!!!!

  • Ginny Schmidt

    Ginny Schmidt

    Your portfolio is stunning, but this piece leaves me speechless. Alll I can say is wow. Amazing what you can do with four pastels and a piece of scrappy brown paper, which makes a perfect background by the way.

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thanks for a fabulous comment Ginny. Funny how when just playing around something happens! Maybe we try too hard sometimes.

  • Sinisa Saratlic

    Sinisa Saratlic

    Beautiful !

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thanks so much Sinisa.

  • Sharon Mau
  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thanks heaps Sharon. This is a wonderful surprise and an honour.

  • gerrardt

    gerrardt

    WOW—WONDERFUL & CLASSY!!!

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you Gerrardt!

  • RebeccaWeston

    RebeccaWeston

    Wow – wonderful work, Lynda – amazing XX
    Becca

  • sirenhill

    sirenhill

    this is great I love the tone and feel

  • Lynda Robinson replied

    Thank you for your lovely comment on ‘Sepia Siren’. Very much appreciated other ‘siren’!!!!

  • bev langby

    bev langby 5 days ago

    stunning work it does have a shimmer to it as John said …...

  • Lynda Robinson replied 5 days ago

    Thanks again Bev. My little ‘Siren’ lady is a personal favourite, and I’m glad she is staying in my family!!!!

  • Patricia Howitt

    Patricia Howitt 3 days ago

    Beautifully done, Lynda!

  • Lynda Robinson replied 3 days ago

    Thank you very much Patricia.

  • eon  .

    eon . 3 days ago

    Stunning

  • Lynda Robinson replied 3 days ago

    Thank you eon. I appreciate your interest in my work.

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art, deco, pastel, portrait and sepia