Queen of Hearts (Off With Their Heads!)

Artist: Lynnette Shelley
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Queen of Hearts (Off With Their Heads!)

First artwork in a new series I am working on inspired by the book Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. In this iconic image, a beautiful but dangerous Queen of Hearts as femme fatale draws her finger across her throat to signify her threatening intentions.

“The Queen had only one way of settling all difficulties, great or small. ‘Off with his head!’ she said, without even looking round.”
-Lewis Carroll, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland “

Original artwork measures 19×25 inches, mixed media on gray Strathmore watercolor paper. This artwork took about twelve hours to complete over a two-day period.

View more of my artwork at http://www.lynnetteshelley.com

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Queen of Hearts (Off With Their Heads!) by Lynnette Shelley

rob2

She is a sleigh one . beautiful work.
Lynnette Shelley replied

Thanks Rob :)
Barbara Glatzeder

oh wow, she’s lovely! Love the colours and the patterns, as always (wow, that dress ..!!!) but especially the expression on her face … really wicked because she has such a sweet face but we know she’s serious about it.
Lynnette Shelley replied

Thanks Barbara. My husband was laughing at me because I kept smirking into the mirror trying to get the expression right but I am afraid I am not very good at making sly and devious faces lol.
Alexandra Felgate

Fantastic!! Look forward to seeing more from Wonderland :)
Lynnette Shelley replied

Thanks Alexandra. I am probably doing the cat next.
SnakeArtist

That looks great, really well done.
Lynnette Shelley replied

Thank you :)
AnitaInverarity

Ooooo She is wonderful Lynette !!! The colours, her dress and hair, all the details (awesome). I like how she is subtly evil (I wouldnt mess with that gaze).
Cant wait for more xxxx
Lynnette Shelley replied

Thanks Anita :) I’ll probably be doing the Cheshire Cat next
ronny2009

stunningly beautiful piece of work….
LindaAppleArt

Certainly looks like you!! great composition and detail!
Lynnette Shelley replied

heh. I’m afraid I can’t my hair to do anything remotely like this. lol.
Thanks Linda.
doreen01

Wonderful details in this composition! Great!
Lynnette Shelley replied

Thank you Doreen. I am flattered you think so.
SHRyan

Beautiful and vivid work Lynnettexx
Lynnette Shelley replied

Thanks very much!
kevinmawson

Beautiful work!inst fav!

km.
Lynnette Shelley replied

Thank you Kevin
Frances Perea

Wonderful painting!
Lynnette Shelley replied

Thank you Frances
Ming Myaskovsky

And she’s wicked awesome, so gorgeous portrait, love the moody atmosphere you’ve painted is just wonderful!!:))
Lynnette Shelley replied

Thanks Ming ;)
kimbaross

Love it, brilliant
Lynnette Shelley replied

Thank you :)
theleglog

i love the patterns and colors you used. overall well done, its great!
Lynnette Shelley replied

Thanks so much! i am working on the Mad Hatter now
BLYTHART

Depicting Alice characters in the Celtic style is unique so far as I know. I’m loving this series of yours.
Lynnette Shelley replied

Thanks so much Dave. I finished the White Rabbit last night and I’ll be uploading today. It’s my husband’s favorite of all my other artwork, so we’ll see what others think.
benJammin

Wonderfully Amazing!
bubbleblue

Excellent
Lynnette Shelley replied

Thank you!
Anastasiia Kuc...

very nice!
Lynnette Shelley replied

Thank you Anastasiia
Tahnja

wow, totally brilliant work!
Lynnette Shelley replied

Thank you Tahnja. I am glad you like it
catherine walker

so fabulous..I love this .well done!
Lynnette Shelley replied

Thank you Catherine~
linaji

your beauty in weaving my eye around your work with tones to die for and the depth of your story.. she.. is amazing!
Stephanie Smith

Great, unique take on this character! The Alice books are among my favorites, can’t wait to see the whole series!
Lynette K.

Lynnette, this is absolutle wonderful. Love that iconic twist to it…her hair, jewelry and dress bits have a certain pressed metal look to it, kind of reminds me of the Spanish icon work in New Mexico.
arteology

so great, moving and inspiring, i truly admire your style greatly, bravo, gallo
margotmythmaker 9 days ago

wow-what a beautiful and mischievous face! Lynnette-your work is so captivating-and I love pretty much anything Celtic. I “break for knot work” So I will be tuning into your site again and again I am sure. :~~) Best~~ Margot
Lynnette Shelley replied 9 days ago

Thanks Margo! Please stop by my group, 21st Century Celts if you are into Celtic artwork at all