Push Me Higher
Portrait of a little girl on a swing with her cabage patch doll. This little girl lived across the street from me at the time I did this piece..She is about four years old, watercolor pencil and water color on coquile paper . I add water as I go with the pencils but don’t get it too wet..I spray it lightly when finished and use a blow dryer
I used Coquille paper 3ply…Cold press it has a stiple surface and is predictable meaning no surprises. It helps me achieve the effect I want and is very durable. It’ plays a big part in my images. I like to get as much depth as possible in my work…I achieve this with light and contrast in my color..People also identify my work wilth the color that I use..It has kind of becomes a trade mark . I also strive to have a unique quality in my art…. Something all of my own.
This piece hangs in a Doctors Office in Sick Kids Hospital…It was a lot of fun to do…She was having such a great time on that swing I had to capture it on paper. I like to capture movement in my work and a feeling of part of my subject…Who they are…a part of their personality…Something you can take away with you after viewing such as a feeling of happiness..You can tell she loves her doll very much because it;s on the swing with her…I use props a lot in my art work of children..This way when the child sees the art work she can identify with it by seeing their doll or teddy….My work appeals to various kinds of people especially children or places children will be.
Push Me Higher belongs to the following groups:
1 on 1: The Fine Art of Portraiture , ! 100% !, All Soft and Cuddlies !!, Art and Stories Made For Children, Children-The Power of Raw Emotion , Coloured Pencil Art, Dimensions, Fine Arts, First Things, Good News Group - Sharing & Caring, Hand Drawn or Painted Art of Happiness or Joy, ImageWriting (2/24), Imaginative Realism, Painters In Modern Times, Pencil Drawing (2 per 24 hrs), Realist Traditional Art, Special Moments and Watercolour-Pencil Art Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints and Framed Prints

linskudd
Wow. That’s totally amazing. Instant fave. I love it.
Margaret Harris replied
Wow ! I love your work too….Beautiful photography and very interesting.
Simon Aberle
That’s a great portrayal of the element of fun!
You’ve done a brilliant job.
You should enter this into the group
Children – The Power of Raw Emotion
Marion Chapman
Gees, you are good at portraits. this is wonderful.
ps. For acceptance into Works on Paper, you need the paper details.
Margaret Harris
Thankyou.. and thanks so much to those who voted for this piece
Dyle Warren
Your images are amazing Margaret!!
Rosemary Scott
I’m sure her parents love this!! Do they have a copy? This is amazing…. I’m sorry I’m not saying anything too profound…. I just can’t find the words!
ISMAIL ALAOUI ...
totally a beautiful full of joy !
Ilunia Felczer
beautiful work!!! goes to my fav….
RhondaR
Hi Margaret ,just love this, brilliant work. I have a photo of my grandaughter on the swing with the exact same expression of joy on her face.
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou very much Rhonda
abfabphoto
awwww, this is so precious :)
abfabphoto
I still have my cabbage patch kid dolls LOL
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou very much …my daughter still has hers to…They got so popular even my son wanted one..lol
Scott d'Almeida
stunning;
Margaret Harris
Thankyou
shaneran
wonderful !! you have really shown the delight of a child on a swing !! and with her holding her doll makes it seem more lifelike !! I really love your work !!
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou Shaneran…I appreciate your complliment!!
Rhenastarr
Pure uninhibited joy. Nothing else is as wonderful as the laughter of a child.
Margaret Harris
You got it…Thankyou Rhenastarr!!
Valerie Simms
Fantastic! Makes me smile :)
AnitaInverarity
Congrats on your most deserved win xxxxx
Simon Aberle
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou for the “Feature” 1 on 1 Fine Art of Portraiture!! Thankyou Simon x x
Margaret Harris replied
Simon..you just blew me away! I’m in tears here…the wonderful things you said about me…Thankyou…I’m really honored ..Thankyou for the feature an making me a featured member..”Big Hugs!!” x x
TomWard
Love this, Margaret! Congratulations! Well done!
Simon Aberle
You deserve it Margaret, you are a real talent xoxo
Margaret Harris replied
I really appreciate this Simon..Thankyou!!!
Lynda Robinson
HUGE ENORMOUS GIGANTIC CONGRATULATIONS on the challenge win and the well deserved ‘featured artist’ status Margaret! All You work is just wonderful! XO
Margaret Harris
Lynda…you are so sweet! Yes this morning it caught me off guard and I got a little emotional….Simon said some really wonderful things to me …then Cathy did and now your doing it too.! I really appreciate all your support Lynda…Redbubble is a great place to build your self-esteme that’s for sure…and yes we have worked hard haven’t we Lynda…you have the talent but you have to develop it and that takes time and a lot of effort….Thanks Lynda x x x
crispur
Congratulations Margaret, your work is stunning and you are a very deserving winner. You have captured pure joy with your portrait and it makes me smile just to look at it.
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou so much for your wonderful compliment! I’m happy that it made you smile xxx
Alice McMahon ...
Congrats Margaret! Yours was one that got my vote! Joyful work
Margaret Harris
Your so sweet! Thankyou and thankyou for your vote xxx
Tezz
Absolutely gorgeous Margaret…..I’d say this is the most charming, endearing, cutest painting of a little one I’ve seen…...
Margaret Harris replied
Hi Tezz Thankyou for the great compliment…I do a lot of kids…look through my portfolio there are quite a few and I made a whole calendar full of them ..color and BW Thanks again you just did wonders for my self esteme!! xx
karmym
a wonderful painted image, like how you show the happiness in the girls face.
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou Karmym for your compliment and ya I too believe in the pursuit of happiness !!
Janis Zroback
Congratulations..you have been featured in the First Things Group
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou for the “Feature” First Things..!!..Thanks Janis xx :))
joyousmoon
So beautiful! Gorgeous! Congratulations on your feature!
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou Pamela :)
sneha
asuaual, this is awesome!! u r an awesome artist dear!
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou so much Sneha…your comments are always appreciated…This little girl was my neighbour…she was so sweet. :)
Gabby87
OMG…........................ So so so very cute and nice work too!!!
=D
Margaret Harris
You always say such nice things Gabby..it’s appreciated :)
Novice
I would love this one to go in the good news group..you are so very talented but it is also lovely enough to cheer anyone
RJP061462
as uasual….”brilliant”
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou Reed :)
Sharon Mau
A cabbage patch kid, look at that!! LOL And the smile on the little girls face is priceless! This is so adorable Margaret, I love it!
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou Sharon your compliment is appreciated:)
Sharon Mau
Congratulations on your feature in Dimensions
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou for the “Feature” Dimensions Group!!
Carol Clifford
Margaret, this portrait is so full of joy. Congratulations. It is just great!!!
Margaret Harris
Thankyou so much Carol :))
coppertrees
Margaret this painting has been used to start a challenge in, Art and Stories made for Children.
Your art with kids are delightful,stop in and look at the tee challenge coming up.
Vickie
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou Vickie for the lovely compliment :)
coppertrees
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou for the “Feature” Art and Stories Made for Children !!
Marilyn Brown
Congratulations on in the top ten of the PiMT challenge
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou so very much for votes in Unsung Challenge!! Thankyou PiMT Group :)
Lynda Robinson
Congratulations on winning the ‘Your Best Work’ challenge to Margaret. You are on a ROLL! XO
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou so very much Lynda…These challenges are always a nice surprise…You haven’t done bad yourself lately. xxx
Blended
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou for the”Feature” Hand Drawn or Painted Art of Happiness and Joy !!
Jenni Atkins-S...
Margaret Harris
Thankyou Good News Group C.S. and to all those who voted for Push Me Higher !! :0)
Abbie West
This is such a wonderful piece! Beautiful work!
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou so much Abbie :0)
Chelsy Rose
Exuberant Joy in a time capsule.
Margaret Harris replied
Thankyou so very much Chelsy..xxx
Crowmanic 17 days ago
ANNETTE HAGGER 17 days ago
Amazing work, so detailed, your very talented….anna : )
Margaret Harris replied 17 days ago
Thankyou Anna !
fuzonlab 16 days ago
simply a marvel… unbelievably superb… congratulations on the features ma’m… :-)
Margaret Harris replied 16 days ago
Thankyou Fuzonlab :0)