Frida
9×12 pastel on Tiziano paper.
Frida Kahlo once said she was no good at cooking, but if she wanted to be she probably could be because it was really all about what you are passionate about. I think that statement sums up what all of us artists feel. It is our passion that drives us to create, and what makes us better artists.
Frida belongs to the following groups:
1 on 1: The Fine Art of Portraiture , * Painted Ladies *, Feminine Intent (LIMIT TWO IMAGES PER DAY), Mature Woman, Moms 4 Art, Pets and People, Strictly Human Faces , THE SISTERHOOD and Works On Paper Available for sale asGreeting Cards and Matted Prints

Anni Morris
A lovely image of one of my inspirational artists :) ~ Anni
MoonSpiral replied
Ty Anni, I think she inspired a great many of us!
linaji
your work and your statement are very powerful combo..
MoonSpiral replied
I am so very honored by this! I think Frida represents many of the intents of your wonderful group!
F. Magdalene A...
This is incredible. I hate to say it but…I’ve seen paintings of Frida that don’t show her as attractive. You’ve given her the beautiful representation she deserves. Her life was hard and her work a “grotesque” showing of it. She was a true artist. I think she might really like this portrait. Wonderful job, certainly deserving of a feature.
Austin
MoonSpiral replied
I agree completely. In most of the photographs you find of her she is very beautiful, and yet the paintings always want to present her pain. I guess I understand that, but she also experienced beauty in her life.
DApixara
Absolutely stunning work!!!
MoonSpiral replied
Oh, thankyou so very much DApixara!
izzybeth
This lady is so wondeful. I love your rendering…
MoonSpiral replied
Ty izzybeth, I think many of us loved her work and can feel her pain and passion!
Les Smutz
Very good Frida likeness, I think she would approve!
MoonSpiral replied
Thanks Les, and no, I don’t think that Victorian mansion on the bluff is too much to ask for!!
Les Smutz
Hehe, me either. And while we’re at it, I would add a full staff of ‘help’ to keep it sparkling and a beautiful garden, you know…all the goodies for the leisurely life!
MoonSpiral replied
Yeah, go for it bro. I believe the Universe is more likely to fulfill our wishes when we are detailed about what we want!
helene ruiz
one of my favorite artists! fantastic!
MoonSpiral replied
I am very honored that you like this picture of Frida, as I feel like no one else chanels the spirit of her like you do in your work. You would definately be her favorite artist if she was here with us today!
helene ruiz
awe…..
Tahnja
such a beautiful tribute to a truly remarkable woman
MoonSpiral replied
Thanks so much Tahnja, and yes she was such a remarkable woman and artist.
Emma Wertheim
Well done! This is a joy to look at – you have really captured her essence. I love what you wrote too. I love Frieda’s work and what she represented as a female artist. I feel very inspired now! :)
MoonSpiral replied
That is what is so great about Red Bubble. We are all constantly inspiring each other! Thankyou for your sincere comment Emma!
Vickyh
The eyes tell a story. Nice work.
MoonSpiral replied
Yes, her eyes probably always gave away the physical pain she was in. I always thought it was fascinating that she was in such pain, but would still put a ring on every finger and dress the way she did. Thankyou Vicky for your lovely comment!
Jan Landers
lovely portrait of frida….you have captured her spirit so beautifully…..your work fascinates me….
MoonSpiral replied
Thankyou so much Jan for your encouraging words!
Kestrelle
a brilliant potrait of Frida, well done!!! :)
MoonSpiral replied
I am very pleased you like it Kestrelle. Thankyou for your comment!
Richard Murch
..You do justice to a great artist…. Thank you for posting this..
MoonSpiral replied
Aww, thanks so much Richard. That was such a nice thing to say!
Lee Wilde
Thank you for entering our PAINT THE PAINTER challenge and congratulations on making the TOP TEN!!
MoonSpiral replied
Many thanks to those who voted for me!!!!
Jewd
Beautifully drawn, she is one of my favorites too, its like she sat for you, you’ve bought her to life…
MoonSpiral replied
Thankyou Jewd, that is a beautiful compliment!!!
brettisagirl
i LOVE frida
MoonSpiral replied
ditto….
BiographyofRed8
a beautiful drawing of a strong wonderful womyn!
MoonSpiral replied
Aww, thanks. She was definately an intense spirit!!!
Astoreth
I think Frida would have loved this image of herself…she never did herself any justice in her self-portraits…..but this is wonderful!!
MoonSpiral replied
Oh thanks so much sweetie, I am honored by your words!!
kathleen
one of my main inspirations… I love her!
CherrieB
Freda is a very insperatonal women she went through so mutch and remained true to who she was. this is beautyful and truely remarkable
MoonSpiral replied
Thankyou so much Cherrie. I am so glad you like this portrait of her!!
cdcantrell
OOPS, sorry This is very nicely done really a nice piece .
Natasha Harsh
At this time- this is my #1 choice of the artwork you’ve presented on red bubble.
MoonSpiral replied
Thankyou so much Natasha, and thankyou for taking the time to read my profile…I am glad you like the Jung reference!!
Kirrill D'Kainn
... This is very powerful … a master work … !
Kirrill D’Kainn.
MoonSpiral replied
Wow, thankyou so much for your wonderful comment my friend!!!
BLYTHART
This is a lovely portrait of Kahlo. I enjoy reading about her and admiring her work and I have watched the Frida DVD twice so far. Here is proof that I like her too.
MoonSpiral replied
Thanks for showing me yours…very nice!!!(for some reason that sounded a little like…ya know…”I will show you mine if you show me yours”......) And you thought I was the one being subjected to your sense of humor….teehee!!
John44
This is all a bit ‘new’ for me.. but it is Art with a capital A.
Bye Monica..
John
:-)
MoonSpiral replied
You seem to be doing just fine John. I hate to disappoint you, but my name is not Monica….but you are welcome to keep calling me that if you like :o)
BLYTHART
Looks like I have competition in the cheekiness stakes :) In a world like ours I think we all need a sense of humour.
MoonSpiral replied
Indeed my friend!!!!!
John44
Noblesse Oblige.. I did mot see a name anywhere.. and ofcourse thats up to you..
I like your style! Bye
John
BLYTHART
Can we all call you Monica? Only teasing :)
MoonSpiral replied
Oh…you are going to cause me to bust a rib today at this rate!!!!
BLYTHART
Hey … if that was true we could deactivate all the nuclear warheads and just tell jokes to make the enemy laugh themselves to death :)
Lynette K.
Ah, Frida. She was the first artist whose work really caught my eye. Wonderful rendering of her. Your pastel work is amazing.
MoonSpiral replied
Thankyou so much Lynette, that was a very kind thing to say!!!
tracyxkeema
your work is absolutely incredible! i’m drawn into every picture, the colours, the expression, frida is particularly interesting to me, when my sister (evie3) first starting painting she came across frida and introduced her to me, i’m not an artist but i drew her face over and over, i loved selma hiyak’s movie portrayal of her, your pastel work here is simply the best i’ve seen x
MoonSpiral replied
You are simply too kind my friend!!! There are some amazing pastellist on here though that I am in complete awe of (Valerie Sims is one). I know Frida was a force of passion, how can you not fall in love with her? I love your writing by the way!!!
Lorena Maria
Wow i love it!!! shes my girl!!
MoonSpiral replied
Thankyou so much….she was amazing!!!!
Cynthia Lund T...
This is rich. It is a softer view of Frida in your thoughtful hands.
(I love all the stories you present with your work. Your depth and feeling shows.)
Shanina Conway
Stunning work, Frida is one of my favs and she was right…enough passion and you can be good at anything;)
stephanie allison
Congratulations! Your image placed in the TOP 10 in the Portrait of a Lady Challenge in the Painted Ladies group!
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Petra Pinn
beautiful portrait of an amazing, passionate artist
Karen Tillotson
Beautiful work…congratulations on your features!
Sally Omar
CONGRATULATIONS….YOU ARE FEATURED IN THE SISTERHOOD
PLEASE GO TO THE AMAZING SISTERHOOD FORUM TO SEE YOUR
WORK DISPLAYED!!!!!
Frances Perea
Very beautiful!
stephanie allison
Congrats! Your image is the inspiration for the Paint Frida Khalo Challenge
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stephanie allison 18 days ago
Congrats on placing in the TOP 10 in the Frida Kahlo Painted Ladies Challenge