Winged Offering acrylic painting + Wise Woman body painting + Evolve Mushroom screen print

Happy Friday to all.<br /><br />I finally got my act together a posted a full version of my most recently finished painting.<br /><br />Winged Offering:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4795354286/" title="Winged Offering by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Winged Offering" height="420" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4795354286_3b1e4316c2.jpg" width="437" /></a><br /><br />14"x14" (box framed/gallery wrapped stretched canvas)<br /><br />Original acrylic painting by Chelsea Rose<br /><br />...and to think it all started with a sketch i found in an old drawing book of mine:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4665016537/" title="sketch by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="sketch" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4665016537_c6a5bc6897.jpg" width="380" /></a><br />....i have kept every sketch book i had all throughout middle school, high school and on into my adult years. I have them all ready at hand right next to my art table to skim through for inspiration- mostly finding them a goldmine to expound upon. I look at the books and see stored potential, stored energy eager to manifest someday into a newly executed drawing or painting. I also find it endlessly fascinating to look at the sketchbooks and see my style of drawing slowly morphing and changing direction. I am eager to see how my style changes in a few short years.<br /><br />I am about a weekends worth of work away from finishing another painting sparked by a drawing of mine. Painting will be based off of this pixie:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/3949350910/" title="Trinity by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Trinity" height="240" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2480/3949350910_d9c5f2c1d1_m.jpg" width="177" /></a><br />You can view process shots <a href="http://lucidrose.blogspot.com/2010/07/3-day-weekend-of-art-body-painting-art.html">here</a> of me working on laying the first foundations of acrylic color to the painting.<br /><br />I also wanted to share two more shots i posted from my Wise Woman photoshoot with the wonderfully talented and open minded Suzanne Owens-Duval:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4776660705/" title="Wise Woman by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Wise Woman" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4776660705_5115dc2195.jpg" width="372" /></a><br />Wise Woman<br />(body painting and photography by Chelsea Rose<br />Model:Suzanne Owens-Duval )<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4777289286/" title="Wise Woman by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Wise Woman" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4140/4777289286_f3b59e32a3.jpg" width="358" /></a><br />Wise Woman<br />(body painting and photography by Chelsea Rose<br />Model:Suzanne Owens-Duval )<br /><br />i had to post both of these because i wasn't sure if i preferred her wonderful regal profile or her full sweet face with such warm and intelligent eyes. Which do you prefer?<br /><br />Danny made a new screen of a recent design of his:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidopticlab/4785141703/" title="evolve by Lucid Optic Lab, on Flickr"><img alt="evolve" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4785141703_6cb0e25233.jpg" width="355" /></a><br /><br />Evolve<br />mushroom screen print and design by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/lucidopticlab">Danny</a>.<br />No doubt inspired be the amazingness of the world of mushroom, their extremely important role in life on this planet and the amazing amount of potential the organisms present. if you have not see this already check out this mushroom/fungi video: <a href="http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/paul_stamets_on_6_ways_mushrooms_can_save_the_world.html">6 ways mushrooms can save the world</a>.<br />...I am sure Danny will begin screen printing "Evolve" onto shirts very soon so feel free to send in custom orders!<br /><br />Peace n Love,<br />-Chelsea Rose

Winged Offering acrylic painting + Wise Woman body painting + Evolve Mushroom screen print

Happy Friday to all. I finally got my act together a posted a full version of my most recently finished painting. Winged Offering: 14"x...

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Queen Bead, my 12th body painting of the series!

I am thrilled and super exited to show off my most recent body painting and photo session.<br /><br />I bring you a powerful portrait study of a brave, wondrous muse, artist and all around powerful and beautiful woman: Queen Bead!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4783709352/" title="Queen Bead by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Queen Bead" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/4783709352_47c5b884e7.jpg" width="335" /></a><br />(body painting and photography by Chelsea Rose<br />Model: Queen Bead )<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4782208338/" title="Queen Bead by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Queen Bead" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/4782208338_992a7e5045.jpg" width="364" /></a><br />(body painting and photography by Chelsea Rose<br />Model: Queen Bead )<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4781579253/" title="Queen Bead by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Queen Bead" height="357" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/4781579253_c1b18d335a.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />(body painting and photography by Chelsea Rose<br />Model: Queen Bead )<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4783071483/" title="Queen Bead by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Queen Bead" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4783071483_e05ecb4376.jpg" width="335" /></a><br />(body painting and photography by Chelsea Rose<br />Model: Queen Bead )<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4781551845/" title="Painting Queen Bead by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Painting Queen Bead" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4781551845_3152f39193.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />(process shot taken by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/lucidopticlab"><strong>Danny</strong></a> )<br />Saturday was a hot one so as soon as Danny and I got to our shoot location, <a href="http://www.truthartspace.com/"><strong>T.Ruth Artspace Gallery</strong></a>, we cranked the AC. Queen Bead arrived around 10:30am and we got to painting after plugging in a few fans in the back of the gallery.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidopticlab/4783627794/" title="body painting in progress by Lucid Optic Lab, on Flickr"><img alt="body painting in progress" height="335" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4783627794_49e370726d.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />(process shot taken by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/lucidopticlab"><strong>Danny</strong></a> )<br />I was truly amazed at how quickly this body painting was finished. We got started around 10:30am and finished around 1:30pm, then took pictures till around 2:30/3pm.<br /><br />Queen Bead was my 12 body painting for this series/women's study and I am very pleased with the photos and how it all turned out.<br /><br />I was positively bursting with inspiration as soon as i met this woman a couple months ago at the art fair "Craft in the Village" in Vancouver WA. She was sitting at a booth with her son selling colored pencil and ink illustrations of powerful queens, empresses and goddesses. I was entranced by her persona and energy and couldn't help but run up and ask if she might be interested in modeling for my body painting women's study. To my glee she instantly seemed interested in the project saying it sounds like just the thing she needs for her CD/Album cover art! Turns out <strong>she is an inspired reggae singer- her stage name being Queen Bead. Listen to a few of her songs </strong><a href="http://www.myspace.com/lumarijah"><strong>here</strong></a><strong>. ( my favorite song of hers is the one called "Barefoot Healer")</strong><br /><br />I feel blessed to have her unique energy and beauty entered in to this project of mine- the universe works in mysterious and wonderful ways!<br /><br />More from this shoot to be posted soon.<br /><br />Much love,<br />-Chelsea Rose

Queen Bead, my 12th body painting of the series!

I am thrilled and super exited to show off my most recent body painting and photo session. I bring you a powerful portrait study of a brave,...

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The Sea Witch painting, my treasure map and another body painting photo

This week went by oddly fast.<br />I did manage to finish the painting i have been working for over two weeks now:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4407953070/" title="Sea Witch by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Sea Witch" height="500" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2797/4407953070_bdaa1cf043.jpg" width="375" /></a><br />18"x24"<br />original acrylic painting by Chelsea Rose<br />this image is a bit dark( im not the best color corrector. thats danny's expertise) but i wanted to share. A better quality photograph will be produced soon :)<br />but ya get the idea yea?<br />I then ended up reforming some of her arm tentacle to be more round and fluid vs angled. I also repainted the third eye to look more animal/reptile/cat-like. I added delicate tendrils to the background steming from her head dress. went over everything with more color and highlights. and then I was done. I finished it last night and took photos so i could share today on my blog.<br /><br />Now to start on a new painting this weekend!<br /><br />By the way. this painting was actually inspired by a lil mini canvas drawing i have listed in my etsy <a href="http://www.lucidopticlab.etsy.com/"><strong>shop</strong></a> right now. here she is, the original sea witch:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/3108696388/" title="Queen of the Deep by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Queen of the Deep" height="500" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3120/3108696388_02ca45f6c2.jpg" width="404" /></a><br />Sea Witch<br />4"x5"<br />original acrylic + pen and ink painting on canvas board<br />by Chelsea Rose<br />selling for $15<br />( comes with its own mini easel )<br />to view the listing or to buy click <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38487528"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong><br /></strong>so check out the <a href="http://www.lucidopticlab.etsy.com/"><strong>shop</strong></a> for more of my original mini canvas pen and ink paintings!<br /><br />I also wanted to share with you my "Treasure Map":<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4407225045/" title="treasure map by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="treasure map" height="500" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2715/4407225045_15f93491a6.jpg" width="451" /></a><br />i went to a wisdom circle at T.Ruth Art space(Portland Oregon) last weekend...<br />this time we were led through a "self realization and actualization" meditation that involved forming a goal or want in your mind...and then creating what they called a "treasure map" where you piece together with magazine clippings... what you want to manifest in your life.<br />it was fun. i hung mine in my lil home art studio area on what i call my "inspiration wall"<br />I think this is a great exercise for those who are wanting to exercise their personal power of manifestation. Its a fun project that can be done at home while listening to music or watching a good movie or it could be done in a group setting. But as the wise woman, leader of this exercise had warned us all- be careful what you put on your treasure map because these things tend to eventually end up shaping themselves into our lives!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4405142059/" title="tea time by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="tea time" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4405142059_d291e0a006.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />I took this picture of myself a couple days ago. I had the apartment to myself, was sipping tea and enjoying the feel of the sun coming through the window.<br />In this photo i am wearing a new choker that i got off of etsy from a really wonderful shop called <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/KMKostumes"><strong>KMKostumes/KMKDesigns</strong></a><br />here is a close up of the choker:<br /><img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.118344204.jpg" /><br />I love it!<br />We ended up trading for it. I got the choker and she got a print of my "Poetess" drawing : )<br />I love bartering!!<br />Be sure to check out her shop...its full of all sorts of lovely costume including hand sewn corset dresses, adorable bloomers, petticoats, bows and more!<br />...looking at her shop makes me want to play dress up.<br /><br />So thats it for now!<br />I will leave you with a picture of a quiet weekend moment:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4374103797/" title="this morning by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="this morning" height="235" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4374103797_88fc472eb8.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />making breakfast in the morning before rushing around portland.<br /><br />Much love to all, thanks for all the support!<br />-Chelsea Rose

The Sea Witch painting, my treasure map and another body painting photo

This week went by oddly fast. I did manage to finish the painting i have been working for over two weeks now: 18"x24" original acr...

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