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Painting of Disney’s “Iridessa”

April 30, 2010 By Colleen Jorgenson 14 Comments

I was thrilled when I got the commission to paint one of Disney’s fairies. Who doesn’t love Disney? And now that they’ve included characters of color, all little girls have princesses & fairies that look like them.

Some of you know my husband is black, which means all of most of our huge extended family are african american. Just some background about me so you know why a lot of my kids’ paintings are african american.

This painting is for my husband’s 2nd 3rd cousin. Lemme see – it’s his 1st cousin’s granddaughter, whatever that makes her. She’s 9 years old & had very definite thoughts about what she wanted. She gave me this picture to work from.

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She wanted to keep the yellow dress, but put it on a lilac background. We’re painting a focal wall in her room this color.

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It’s the fourth chip up – sort of a medium lavender.

She also pulled out her favorite towel to show me the blue flowers she wanted.

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I guess I’m kinda like the paint stores – bring me any picture and I’ll try and match it.

So first, I basecoated a piece of canvas with a lighter lavender. Then I chalked the outline of Iridessa.

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Often I take the picture to a blueprinter and have it enlarged to scale, then transfer the image with graphite paper. But for this, I hoped my sketching skills were up to par.

Next I started mixing to get the skin tones. Ugh. Double Ugh.

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I probably spent more time then I should have – but I do tend to obsess over skin tones – especially african americans. Throw in the fact that it was a cartoon picture, and that adds another element of difficulty. I just kept mixing and finally moved along.

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I dabbed on the darker lilac color just to add some depth & dimension to the piece. This won’t hang on the lilac wall in the room so it doesn’t have to be exact – but I wanted it to be close.

After I finished painting all the elements I wanted to add a little sumpin-sumpin.

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I outlined the fairy’s body with white mixed with Pearl Luster. Then I added Sparkle Glaze to the outline & her wings.

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And just for that something extra – Rhinestones!

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After all, she is a fairy!

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Right now she’s upside down on my work table while the glue dries on the seams. She’ll hang from a decorative rod. When we get it installed, I’ll post a pic.

Linking up to these fun parties! Let’s go take a peek and see what other crafty projects are there.

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Comments

  1. Kel says

    April 30, 2010 at 2:43 am

    WoW! You did a great job! My girls love the fairies. I’m going to have to show them your painting.

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  2. Denise says

    April 30, 2010 at 3:18 pm

    Stopping by from Trendy Treehouse’s Follow Me Friday. Already a follower. You are sooooo talented!

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  3. Brittany says

    April 30, 2010 at 8:28 pm

    New follower from friday follow.
    http://hiptips4u.blogspot.com
    good job!

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  4. Flory says

    April 30, 2010 at 10:37 pm

    I like your work…fantastic! sure i’d love to share some PS tips, i’ll arrange that for you!…i’m now following.
    see you around!
    flory

    Reply
  5. Rockin Momma says

    April 30, 2010 at 11:15 pm

    I’m a new Friday Follower! Visit me at http://www.rockindeals4you.com/?p=2690 and sign up for my newest giveaway!

    Reply
  6. Brandi @ Frugal Farmhouse says

    May 1, 2010 at 1:02 am

    returning the favor I’m your newest follower!

    Reply
  7. Liz says

    May 1, 2010 at 2:47 pm

    Oh she is beautiful! You did a wonderful job!!:)

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and visiting. Come by any ole time!

    ~Liz

    Reply
  8. Luschka says

    May 2, 2010 at 12:39 am

    Oh wow! Beautifully done! Asolutely love the sparkles

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  9. Mary Beth @ Live. Laugh. Make Something says

    May 2, 2010 at 6:58 pm

    absolutely delightful! so pretty and full of charm! Please accept my invitation to drop in at my place when you get a moment. I have become a follower and would be honored if you chose to do the same!

    Reply
  10. Fawnda says

    May 3, 2010 at 12:33 am

    BEAUTIFUL!! I love the sparkles!

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  11. Kristi Flanagan says

    May 4, 2010 at 5:04 pm

    Wonderful job! Love it!

    Thanks for planting your creative seed at Plant a Punkin Seed Party! Come plant again on Friday!

    Kristi
    Punkin Seed Productions

    Reply
  12. Stacey @ Fun to Craft says

    May 5, 2010 at 5:51 pm

    What a great job! I love how it turned out. Thanks for sharing at ‘Look at me, I’m SO Crafty!’ at Fun to Craft.

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  13. Al says

    May 22, 2010 at 6:36 pm

    This is fantastic, great job colleen

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  14. jeanette_huston@yahoo.com says

    May 30, 2010 at 1:42 am

    I am following you from Friday Follow;-)

    Thanks

    Jeanette Huston
    http://www.mommyblessingsinsmallbundles.com/

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