Sunday, April 25, 2010

Deborah

I've been working on this painting for a couple of weeks. I had so many attempts that just didn't look right, and it wasn't until I glued her down on the wood, that I noticed this time I had made her neck a little long! Yikes! It was fun painting her and using my molding and crackle paste. Deborah is who I was named after, and I've always found her story to be interesting. She was a judge who was also a mother...hence the title, working mother! I think she may have taken her kids to work with her and that's why she met people out under the trees, but that's just my idea, and not exactly what it says in the Bible. You can check out her story in Judges in chapters 4 and 5.

My irises are blooming next to my mail box and they look so pretty! I transplanted them last year, so I wasn't sure if they would bloom this year.


Have a wonderful Sunday everyone!

12 comments:

Art by Darla Kay said...

Oh, I love long necks! She's beautiful!! Thanks for visiting today :)

Doris Sturm said...

I like the peacful impression on Deborah's face and I'm a big lover of trees, so this painting looks really good to me.

I love your Irises. They are so lovely!

Happy Sunday to you too :-)

Bren Graham Thebeau said...

Love how expressive she is, soulful. I suspect you're right about taking the kids to work with her :-)
Glad you dropped by my blog, looking forward to getting to know you through your art and blog.

Alexandra MacVean said...

Your Iris' are beautifyl, Deb. Wow! I need some flowers for my little porch/patio.

And your painting is amazing. You've done a great job on it/her. She is beautiful.

Delwyn said...

Hello Debbie

It is nice to have met you and been able to come and visit your lovely Deborah-of the long neck, which makes her especially beautiful...

Happy days

Kaili Ittensohn said...

I love her neck and I think it adds interest that to not be perfectly proportioned. Its a great painting!

Azure Accessories said...

Funny isn't it how we are so critical of our own work, when others see nothing but the beauty in it & beautiful Deborah is!!!

Your iris are equally as beautiful...such vibrant colors!
Cheers

lori vliegen said...

all of your patience with your artwork paid off....it's fabulous!!! and your irises are stunning!!! :))

Nicola said...

Hi Debbie, congratulations you are the winner of my 200th post giveaway (Autumn girl pendant). I shall email you on your email address in your contacts. :0)

Nicola said...

oh and I wanted to add, love your painting very beautiful piece x

Flor Larios Art said...

I like long necks! Lovely work!

Nicola said...

Hi Debbie just wanted to make sure that you received my email? I sent it to your contact email that you have in your contact informantion :0)