Saturday, February 20, 2010

Nostalgia


Maybe it's the antique tones I did with the shading here but Nostalgia / Nostalgic really comes to mind when I see this girl.

5 x 5 canvas

11 comments:

Debbie said...

Hi Darla! She's pretty and I love the soft colors you used.

Silke Powers said...

She is so pretty and looks like she is looking at something in the past that none of us can see. Nostalgia is the perfect word for it... Love those colors!! Hugs, Silke

Unknown said...

oh wow Darla!!! this is fantastic!!! what a wonderful painting...well done!!!

Hugs
Diana

Vicki/Jake said...

Love this one Darla. Know what word came to me? Melancholy...
She's beautiful.

~Vicki~

Colleen - the AmAzINg Mrs. B said...

wanna know what comes to my mind? PERFECTION! I love all yopur work, you know that, but I'm really loving your pretty little ladies!

Unknown said...

Beautiful portraits!!!!
Hugs

Maite

Manon said...

Marvelous painting, Darla!! The colors are so soft and romantic!!

Jennifer {Studio JRU} said...

She is beautiful... I love the dark tones! Nostalgia is a perfect title!

Plumrose Lane said...

I'm just now making my way around to catching up with blog friends. I hope you're doing well and enjoying the end of winter! Your newest darling is just beautiful!
♥Sharon

Val's Dragonfly Whimsy said...

Beautifully painted Darla - love the soft muted colours!

Serena Lewis said...

WOW! She's so delicate-looking and the antiquing does give a feel of nostalgia...lovely work, Darla!