Saturday, 31 January 2009

Illustration Friday - Flawed



A flawless beauty?

It all rather depends on who is looking, don't you think?

As the marvellously eccentric writer and critic Marguerite Young said, "All creatures are flawed, but out of the flaw may come the universe."

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33 comments:

  1. Debra Keirce31 January 2009 at 05:37

    Beautiful, flawless painting, Tessa! Not to get all philosophical, but I rather prefer to think that all creatures are perfect. What we perceive as flaws are really perfections.

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  2. Valerie Lorimer31 January 2009 at 05:40

    This is beautiful! Love all the colors.

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  3. soulbrush31 January 2009 at 06:01

    she is absolutley perfect. hugs from me.

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  4. Jinksy31 January 2009 at 07:25

    Bold and beautiful - but I wish I could stop looking at the goofy mutt in the foreground. Have I got my eyes in back to front today, perhaps?

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  5. Nicky Linzey31 January 2009 at 08:10

    This is stunning, love what you've written too.

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  6. La Feroce Bete31 January 2009 at 08:23

    I think it's beautiful.

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  7. Paula Suter Photography31 January 2009 at 08:45

    This is absolutely gorgeous! I love it.

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  8. Vanessa Brantley Newton31 January 2009 at 08:58

    Ain't that the truth!!!! This is certainly a flawless beauty indeed! Tess your eye for color is just... just... FLAWLESS!!! yes I said it he he he! it is. I just love your work. Amazing, strong and beautiful, just like you!

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  9. Coreopsis31 January 2009 at 09:42

    Beautiful painting--and I really like that quote.

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  10. Irene31 January 2009 at 09:44

    Another beautiful painting by you. You are truly blessed by talent. I am envious, even though that's probably a sin.

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  11. Elizabeth31 January 2009 at 10:09

    This picture is, indeed, flawless!
    such colors
    such poise and balance
    such a delight for the eyes

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  12. Abigail Kraft31 January 2009 at 10:24

    Beautiful painting! I must say, I agree that humanity is flawed--and from that truth is born beauty. Because beauty is born in a perfect Savior and Creator...in our flawed existence, His perfection is made so much more beautiful and brilliant. Your painting actually translated into that illustration very well in my eyes. The silhouette of the woman is done in black, creating a stark contrast to the bold and beautiful colors of the foreground.

    Thanks for sharing this. It's a very thought provoking subject--I am thoroughly convinced that Jesus Christ is the reason for flawless beauty even among a flawed humanity.

    In His arms,
    --Abigail

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  13. Renee31 January 2009 at 14:42

    Flawless that is how I think of you. I am sure wild and crazy and amazing and fun and serious and flawlessly perfect.

    Your writing is beautiful Tessa, your comment on my blog is like poetry.

    xoxo

    Love Renee

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  14. Anonymous31 January 2009 at 14:56

    This is absolutely breathtaking! Flawless, indeed!

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  15. Rosaria Williams31 January 2009 at 18:26

    Oh yes! Well said. Aren't imperfections just unique traits, like DNA markers that gave Life so much variety?

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  16. Lori ann31 January 2009 at 19:04

    oh! one more fabulous painting Tessa! Could this be Zuri's sister??
    xx lori

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  17. Elizabeth Parsons31 January 2009 at 20:39

    bold, bodacious, beautiful, boutiful, brilliant!

    eBeth

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  18. david mcmahon1 February 2009 at 00:26

    S T U N N I N G

    That is an absolute traffic-stopper

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  19. Maithri1 February 2009 at 04:03

    Breathtakingly beautiful my dear friend,

    And amen to your reflections on flaws...

    Your thoughts made my mind fly to the words of the late John Updike who said:

    "The universe is perfectly transparent. We exist as flaws in ancient glass".

    To be human is to be Flawed

    and Beautiful.

    Much love to you dear friend,

    M

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  20. Hana Njau-Okolo1 February 2009 at 07:13

    Tessa,

    What an absolute beaut!!

    Mama Shujaa.

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  21. guillermo1 February 2009 at 07:14

    Beautiful colors and silhouette

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  22. Merisi2 February 2009 at 00:37

    This is one brilliant picture! :-)
    Flawless painting. ;)

    Congratulations on winning David's Post of the Day award!

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  23. San2 February 2009 at 06:08

    Your subject reminds me of a goddess risen from color itself. I am now wanting to read more from Marguerite Young.

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  24. Pea2 February 2009 at 07:03

    beautiful colours !

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  25. adrienne trafford2 February 2009 at 08:20

    so completely gorgeous!

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  26. The Egel Nest2 February 2009 at 11:01

    Art is always subjective...but I think it is beautiful... :)

    Found you through David's blog!

    Bradley
    The Egel Nest

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  27. Sandi McBride2 February 2009 at 16:24

    Just beautiful! I love this piece. Congratulations on Post of the Day mention at David's!!
    Sandi

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  28. Susan English Mason2 February 2009 at 20:53

    Perfect, absolutely beautiful.

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  29. Gai2 February 2009 at 22:14

    well this is bold, colourful, bright and yes, beautiful, the contrast of colour is excellent.

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  30. Patricia4 February 2009 at 05:59

    I've arrived via David's blog. What a beautiful and vibrant painting. Thanks! Be blessed!

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  31. Unknown4 February 2009 at 06:36

    always a feast for the eye, your colorful sunbathed paintings
    have a great day
    greetings from cold Paris

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  32. Sass4 February 2009 at 10:00

    Is it myth or don't all persian carpets have a persian flaw - it's what makes them so highly valued.

    That's a beautiful picture.

    Thanks for calling by my blog with such a positive vibe.

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  33. The W.O.W. factor!4 February 2009 at 20:20

    Every new picture you present,Tessa, I show my hubby and tell him this is the best yet!
    I LOVE your paintings and the stories they relay through the colors! I see no flaws in anything about you or your passions!
    Barb

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I absolutely LOVE reading your comments. I just can't begin to tell you how much I appreciate the time you take to read my posts. To paraphrase Shakespeare - "I can no other answer make, but, thanks, thanks and thanks again."