Monday, August 1, 2011

Tangerine Dreams - Summer of Color

It's our last color week of Summer of Color and that color is orange!  Not an easy color for me.  The only way I have ever been able to work with orange is to marry it with pink and maybe a little aqua and yellow. So I've done my girlie in hot pink to balance out the orange.




Tangerine Dreams

This has been a colorful journey and I'm glad I've been able to stick with it in it's entirety.  I've decided to do another girlie for green week even though I had done a different project for that week and I still need to do a brown girlie for the brown week I missed with my Dad's illness.

My plans are to make a Summer of Color art portfolio with all my girls in them.  These new girlies and the portfolio will be revealed within the next three weeks.  Kristin at Twinkle, Twinkle will be instructing us on how we are to present our projects.  Oh, and have I mentioned how fabulous she is?

I hope you are all enjoying the summer.  We've finally got our hot weather and some sun! Yay!  A couple of false starts but I'm hoping it's here for a good long stay.

You know what I like to say - keep the pens, pencils, crayons and paints flying and have a wonderfully artful week!

Forever in art,

Jessi xox

29 comments:

Heather Henry said...

Dear Jessi, I absolutely love your series of color. They are truly delightful. Will you make them into a series of prints to sell? I would definitely be interested in buying some of your pieces. I can't wait to see what else you come up with. I am so glad I got the chance to meet you through this event, I really enjoy visiting and seeing your amazing and beautiful artwork. You have a lovely spirit, as well. Have a blessed and beautiful week.

Janet said...

Your series of color girls would make great cards, too. I love each one of them....and most especially this one. Hot pink and orange just seem to want to be together.

linda (dots n doodles) said...

Hi Jessi, all your girls have been so wonderful and I agree they would make great cards and prints. Hot pink and orange certainly work together and I love the added touch of the butterfly. But it's those eyes again, they are so stunning.

Anonymous said...

they are beautiful each one and i agree they would make lovely cards,, I'm you newest follower!

Netty said...

Have loved seeing all your ladies and orange and hot pink work wonderfully. Looking forward to seeing your compilation. x

WrightStuff said...

What a great colour combination. She's so pretty. Maybe we should get my summer of colour girlies to meet up with yours. I'm sure they'd have a wonderful time chatting over a cup of tea or something stronger...

WrightStuff said...

I just noticed you called yours Tangerine Dreams too. Great minds....

Anonymous said...

Hi Jessi!!! LOvin this. Orange and pink are yummy together. I can't wait see the porfolio, it's really a great idea. Glad to hear the sun is breaking out. I know you love to garden. Torrance has been sunny, but sooo gloomy.
XOXO,
Maggie

Mandy said...

Jessi....it has been a wonderful ride and this lovely girlie you have done is wonderful..as have all your girls....its a little sad now its unofficially over isn't it?...and yes...kristin is wonderful and has hosted an amazing event....I love your girls character and her hair piece looks gorgeous...xxx

Kathryn Zbrzezny said...

Love your girls! You made orange look easy. I can't wait to see your completed book!! Your blog is a happy place...thanks! Kathy

Liette alias Pixelle said...

oh my friend Jessica...I adore each one of your creation...I like so much your style...feminine, sensible and unique...like you...see you later my dear...have a nice orange week...xxx

Unknown said...

Looking great Jess. I love the colours in this. Beautiful. =D

Šolanje na domu-Waldorf said...

She is fabulous! I would love to see all your girls together in one shot. :)

Lesley Edmonds said...

She is so beautiful and just full of colour. The background is amazing/ :)

Joanna said...

Jessi, I'm so glad to have *met* you through this summer of colour...I'm such a fan of your work, your girls are full of such colour & emotion! I look forward to continue following you through your artsy ventures!!

xo Joanna

Red Cat Cards said...

Oh this girl is perfect representation of the weather and season we're having here ! It's SOOOOOO HOT here... melting down everyday.. can't go one day without freeze :D I'm getting so hungry now as it's lunch time.. and this Tangerine Dreams makes me want to go get some fresh oranges and just eat whole bunch ! So deliciously beautifuly tangerinish ! Love to you, Jessi ! XOXOXO :D

Kristin said...

Another favorite! I LOVE your orange - and especially how it is paired with hot pink - one of my favorite combinations! Fabulous cheeks ;) xo

Diane said...

wonderfully stunning!!

Unknown said...

I like all your girls so far. I like how you added more colors to the background. I think it helps the orange form being too overpowering.

MeUpcycled said...

Hi Jessi! After being offline for over a month now, I'm finally starting to catch up. So sorry to hear about your dad's illness. I wish you and your family comfort and healing. It's remarkable how much you were still able to accomplish over the summer. The essence of each color really comes through. Your artwork SHINES with light, hope, and a healing quality all its own. Keep it up! Peace and strength, Karen

Anonymous said...

Another beautiful girl!

Daniele Valois said...

oh, out of all these girls, I think she is my favorite. Yes, hot pink does work well with orange. There is something about her face that draws me in. I can't figure it out, but I can't stop looking at her either! I have loved looking at all your work here!

Jenny said...

Oh Jessi, she is gorgeous... your faces are stunning... and am loving the pink and yellow... so pretty...

Jenny x

Fars Datter said...

Oooh, I love your Tangerine girl. She really is dreamy! :-)) The orange goes so well with the pink-yellow-aqua too! :-)

Teri said...

Orange with pink! Awesome combination.

E Makes Art said...

She is just gorgeous!! I love your creativity. And your colors on this are just darn YUMMY!!! Like a delicious summery sherbert!!

Have a great artsy week,
xoEsther

Jen @Sadie Inspired said...

She is beautiful. I love the bright colors and her pink cheeks! Orange looks great with pink doesn't it? Summer of Color has been so fun...to see all the creativity, read new blogs, and make artsy friends. :)

aimee said...

i love orange and this one is a beauty!

Kathy said...

She is beautiful..love the orange and hot pink together..It has been a wonderful Summer of Color... so nice to have met you thru it and enjoy your art..