This painting is a true mix of East meets West, much like I am. The Eastern miniature style influences this piece significantly. The tree branch patterns are in gold & illuminate with light. The inspiration for this painting really comes from those marvelous creatures I've always been fascinated by & had a chance to live near around the world: gazelles, ibex, deer & of course birds.
I have been studying the deer that eat the flowers in my garden for a few years now. I never had deer around the Mediterranean where I previously lived, so it is always a pleasant surprise when one peruses our yard. While I was in the Negev desert this summer I was lucky to capture some photos of ibex on a cliff; they are truly elegant creatures!
i really love this one shirin! (and all of the others as well :)) it really comes to life with the leaping animals... the colors in the sky are incredible too
ReplyDeleteI'm running out of ways to describe how immensely beautiful your pieces of artwork are. Whenever I see a new image load, I always gasp in delight and revel in your imagination. You live in such an enchanting world of colour.
ReplyDeleteI'm away from the internet for just a couple of days, and LOOK at all the excitement that's been going on here on Limonana! Love it. (And can't believe you got up so close to that ibex--nice shot!)
ReplyDeleteoh pumpkin. bring that cute pet of yours when you come visit next, kay?
ReplyDeletelove the painting!
Oh wow - I LOVE IT - what a neat piece.
ReplyDeletenoosh- thanks so much!! sadly i need a better camera to get the colours a bit more accurate, it's more vivid in real life, & the light blue in the sky is a wee bit more aqua greenish than it shows up here.
ReplyDeletekrysta- you're so sweet! you are welcome to join me on my colour escapades anytime!
Elizabeth- thanks lovey! those ibex sure do love walking on some sheer cliffs too, but he was a darling, just lay his heavy head down & slept after i photographed him.
Amy- that ibex is not my pet, he smells much too much, but i'll bring my husband, he makes for a better guest.
please sir- kind of you to say so :o)
lookin good over here. i bet that guy would be so flattered to know he's featured in your work.
ReplyDeleteThat ibex! oh!
ReplyDeleteYes, indeed, they are such handsome and elegant creatures.
Oh I feel happy now. Those paintings are wonderful representations of the real thing...just MUCH more exciting colors. You are sooooo talented.
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ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your comments. Have been a little slack in terms of posting new work - caught up in my studies. But have new work coming over the next couple of days.
Love your blog by the way, so full of life and some beautiful shots.
Will link you to my blog now!
Tris.
wow ibex are fantastical!!! i want one.
ReplyDeletethese are beautifiul: painting, story, and photo...
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your wonderful comments!
ReplyDeleteI love the blue-ness of the sky. It really reminds me of the sky in Israel and the Middle East. Made me a bit nostalgic.
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