Saturday, April 3, 2010

The Snow Walker

It is Saturday afternoon and I thought I would add a quick blog post.   I picked up a movie from my library called 'The Snow Walker' and loved it! The scenery is spectacular.  It is about a bush pilot who is asked to fly a sick inuit girl to a hospital, but the plane crashes. They are left to fend for themselves in the middle of nowhere.

I was sketching during this movie, and decided to do a painting based on the girl. Now it has been  4 months since I painted a figure. Any new readers to my blog probably think I only do whimsical ACEOs since that is what I have been showing lately.  I have been in a very long slump, and have no idea how it started or why.  I guess I let myself be discouraged, and then as the weeks, then months went by, it got easier not to do it.
So after the movie, I got out a wood panel, drew out my idea, and woodburned it. Of course after having done so, I see the small errors. Oh well, I'm a bit rusty, so I will continue and see what happens.

Sorry about the blurry image, not sure why my camera's flash isn't working.  The Inukshuk will be put in the background, I know how silly it looks in front of her head, lol!
This shows what my paintings look like before the fun stuff. I have no idea where I will go with it, I will probably simplify the background for now. I hope to have this done by tomorrow night. 
 It has been way too long since I painted, and it's time to get back to what I love to do best.

9 comments:

Kathy L said...

So far so good. This could turn out really cool. I love when artists get inspired like this!
k

Theresa MacNaughton said...

Wow - I like your sketch very much! Thanks for sharing information about the movie - I love discovering little-known films. :) Theresa

Lauren said...

This looks like it will be a great painting, I can't wait to see the final results :) ~Lauren

Marlene said...

Great start Pink, if it is anything like the one I have on my wall of yours it will be gorgeous.

apinkdreamer said...

wonderful sketch!!!
happy easter sunday!

Anonymous said...

This looks positively beautiful already. I know how you paint and can just imagine how stunning this art is going to be.
Lovely to see your process and thought behind it.
Sounds like such a good film to watch.
Hope your having an awesome weekend!

Hugs!

Julie

Alexandra MacVean said...

I've not seen this movie before. I'm going to have to check it out. You have a great start and I really love the owl. I cannot wait to see it completed. :)

Tammie Lee said...

I remember seeing this movie a long time ago, perhaps it is time to see it again. Your art looks like it is off to a wonderful start. I hope you share the finished piece with us.

Pam of Always Artistic said...

Wow how cool to see the before and after! She is beautiful! I will be watching for this movie for sure!