April 07, 2009

i will protect you

I will protect you

{detail of an 18 x 24 in.}

Exploration in painting. Last night I sat down with one painting in mind, and then this character came out. It was almost as if, whoever this is, insisted on making an appearance. And you read the size correctly. 18 x 24 inches. Honestly, it’s been so long since I’ve painted on a larger wood canvas, I completely forgot how liberating it is. You can move your entire arm to put the brush strokes on the painting. Usually I’m cramped over a tiny, tiny piece making sure I don’t sneeze while I’m painting a thin line. All I know is I LOVE to paint more than I ever have. Sometimes, I honestly think I am still so much at the very, very beginning of all that I want to explore. Like I’ve barely even scratched the surface.

Comments (12)

just want to say how much i appreciate your authenticity marisa. i share your joy in painting, and it's nice to hear that joy expressed by another. thank you.
I am so glad that your joy for painting hasn't ever diminished- in fact if anything it sounds like it's growing!! :D
Em x
This one is beautiful!!! Then again all your paintings are beautiful:)
I love those eyes!!
awesome painting Marisa! This must be for you upcoming show? If I make it to LA, I'd love to go check it out. Karin
Hi, I love your illustrations, they are amazing !!!!!!

Cheers.
I love it, those eyes are so calm and inviting and reassuring. Love that you are painting BIG too and having fun branching out.
Oh.... the eyes remind me of my little baby Nicolas. Sigh. This is a very warm and peaceful image.
Marisa, i love it!! This is such a warm and peaceful image! It's nice to see you paint big! Have a merry happy day and love to you!
I love it all. Everything you paint has such a sweetness, it must echo your spirit. I'm so glad that you love it so much and that the well hasn't run dry.
How adorable. I love it!
so cute I love your paintings xxx