She’s come undone
She didn’t know what she was headed for
And when I found what she was headed for
Mama, it was too late
The Guess Who
The title of this painting was inspired by the Guess Who song lyrics , but unlike the song, it’s not too late for her. This painting is about liberation. It’s about breaking free from things that hold one back. So in this instance “coming undone” is a positive unravelling…
As I finished this first paragraph, I heard a crash. I walked in to the other room and there she was on the floor. I exhaled as I noted she landed face up, and except for smeared paint on one of my chairs, she appeared undamaged. All I could say was “Whoa!”
This artwork was completed with a palette knife built up over several layers. The paint is so thick it will take about a month for it to dry to the touch, and many more months before the entire piece is cured.
Here’s a bit of detail around the eye, and a zoom in of her face… they would would make fun abstracts:
I’ve had strong feedback from everyone who walks in the studio, and the piece sold before it was even finished to a psychologist down the hall.
Prints and cards are still available. Click here for options…
She’s Come Undone
24x 30
Sold
To see the evolution of this painting, please visit my two previous blog posts:
http://shannongrissom.info/2012/art/unmasked-work-in-progress/
http://shannongrissom.info/2012/art/work-in-progress-unmasked-part-ii/
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Very Nice.. I want to be Undone Please! Make me famous !!
Thank you and LOL Bill! I would be happy to do a commissioned piece :O))
LOL Bill!
It is a great piece, Shannon. I’m not surprised you sold it already.
:O) Thanks so much Cheryl! I so appreciate that some appreciate my um wild side :O)
Wow, it’s really beautiful. I wish I had your kind of talent
Well done!
Gayle
Oh Gayle, thank you so much!
hi there shannon
you are a very beautifull artist and person (that is my own personal opinion) i also think you are the prettiest and of course the best qualified to help them start a change in thier lives for those trying to get a foot in the door you are there best bet,,,
keep up the good work.
lol
sam
american in germany
Awwwwww thank you Sam!
Okay, this is freaky. I just posted that very same Guess Who song on my Groovy Reflections page on Google+ (no, it’s not a joke)…Great painting! And I love the zoom in pics…they DO make awesome abstracts.
Gerry~ Huge grin and WOW MAN! Thanks! Will go check out your page :O)
I saw that you were! I know you posted the blog before I posted the song, however, I just saw your blog a short while ago!
We must have heard each other :O)
Yep! Hope you circled my page…it’s just getting started on G+ actually…it has a strong following on FB and Twitter…
I see you there on G+ but it only says “ignore” …nothing about circling back! Very strange.
I tried to leave G+ and now it’s very wonky…
I love the close up shot of the eye, that in and of itself is an awesome piece of art. I love the completed piece as well. So much depth.
Thank you so much Sarah!
Perfect! Love it
Thanks Janet!
Love the painting, and just thinking about that song takes me back in time… great stuff Shannon, cheers, T
Thanks so much Trace!