Archive for the 'Angels' Category

Recycle Plastic Bag Holder Doll

Published on February 19, 2010 in African-American Rag Doll, Angels, Art by black women, Crafts, Originals and Rag Doll. 2 Comments

I wanted something cuter than a regular plastic bag holder  so I added an African-American rag doll with angel wings to a bag I already had.  The doll itself is hand stitched and hand painted. I painted her skin with burnt umber oil paints then allowed it to dry. She was heat treated then sealed. I then added facial features and hair from a doll purchased forever ago. I have to say I like the finished product. I think what I like about her is she has a slight primitive appeal.  I really like primitive black dolls but for this project I only wanted soft prim.

My plastic bag holder is currently hanging by the door so I can remember to return the bags for recycling when I go back to the store.

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Watch Over Our Children

Published on January 8, 2010 in Angels, Art, Art by black women, Black Children, Butterflies, Children, Sunflowers and Visionary. 2 Comments

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Watch Over Our ChildrenIt usually doesn’t take me 7 or 8 days to complete one painting but it looks like this one will need even more time. Seven days now but I’m getting closer.

The painting shows a young African-American child walking through a field of sunflowers and wildflowers while being guided by an older Black angel.
Painting Details: The sky and flowing water meet and roll around her skirt into a field of flowers. There are two small butterflies floating above a sunflowers, one single white daisy. The child has small green leaves as trim for her clothing and is holding a tiny little flower.

I believe the final version will make a slight distinction between the sky and water. I may also add a few tiny details to the adult angel but other than that Watch Over Our Children is nearly completed.

Update:

Ah yes, it sometimes takes awhile but the end result is worth it.

Watch Over Our Children (final)

The colors have been changed dramatically as were the flowers but I like this version best.

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fma

An Experiment With Crayola Markers

Published on September 30, 2009 in Abstract Art, Angels, Art, Art by black women, Experimental design, Originals, Sketchbook diary and Sunflowers. 8 Comments

I had no idea I could use a basic crayola marker this way. All I did was draw a little of the picture then brush over it with a wet brush. Some of them I really liked but others I wish I’d done a few things differently.

sunflower. The Angel With Me .

flower power. landscape .

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In An Angel’s Arms

Published on August 15, 2009 in Angels, Art, Art by black women, ART GALLERY, Art Sale, Black Children, Digital Art, Faceless Beauty, Fantasy, Fantasy Gallery and Women. 0 Comments

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In Angel's Arms

This painting was originally titled “Birth of a Fairy” but as I looked at it longer she reminded me more of an angel than a fairy.

So here we have an African-American angel holding a child with her wings span wide as a shield. Her skirt comes down and paints the earth in vivid colors of blue, green and purple.

Art Title: In An Angel’s Arms
Art by: F. Magdalene Austin

VACATION

Published on June 24, 2009 in Angels, Art by black women, Fantasy, Fantasy Gallery and General. 0 Comments

_____________________ VACATION NOTICE ______________________

SUNDRIP – Art for Life will be on vacation until July 4th,2009.  This website may be updated with new art but all purchases through PayPal and my Etsy shop dated AFTER June 24th, 2009 will be processed in the normal fashion upon my scheduled return. All purchases dated BEFORE the vacation date will be filled according to the shipping policy. Prints, posters and cards are always available in my Redbubble shop. Thank you.

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What is Sundrip? Sundrip is hope that drips from the sun.

Take the breath of the morning sun and run. Take the fire of the morning sun and live. Dance with it. Laugh with it. Accept the hope that the new sun brings and never forget the blessings that drip ever so lightly.

The fairy in this painting stands slightly to one side but her goal is to stand in the middle where she will most benefit from the warmth of the sun. The painting above represents the purpose of Sundrip – Art for Life. Each piece is one step closer to the middle where every colour is clearer and every hope is brighter.

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F. Magdalene Austin