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When The Light Comes

Published on July 5, 2009 in Art, Art by black women, Black Children, Children, Digital Art, Innocence Gallery and Visionary. 4 Comments

This is the  sister painting to Night Hold.

When the Light Comes

The close up view shows rays of chaotic color held back by light. Her hand also pushes it back while the other reaches for what she needs and longs for.

When the Light Comes detail

The child is not afraid, she’s been waiting for her shining light to come. It’s not an end nor is it somewhere far away. She walks into hope right here, right now on the earth we know.

Night Hold is pictured below.

Night Hold

Art title one: When The Light Comes
Art title two: Night Hold
By: F. Magdalene Austin

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Storyteller

Published on June 22, 2009 in Art by black women, Art Sale, Black Children, Children and Faceless Beauty. 1 Comment

Two young children sit close to their grandfather and listen.
“Grandfather, tell us again.”

Storyteller

Painting details: A grandfather sits close with one child on the left and one on the right. His hair is snow white, his skin solid black as is the skin of the two children. His robe is long and kingly. Each figure is featureless but not faceless. There’s a strong cobalt blue background with green, salmon and cream accents. This is a touching family moment between a grandfather and his grandchildren while sitting a top a hill in the open air.

Art title: Storyteller V2
Art by: F. Magdalene Austin

Handmade Doll Tutorial

Published on May 28, 2009 in African-American Rag Doll, Art by black women, Black Children, Children, Crafts, Experimental design, Originals and Rag Doll. 0 Comments

Joy the Sunflower Girl

Joy the Sunflower Girl is different from the dolls I’m use to making. I wanted to try something a tad bit different. Instead of a doll with a more formal look I added an extra  large smile and a different type hands and legs.

When I first started making dolls I had such a difficult time getting the head to stand up. It was floppy and all over the place.  Since I’m not good with tutorials or patterns I had to figure out on my own how to do this.  Below is a short, rough tutorial to assist with your handmade rag doll’s head so it doesn’t flop around.

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Splash – Chase the Rainbow

Published on May 26, 2009 in Art by black women, ART GALLERY, Art Sale, Children, Digital Art and Innocence Gallery. 0 Comments

Splash - Chase the Rainbow

This updated version of Splash was nearly forgotten in a heap of old art. The first time I tried this painting I didn’t know what face the give the child so I didn’t add one at all. I liked how it turned out but I think this one is much more pleasing and expresses the joy I was going for.

Slash – Chase the Rainbow shows a young redheaded child splashing right through a rainbow with yellow galoshes and big bright orange umbrella. The painting shows pure joy and freedom as a child dances in the rain. Also shown is the sister painting called Raindrops.

Raindrops (as shown with rainbows and rag dolls)

Raindrops

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In My Prayers – Little Angel

Published on May 26, 2009 in Angels, Art by black women, Black Children, Children and Originals. 0 Comments

A little angel in blue kneels in confidence.

In My Prayers

I’m currently working on a small oil  on canvas based on the original sketch.  It will be kept simple so that nothing overshadows the precious moment of the child.

Angel Original Sketch

Title: In My Prayers
Art by: F. Magdalene Austin