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Pale – IF

January 16, 2009

When I’m creating, I’m usually in the “zone” as my family calls it! So, in the zone, intense vivid colors catch my attention. So there are very few pale colors in my portfolio at any time. This piece was used for my banner on my first blog.

This piece created some time ago, is my ode to pale pastel colors.

I like creating in black and white first (either graphite or pen) and then color is built upon that. Many times, I will leave parts of the image in black and white, generally it’s the face and I add color to the background or the clothing. It’s a style preference for me, but it is also, my experience of how many people view others, in terms of black and white, yet we can see the landscapes surrounding people in brilliant colors! So my motto and artistic statement, is “Illuminating the black and white of life in vivid color”

Anyhow, this is a pale, playful piece for me, Pale to me is pastel colors and polar bears. But, I like living my life in full vivid colors! Peace

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  1. Gordana said

    January 16, 2009 at 8:34 pm

    Oh, such a lovely polar B. I love your colors. Thanks for your last comment on my last week illo.

  2. Kate said

    January 16, 2009 at 9:34 pm

    I posted a polar bear, too. One of those pale things that doesn’t seem to pastel, I think. I’m not terribly in to pastels.

  3. adrienne said

    January 16, 2009 at 10:09 pm

    wonderful – this reminds me of the bear in the Golden Compass books – i love this painting

  4. Kathannah said

    January 16, 2009 at 10:16 pm

    Beautiful – like the contrast between black/white and color. It seems to add another dimension to the piece

  5. cartuneman...John said

    January 16, 2009 at 10:42 pm

    I like bears and You captured him very well!

  6. TeriC said

    January 17, 2009 at 12:05 am

    Oh this bear is so pale and beautiful. Even whimsical.

  7. Christina Rodriguez said

    January 17, 2009 at 12:59 am

    There is some good color development in the background of your piece. I like the subtle expression on the polar bear (or at least, what I perceive as a polar bear’s possible range of expression). They look so cuddly but they will mess you up!

  8. yoon see said

    January 17, 2009 at 4:35 am

    Cute white pale for the polar bear.
    He win! So peaceful:)
    Happy weekend!!!!

  9. isay said

    January 17, 2009 at 6:12 am

    i like his pose and expression, as if he is telling something.
    best regards

  10. owl eng said

    January 17, 2009 at 7:32 am

    it is very cute!! really want to give it a hug

  11. Momo said

    January 17, 2009 at 9:00 am

    A very distinctive piece of work. Love the expression.

  12. Roberta Baird said

    January 17, 2009 at 11:14 am

    I like the way you think Indigene!
    The polar bear is a familar favorite!

  13. kathy hare said

    January 17, 2009 at 12:13 pm

    I have always loved this bear!

  14. Tessa said

    January 17, 2009 at 12:53 pm

    You do pale most beautifully. Love the contrasts.

  15. Shani said

    January 17, 2009 at 1:01 pm

    Now this is so appropriate for this week’s prompt! Bravo!

  16. rachete said

    January 17, 2009 at 2:47 pm

    I like your art. You are very gifted.

    http://racheteapaintersdiary.blogspot.com/

  17. carga said

    January 17, 2009 at 6:45 pm

    very nice illo!! pale and cold…

  18. valerie lorimer said

    January 17, 2009 at 7:46 pm

    What a sweet face! Very nice.

  19. Lucy Autrey Wilson said

    January 17, 2009 at 8:48 pm

    Sweet Bear!

  20. vanessa newton said

    January 17, 2009 at 8:57 pm

    This is just perfect for Pale. You do animals very well. I’m still learning how to do them. You have captured him perfectly. Great work.

  21. Cobol said

    January 17, 2009 at 11:48 pm

    there’s a real intensity in the bear’s eyes, it’s a great image

  22. BjΓΆrnik said

    January 18, 2009 at 3:41 am

    Hi there my friend. Thanks for leading me to this wonderful illustration of yours. I like how the bear pops out from the purple background. Very nice!

  23. Christina said

    January 18, 2009 at 6:43 am

    very cute!

  24. Vicki Smith said

    January 18, 2009 at 8:19 am

    The polar bear is perfect for the prompt! I love watching the polar bears swim at the Children’s Zoo in NYC.

  25. Tomas said

    January 18, 2009 at 10:51 am

    Yes, I saw it before in your blog. Good work.

  26. Digital Scott said

    January 18, 2009 at 2:12 pm

    Terrific work!!!

  27. Eric Barclay said

    January 18, 2009 at 9:17 pm

    Just beautiful. Really powerful and magical.

  28. Bella Sinclair said

    January 19, 2009 at 5:12 am

    There he is! I miss seeing this guy. Beautiful drawing. And those paws!

  29. Michelle Henninger said

    January 19, 2009 at 10:07 am

    What a beautifully pale illustration. I love the way you use vivid colors, but as is evident in this illo, you also work wonderfully with pale pastels.

  30. Sandra said

    January 19, 2009 at 10:54 am

    A fitting topic for ‘pale’. He is a great bear, you have capture him so well. I agree that he looks like the bear out of ‘The Golden Compass’.

  31. Kat said

    January 19, 2009 at 11:02 am

    I remember seeing this polar bear. I always enjoy getting to see him. Delightful image.

  32. maldito columpio said

    January 19, 2009 at 1:31 pm

    Thanks πŸ˜€
    Your Polar bear is a classic!

  33. Matthew Smith said

    January 19, 2009 at 2:07 pm

    Great concept and illo! kudos!!

  34. valgalart said

    January 19, 2009 at 2:25 pm

    When I see this beautiful pale image I always think of you πŸ™‚

  35. Vanessa said

    January 19, 2009 at 2:39 pm

    WOW! I luv your personal statement, so fitting. I tend tp prefer vivid colours as well but have a hard time breaking away from my comfy graphite pencil. Luv yoru illustration!!

  36. Frank Hansen said

    January 19, 2009 at 2:51 pm

    Great idea for this week’s IF subject. Love the art work too.

  37. jrt said

    January 19, 2009 at 4:29 pm

    beautiful polar bear, let’s pray that their existence doesn’t pale!

  38. gai said

    January 19, 2009 at 6:31 pm

    i have always like your polar bear so its nice to see him/her take centre stage on your blog for us to comment. He is beautiful.

  39. Monica said

    January 19, 2009 at 8:36 pm

    It’s gorgeous, Indigene! I have a thing for polar bears (allright, I have a thing for all animals!), and I love the way yours is looking straight at us. I also like pastel colors, and the soft background really works well in this painting.

  40. christy said

    January 19, 2009 at 10:52 pm

    Love him–now and before. πŸ™‚ Very nice.

  41. painterwoman said

    January 19, 2009 at 11:22 pm

    White things painted with bits of color definitely convey “pale.”

  42. sophie philo said

    January 20, 2009 at 5:47 am

    cute bear, but no “teddy”.
    I like it!

  43. cati said

    January 20, 2009 at 9:01 am

    Hi, Indigene! your pastel gamme of coulours is sweet and as sleepy rose winter! I like it! But I am happier too among vivid colours singing around πŸ˜‰
    Thank for your comments, always earliest and bringing warm breath πŸ™‚

  44. Sarah said

    January 20, 2009 at 12:35 pm

    Love the bear! Beautiful soft colours. Thanks for your comment too!

  45. johanna said

    January 20, 2009 at 1:20 pm

    i’ve been away from IF for so long, your blog has a brand new look! i’ve missed looking at your lovely illustrations!

  46. soulbrush said

    January 20, 2009 at 1:40 pm

    oooh i love bear….

  47. Jenn DesAutels said

    January 20, 2009 at 11:31 pm

    I recognize him (her?)! You were able to make it look warm – not easy at the North Pole!

  48. Lisa said

    January 21, 2009 at 2:38 pm

    Beautiful work of your polar bear. I just love polar bears…although..I hate winter..LOL

  49. Cathy said

    January 21, 2009 at 5:58 pm

    Ooh! Beautiful!

  50. nicky linzey said

    January 22, 2009 at 4:58 am

    I’ve always loved this polar bear illustration on your blog – it’s beautiful. Like the look of your new blog too!

  51. Jennifer said

    January 22, 2009 at 12:46 pm

    I was always fond of this bear as well. It is nice to see him again. He’s perfect for this theme.

  52. :) Silvia said

    January 22, 2009 at 2:14 pm

    What a cute fellow… (looks like he has just taken seat at the table and is waiting to get his meal served ^o^)

    What you said about people perceiving other in black and white while they see the surroundings in color really made me think.

  53. sketched out said

    January 22, 2009 at 9:32 pm

    Polar bears are very in this week, hee hee! Yours is especially wonderful!

  54. Edrian Thomidis said

    January 22, 2009 at 10:59 pm

    I always enjoyed your polar bear on the other other blog. I had missed him. I am glad you brought him out again. He is really wonderful. You’ve captured him so well!
    I also wanted to add that I appreciate your positive attitude. Thank you for your recent visit. Your words were inspirational and wise. Thank you.

  55. theartofpuro said

    January 23, 2009 at 8:20 am

    Great illustration,love the polar bear,great style

  56. AndyDoodler said

    January 25, 2009 at 4:30 pm

    beautuful bear and motto!
    peace

  57. Andrea Lynn said

    January 27, 2009 at 11:27 am

    That’s a great idea using a polar bear for describing “pale”
    I too find myself going into a “zone” hours can just fly by during that time too!

  58. enigma said

    February 4, 2009 at 7:29 pm

    nice painting!

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