Friday, December 3, 2010

Joy!

I've got the 
joy, 
  joy,
    joy, 
      joy
down in my heart.
  Down in my heart!
     Down in my heart!!
I've got the
joy,
  joy,
    joy,
      joy,
down in my heart.
Down in my heart
    to stay!!


Wet Paint in My Mind's Eye includes "Joy!" as well as 11 other paintings depicting joyous dancers! This painting was also included in Etsy treasuries (collections of vintage items and art pieces) celebrating Smiles and Happy Smiles.  Click to have a look.  It will put a smile on your face! Then click Smiles & Sunshine,  Joyor another J O Y enjoy treasuries that will make you smile on the inside.  Then enjoy the beautiful color combinations in Joy or in  Hot, Hot, Hot Summer Days.  Finally, visit the beautiful art represented in Artsy Etsy.


Click "Joy" to go to the Etsy site where this painting can be purchased.


I submitted this painting to an In the Moment challenge.  The challenge was to show and artistic interpretation of the word triumph.  And, doesn't she look triumphant!!  Visit this unique site to see how other artists have portrayed the word.

5 comments:

  1. This is wonderful! Love the color, the moment you captured. Her body language & expression - yes, it is a victory. Really nice work!

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  2. Pink and orange!!! I LOVE these colors together and her joy is contagious. Fabulous and exactly perfect for the challenge.

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  3. What a beautiful painting Helen! The pinks and oranges are great! And her dress is painted perfectly with all the wonderful folds. This little girl looks so "Joyful".

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  4. Love the expression of joy and happiness in this painting.

    Also nicely blogged

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  5. i love the color and expressiveness of the girl in this painting! It was perfect for my "Joy" themed treasury.

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