The Butterfly Effect theme... LAYERS immediately had me fantasising of a burger with the lot, layer, on layer of homemade burger goodness & large salted crunchy fries on the side, but I ended up just cooking that for dinner last night and all that's left of those layers is the tomato sauce (or ketchup as some say) stains down my T-shirt... OK... back to 'LAYERS' result is above, & you know, I actually am happy now my family have pried me from my desktop (yep, glue & I are mortal enemies from a past life) anyway the stunning girls Amy & NatashaMay do this thing every week & NEXT weeks Theme is 'favourite things' if you wanna join in pop over... OK I hear you demand, WHY A FACE & NOT A BURGER... well I have joined 29 Faces, yep 29 faces in 29 days hosted by Ayala Art & it's not too late to throw your name on Mr Linky so check it out... so THAT'S why I decided a 'mermaid', not burger... face only of course ;)
Today also is Paint Party Friday, Kristin & Eva keep up an awesome effort putting this ever expanding intergalactic event together each week, there's so much talent & inspiration out there waiting for you to put on your tap shoes & join in the fun ;) Thanks for popping in & as they say down-under 'avagoodweekend'!
PS My daughter MangaMem has joined 29 Faces too she hasn't been blogging long and it's the first challenge she's entered so please feel free to pop in say Hi if you get the chance ;)
Interesting face, as is the challenge itself!
ReplyDeleteShe's beautiful, and the layers add to her mystery. Great work!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the texture in this piece!
ReplyDeleteI love her...she looks like a water princess...i couldn't read your post as my phone didn't show it properly...xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is so astonishing!! Shelle, she is beautiful, I swear, every time you come up with something sweeter than the last ♥
ReplyDeleteYou could have taken a picture of the hamburgers from last night for the layers. Then drawn a face on it. OR make a face with the ingredients in/on the hamburger!
ReplyDeleteawesome! this is wonderful with all the layers and the expression in her shining eyes! i love it! thank you for sharing!
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peggy aplSEEDS
What a beautiful face! Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteLoving all the layers and she is beautiful. Happy PPF, Annette x
ReplyDeleteThat's fantastic Shell! :)Love your face. Now I'm off to see your offspring's crations. :))
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh Shelle... your mermaid is divine... there is a lovely softness to her... and I love the textured background... just joined 29 faces also... running a little behind but just know this is going to be FUN...
ReplyDeleteWill be back to visit soon :))
Jenny x
She looks amazing. Wonderful background and texture.
ReplyDeleteOh yummy layers, Shelle, she came out beautiful!!!I'm up for those burgers any time ya want to invite me over!!!
ReplyDeletefabulous idea and great result!
ReplyDeleteThe colours are beautiful. I can't really add anything to what others have already said! Wow!
ReplyDeleteLayers of texture, color and beauty- what's not to LOVE about this- it's GREAT!
ReplyDeletegorgeous!!!! those eyes - those lips - those layers!
ReplyDelete(I think I have to have a burger for lunch)
Every time I look at this beauty, I see another layer. The alphabet tiles are so interesting. That burger did you good!
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous! Wonderful layers - love the almost hidden OCEAN in the background too.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love, love, love this!
ReplyDeleteBlue is my favorite color and her facial expression is so captivating!
Gorgeous layers!
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Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
She's gorgeous and I love that you can see the layers in this piece! Happy PPF, 29Faces and BE!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful portrait and colours! Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteYou stuck through all the glue mishaps and your finished work is stunning. Layers and layers, the mysteries of the ocean- gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLove all the layers and the color is wonderful. Great job.
ReplyDeleteFabulous. Lots of lovely layers.
ReplyDeleteOh, I really like your painting. You did the layers theme proud. She is quite beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThere is so much expression in your face today - I love it!
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What a stunning face! A mermaid immediately came to my mind when I saw it, before I read your funny post about layers, hamburgers and all! Great job! <3
ReplyDeleteAmazing drawings...and oh so very talented you are...thank you for your comment. I will follow you.
ReplyDeleteYour mermaid is fantastic Shelle!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this. LOVE her unconventional, innocent beauty. Love the face being detailed and the hair being ephemeral and sketchy. Love this.
ReplyDeleteMangaMem's blog does not give the option of Name/URL and that is the only way that works to leave comments on blogger for a lot of people, so I could not leave any!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! The face is delicate and refined. The colors are awesome.
ReplyDeleteShelle, was that a diet burger??? Were you a bad girl?? LOL! I hope it was good my friend, because you made me hungry ;o) Your mermaid is beautiful and you know, there is something different about her! She is not your usual girl! She is stunning my friend! You know what, I just painted a baby crow mermaid! Great minds think alike ;o) Big Hugs ;o)
ReplyDeletegorgeous face - reminds me of mermaids and underwater things
ReplyDeleteOoooo, I love the mermaidy goodness of this piece! So pretty with all those yummy layers showing through!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteyour post is so funny and I LOVE IT!! all the fantastic layers and all the challenges fit in one peace... the colours and the texture are so delicious I can jump right in!!
ReplyDeletelovely layers superb eyes
ReplyDeleteShelle....she is divine!!! :D XXX
ReplyDeleteShe made me smile real big!!!! :0)
ReplyDeleteI love the layering achieved from collage in this face. Great job!!
ReplyDeleteHmm and you had to mention food, now I'm hungry!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the smile and the layering.
Happy PPF!
This is stunningly beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWow, just wow Shelle. I love it! The colors, the theme, the layers, the words... Just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and delicate hues, that great light emanates from the face and eyes. Beautiful blue.
ReplyDeleteWonderful face. Beautiful eyes and I love the shape of her neck.
ReplyDeleteNicole/Beadwright
Hello fancy woman,
ReplyDeletei LOVE this painting. as i love everyfuckinthing you do.
i stalked over to your beauteous daughter and will regularly haunt her blog.
really this face is great - i love it tons and gobs and glasses of wine...
♥
xxa
your post is making me hungry! wow what a beautiful face wit all those layers. her eyes are so soulful. great job!
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF!
WOW!!! This is some beautiful artwork! I am so glad that I have found your awesome blog! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteKim
Very nice! I love the colors!
ReplyDeleteI love the eyes, the lips, the nose, the hair. Gorgeous and unique painting. Blessings, Janet PPF
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful portrait!! I love those eyes. It makes me wonder what she is thinking! She does look a little sad.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning! Gorgeous color and love those layers! Love, love the eyes. :-)
ReplyDeleteWow, Shelle! I just returned from Memphis' blog and see how blessed she is to have your amazing talent. Very impressive artwork.
ReplyDeleteI adore this mermaid. She looks so lovely and serene. But now I want a burger and salty fries. Hugs, my sweet friend.
Just stopping by to say hello and share some PPF love!
ReplyDeleteRenee
xoxo
www.fussitup.blogspot.com
Stunning eyes and mouth! 29 faces in 29 days! Where do you get the inspiration, I think mine would all look alike!
ReplyDeleteNot your typical mermaid face I'd say - I like her a lot. She has fabulous eyes, and her hair is very beautiful as well.
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